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p. {n} (page) :: p.
pa {n} /pɑː/ (father) :: papa {m}
pa {n} (grandfather) :: pépé {m}
Pa {n} /paː/ (father) :: papa {m}
Pa {n} (grandfather) :: pépé {m}
Pabloism {n} :: pablisme {m}
Pabloist {adj} :: pabliste
Pabloist {n} :: pabliste {m} {f}
pablum {n} /ˈpæbləm/ (something bland or simplistic) :: bouillie {f}
pablum {n} (nourishment) SEE: nourishment ::
pacarana {n} (rodent) :: pacarana {m}
pace {n} /peɪs/ (step: step) :: pas {m}
pace {n} (step: distance covered) :: pas {m}
pace {n} (speed) :: rythme {m}, train {m}, tempo {m}
pace {v} (to walk to and fro) :: arpenter, faire les cent pas
pace {v} (to measure by walking) :: arpenter
pacemaker {n} /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ (one who sets the pace in a race) :: meneur de train {m}
pacemaker {n} (medical implement) :: stimulateur cardiaque {m}, pacemaker
Pachamama {prop} (goddess) :: Pachamama
pachyderm {n} /ˈpæk.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m/ (member of the group Pachydermata) :: pachyderme {m}
pachyptile {n} (seabird in Pachyptila) SEE: prion ::
pacific {adj} /pəˈsɪfɪk/ (calm, peaceful, see also: calm; peaceful) :: pacifique
pacific {adj} (preferring peace in nature; avoiding violence) :: pacifique
pacification {n} (the process of pacifying) :: pacification {f}
Pacific Ocean {prop} (the world's largest body of water) :: océan Pacifique {m}, Pacifique {m}
pacifier {n} /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ (one who pacifies) :: pacificateur {m}
pacifier {n} (for a baby) :: sucette {f}, tétine {f}, tototte {f}, suce [Canada]
pacifism {n} (doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence) :: pacifisme {m}
pacifist {adj} /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ (one who loves, supports, or favours peace) :: pacifiste {m} {f}
pacifistic {adj} :: pacifiste
pacify {v} /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ (bring peace, ending fighting) :: pacifier
pack {n} /pæk/ (bundle to be carried) :: pack {m}, paquet {m}
pack {n} (group of dogs) :: meute {f}
pack {v} (to make a pack) :: emballer
pack {n} (group of wolves) SEE: wolfpack ::
package {n} /ˈpækɪdʒ/ (something which is packed) :: paquet {m}, paquetage {m}
package {n} (something consisting of components) :: paquet {m}
package {n} (computing: piece of software that it can be installed with a package manager) :: paquet {m}
package {v} (to pack) :: empaqueter, emballer
package store {n} (liquor store) SEE: liquor store ::
packaging {n} (the materials used to pack something) :: emballage {m}
pack animal {n} (animal used to carry heavy items) SEE: beast of burden ::
packed {adj} /pækt/ (put into a package) :: empaqueté
packed {adj} (filled with a large number or large quantity) :: archiplein
packed {adj} (filled to capacity) :: bondé {m}
packer {n} /ˈpækɚ/ (person packing things) :: emballeur {m}, emballeuse {f}
packet {n} /ˈpæk.ɪt/ (small pack) :: paquet {m}
packet {n} (vessel to convey mail) :: paquet, colis
packet {n} (small fragment of data) :: paquet
pack horse {n} (horse used for carrying luggage) :: cheval de bât, cheval de somme
packhorse {n} (packhorse) SEE: pack horse ::
pack ice {n} (large consolidated mass of floating sea ice) :: banquise
pack one's bags {v} :: faire ses valises, plier bagage
packsaddle {n} (saddle for carrying goods) :: bât {m}
packshot {n} (close-up of a product in advertising) :: packshot {m}
pack-year {n} (unit for measuring the number of cigarettes a person has smoked previously) :: paquet-année {m}
pact {n} /pækt/ (an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant) :: pacte {m}
Pactolus {prop} /pækˈtəʊləs/ (river) :: Pactole {m}
pad {v} (to stuff) SEE: stuff ::
pad {n} /pæd/ (flattened mass of anything soft) :: tampon {m}, coussinet {m}, coussinette {f}
pad {n} (cushion used as saddle) :: coussinet {m}
pad {n} (soft or small cushion) :: coussinette {f}
pad {n} (cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals) :: coussinet
pad {n} (animal's foot or paw) :: coussinet {m}
pad {n} (block of paper) :: bloc
pad {n} (keypad) :: pavé numérique {m}, clavier {m} (de téléphone)
pad {n} (slang: bed) :: pieu {m}, plumard {m}, plume {m}, paddock {m}
pad {n} (colloquial: place of residence) :: piaule {f}, taule {f}
pad {v} (to furnish with a pad or padding) :: rembourrer
padawan {n} (any apprentice or student) SEE: apprentice ::
padded {adj} (having padding) :: rembourré
padding {n} /ˈpædɪŋ/ (soft filling material) :: rembourrage {m}
paddle {n} /ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩/ (two-handed, single-bladed oar) :: pagaie {f}, rame {f}, aviron {m}
paddle {n} (double-bladed oar used for kayaking) :: pagaie {f}
paddle {n} (time spent on paddling) :: pagayage {m}
paddle {n} (slat of a paddleboat's wheel) :: pale {f}
paddle {n} (paddlewheel) :: hélice {f}
paddle {n} (blade of a waterwheel) :: pale {f}, aube {f}
paddle {n} (kitchen utensil) :: spatule {f}
paddle {n} (bat-shaped spanking implement) :: palette {f}
paddle {n} (ping-pong bat) :: raquette {f}
paddle {n} (flat limb of turtle etc.) :: palme {f}, nageoire {f}
paddle {n} (in a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water) :: volet {m}
paddle {n} :: palette {f}
paddle {v} (to propel something through water with a paddle, hands or similar instrument) :: pagayer
paddle {v} (to spank with a paddle) :: paletter
paddle {v} (to walk or dabble playfully in shallow water) :: patauger
paddle {v} (toddle) SEE: toddle ::
paddleboat {n} (pedalo) SEE: pedalo ::
paddlefish {n} (fish of the family Polyodontidae) :: poisson-spatule {m}, polydon {m}
paddling pool {n} (type of pool) SEE: wading pool ::
paddock {n} /ˈpædək/ (small enclosure or field) :: enclos {m}
paddy {n} /ˈpædi/ (rice unmilled) :: paddy {m}, riz paddy {m}
paddy {n} (wet land where rice grows) :: rizière {f}
paddy field {n} (field where rice is grown) SEE: paddy ::
paddyfield warbler {n} (Acrocephalus agricola) :: rousserolle isabelle {f}
paddy wagon {n} (a police van for transporting prisoners) :: panier à salade {m}
pademelon {n} (species of Thylogale) :: thylogale {m}, pademelon {m}
Padishah {n} /ˈpɑːdɪʃɑː/ (Padishah) :: padichah
padlock {n} /ˈpadˌlɒk/ (type of lock) :: cadenas {m}
padlock {v} (to lock using a padlock) :: cadenasser
Padua {prop} (province) :: Padoue {f}
Padua {prop} (city) :: Padoue {f}
paean {n} /ˈpiː.ən/ (any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph) :: péan {m}, paean {m}
paediatry {n} (paediatry) SEE: pediatrics ::
paella {n} /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ (Savory, cooked dish) :: paella {f}, paélia {f}
pagan {adj} /ˈpeɪɡən/ (relating to non main world religions) :: païen
pagan {adj} (immoral, uncivilized, savage) :: immoral, incivilisé
pagan {n} (person not adhering to a main world religion) :: païen {m}, païenne {f}
pagan {n} :: païen {m}, païenne {f}
paganism {n} /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ (local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity) :: paganisme {m}
page {n} (boy child) SEE: boy ::
page {n} /peɪd͡ʒ/ (one side of a leaf of a book) :: page {f}
page {n} (record) :: page {f}, moment {m}, haut fait {m}
page {v} (mark the pages of) :: paginer
page {v} (turn several pages of a publication) :: feuilleter
page {n} (serving boy) :: page {m}
page {v} (call or summon) :: convoquer
page {v} (contact by means of a pager) :: biper
page {n} (Internet: web page) SEE: web page ::
pageant {n} /ˈpædʒənt/ (public display) :: cortège {m}
pageant {n} (spectacular ceremony) :: spectacle {m}
pageant {n} (beauty pageant) SEE: beauty pageant ::
pageantry {n} /ˈpædʒəntɹi/ (A colourful show or display) :: faste {m}, pompe {f}
pager {n} /peɪdʒə(ɹ)/ (device) :: bip {m}, téléavertisseur {m}, pager {m}
paginate {v} /ˈpædʒəneɪt/ (to number the pages of a book or other document) :: paginer
pagination {n} /ˌpædʒəˈneɪʃən/ (act of creating pages) :: pagination {f}
paginator {n} :: paginateur {m}
pagoda {n} /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ (a tiered tower with multiple eaves) :: pagode {f}
PAH {n} (abbreviation: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) :: HAP {m}
Paibian {prop} (subdivision of the Cambrian period) :: Paibien
pail {n} (bucket) SEE: bucket ::
pain {n} /peɪn/ (ache or bodily suffering) :: douleur {f}, mal {m}
pain {n} (suffering or anguish, especially mental) :: douleur {f}, peine {f}
pain {n} (annoying person or thing) :: casse-pied {m} {f}, casse-couilles {m} {f} [vulgar]
painful {adj} /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ (causing pain) :: douloureux
painful {adj} (requiring labor or toil) :: laborieux
painfully {adv} /ˈpeɪnfəli/ (in a painful manner) :: douloureusement
pain in the arse {n} (pain in the ass) SEE: pain in the ass ::
pain in the ass {n} (something that causes discomfort) :: casse-pied {m} {f}, emmerde {f} [thing], emmerdeur {m} [person], épine au pied, pète-couilles {m}, pète-burnes {m}
pain in the butt {n} (nuisance) SEE: pain in the ass ::
pain in the neck {n} (that which is annoying) SEE: pain in the ass ::
painkiller {n} /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ (a drug that numbs the pain in the body) :: analgésique, antidouleur {m}
painless {adj} (without pain or trouble) :: indolore
painlessly {adv} (in a painless manner) :: indolorement
painstaking {adj} /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ (careful attentive; diligent) :: méticuleux {m}, méticuleuse {f}, minutieux {m}, minutieuse {f}
painstakingly {adv} /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ (in a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully) :: méticuleusement, minutieusement
paint {n} /peɪnt/ (substance) :: peinture {f}
paint {v} (apply paint to) :: peindre, [Quebec] peinturer
paint {v} (practise the art of painting pictures) :: peindre
paintbrush {n} /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ (thin brush) :: pinceau
painted dog {n} (Lycaon pictus) SEE: African hunting dog ::
painted hunting dog {n} (Lycaon pictus) SEE: African hunting dog ::
painted wolf {n} (Lycaon pictus) SEE: African hunting dog ::
painter {n} /ˈpeɪntɚ/ (artist) :: artiste peintre {m} {f}, peintre {m} {f}, peintresse {f} [occasionally]
painter {n} (one who paints surfaces using a paintbrush) :: peintre décorateur {m}, peintre décoratrice {f}, peintresse décoratrice {f}
painting {n} /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ (an illustration or artwork using paint) :: peinture, toile {f}
painting {n} (the action of applying paint) :: peinture
painting {n} :: art pictural
paint oneself into a corner {v} /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ (to create a predicament or problem for oneself) :: [Quebec] se peinturer dans un coin
paintress {n} (female painter) :: peintresse {f}
pair {n} (number of things resembling one another, or belonging together) SEE: set ::
pair {n} /pɛə(ɹ)/ (two similar or identical things) :: paire {f}
pair {n} (two people in a relationship) :: paire {f}
pair {n} (used with binary nouns) :: paire {f}
pair {n} (couple of working animals attached to work together) :: paire {m}
pair {n} (baseball: two outs recorded in one play) SEE: double play ::
pair of binoculars {n} (binoculars) SEE: binoculars ::
pair of compasses {n} (tool used to draw circles) :: compas {m}
pair of eyeglasses {n} (spectacles) SEE: spectacles ::
pair of forceps {n} (forceps) SEE: forceps ::
pair of glasses {n} (spectacles) SEE: spectacles ::
pair of goggles {n} (goggles) SEE: goggles ::
pair of pincers {n} (pincers) SEE: pincers ::
pair of scissors {n} (scissors) SEE: scissors ::
pair of specs {n} (spectacles) SEE: spectacles ::
pair of spectacles {n} (spectacles) SEE: spectacles ::
pair of tongs {n} (tongs) SEE: tongs ::
pair of tweezers {n} (tweezers) SEE: tweezers ::
pairwise {adj} (occurring in pairs) :: deux à deux
paisley {n} /ˈpeɪzli/ (motif) :: motif cachemire {m}
pajamas {n} /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ (clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in) :: pyjama {m}
Paki shop {n} (corner shop run by a Pakistani) :: Arabe {m}, arabe du coin {m}
Pakistan {prop} /ˈpækɪsˌtæn/ (country in South Asia) :: Pakistan {m}
Pakistani {n} (A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent) :: Pakistanais {m}, Pakistanaise {f}
Pakistani {adj} (Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people) :: pakistanais
palace {n} /ˈpælɪs/ (large, lavish residence) :: palais {m}
palace coup {n} :: révolution de palais {f}
Palace of Westminster {prop} (building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords) :: palais de Westminster {m}
palaeoclimatology {n} (science) :: paléoclimatologie {f}
palaeogeography {n} (the study of historical geography) :: paléogéographie {f}
palaeoxylology {n} (study of fossil wood) :: paléoxylologie {f}
palaestra {n} /pəˈliːstɹə/ (ancient wrestling area) :: palestre {f}
Palaic {prop} /pəˈleɪɪk/ (Indo-European language) :: palaïte
palanquin {n} /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ (a covered type of litter) :: palanquin
palatable {adj} /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ (pleasing to the taste) :: bon, plaisant au gout, appétant
palatable {adj} (tolerable, acceptable) :: passable, tolérable, acceptable
palatal {adj} /ˈpælətl̩/ (pertaining to the palate) :: palatal
palatal {adj} ((dentistry) on the side facing the palate) :: palatal
palatal {adj} ((phonetics) articulated at the hard palate) :: palatal
palatalization {n} /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (state) :: palatalisation {f}
palatalization {n} (instance) :: palatalisation {f}
palatalize {v} (to pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate) :: palataliser
palate {n} /ˈpælɪt/ (roof of the mouth) :: palais {m}
Palatinate {prop} (Palatinate) :: Palatinat {m}
Palatine {prop} (hill of Rome) :: Palatin
palatine bone {n} (bones that make up the hard palate) :: os palatin
Palau {prop} /pəˈlaʊ/ (Republic of Palau) :: Belau, Palau
Palauan {n} (someone from Palau) :: Palaosien {m}, Palaosienne {f}, Palaois {m}, Palaoise {f}
palaver {n} /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ (unnecessary talk, fuss) :: palabres {f-p}
palaver {n} (a meeting at which there is much talk) :: palabre {f}
pale {adj} /peɪl/ (light in color) :: pâle, hâve
pale {adj} (having a pallor for human skin) :: pâle
pale {v} (to become pale) :: pâlir
pale {n} (heraldry: vertical band) :: pal
palea {n} (zoology: pendulous process of the skin on the throat of a bird) SEE: dewlap ::
paleanthropology {n} (study of ancient human remains) SEE: paleoanthropology ::
pale clouded yellow {n} (Colias hyale) :: soufré {m}
paleface {n} (a white person of European descent, in the context of American Indians) :: visage pâle {m}
pale in comparison {v} (appear unimportant) :: faire pâle figure
paleness {n} (condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color) :: pâleur {f}
paleo- {prefix} /ˈpæ.li.əʊ/ (old) :: paléo-
paleo- {prefix} (related to paleontology) :: paléo-
paleoanthropologist {n} (specialist in paleoanthropology) :: paléoanthropologue {m} {f}
paleoanthropology {n} (study of ancient human remains) :: paléoanthropologie {f}
paleobotany {n} (branch of paleontology) :: paléobotanique {f}
paleochristian {adj} (relating to the early Christian church) :: paléochrétien
paleoclimate {n} (the climate of the Earth at a specified point in geologic time) :: paléoclimat {m}
paleoclimatology {n} (palaeoclimatology) SEE: palaeoclimatology ::
paleocortex {n} :: paléocortex {m}
paleoecology {n} :: paléoécologie {f}
Paleogene {adj} (of period from 65 to 23 million years ago) :: paléogène
Paleogene {prop} (Paleogene period) :: Paléogène
paleographer {n} (a person skilled in paleography) :: paléographe {m} {f}
paleography {n} /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ (study of old forms of writing) :: paléographie
Paleolithic {n} /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ (Old Stone Age) :: paléolithique {m}
paleontological {adj} (of or pertaining to paleontology) :: paléontologique
paleontologist {n} (one who studies paleontology) :: paléontologiste {m} {f}, paléontologue
paleontology {n} (study of prehistoric forms of life) :: paléontologie {f}
paleopathological {adj} (relating to paleopathology) :: paléopathologique
paleopathology {n} (the study of ancient diseases) :: paléopathologie {f}
Paleoproterozoic {prop} (era 2,500-1,600 Ma) :: Paléoprotérozoïque {f}
Paleoproterozoic {adj} (of an era from 2,500 to 1,600 million years ago) :: paléoprotérozoïque
paleornithological {adj} (relating to paleornithology) :: paléornithologique
paleornithology {n} (branch of paleontology that deals with fossil birds) :: paléornithologie {f}
Paleozoic {adj} :: paléozoïque
Paleozoic {prop} (Paleozoic era) :: Paléozoïque {m}
paleozoology {n} (branch of zoology dealing with fossils) :: paléozoologie {f}
Palermo {prop} (province) :: Palerme {f}
Palermo {prop} (city) :: Palerme {f}
Palestine {prop} /ˈpæləsˌtaɪn/ (geographic region) :: Palestine {f}
Palestine {prop} (West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively) :: Palestine {f}
Palestine {prop} (historical: former British entity) :: Palestine {f}
Palestine {prop} (historical: former British Mandate) :: Palestine {f}
Palestinian {adj} (of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people) :: palestinien
Palestinian {n} (inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent) :: Palestinien {m}, Palestinienne {f}
Palestinian Arabic {prop} (Palestinian Arabic) :: arabe palestinien {m}
pale-throated sloth {n} (Bradypus tridactylus) :: paresseux à trois doigts {m}, paresseux à gorge claire {m}, mouton paresseux {m}
paletot {n} /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ (A loose outer jacket, overcoat) :: paletot {m}
palette {n} /ˈpælɪt/ (board) :: palette {f}
palette {n} (range of colors) :: palette {f}
palette knife {n} (knife used in painting) :: couteau à palette {m}
Pali {prop} /ˈpɑːli/ (a Middle Indo-Aryan language) :: pali {m}
palimpsest {n} /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ (manuscript scraped clean for reuse) :: palimpseste {m}
palindrome {n} /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ (a sequence of units that reads the same forwards as backwards) :: palindrome {m}
paling {n} /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/ (stick) :: pieu {m}
palingenesic {adj} /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈniːsɪk/ (pertaining to palingenesis) :: palingénésique
palinode {n} /ˈpælɪnəʊd/ (poem that contradicts an earlier poem) :: palinodie {f}
palinspastic {adj} /pælɪnˈspæstɪk/ (showing previous locations of geological features) :: palinspastique
palisade {n} (wall of wooden stakes) :: palissade {f}
palisadic {adj} :: palissadique
pall {n} /pɔːl/ (heavy cloth laid over a coffin or tomb) :: drap mortuaire {m}, poêle {m}
pall {n} (charge representing an archbishop's pallium) :: pairle {m}
Palladian {adj} /pəˈleɪ.dɪ.ən/ (in the style of the Italian neoclassical architect Andrea Palladio) :: palladien {m}, palladienne {f}
palladium {n} /pəˈleɪdiəm/ (chemical element) :: palladium {m}
Pallas {prop} :: Pallas {m}
Pallas's gull {n} (Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus) :: goéland ichthyaète {m}
Pallas's leaf warbler {n} (Phylloscopus proregulus) :: pouillot de Pallas {m}
pallet {n} /ˈpælɪt/ (a portable platform) :: palette {f}
pallet {n} (A straw bed) :: paillasse {f}
pallet jack {n} (manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets) :: transpalette {m}
pallet truck {n} (manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets) SEE: pallet jack ::
palliate {v} /ˈpæl.i.eɪt/ (to relieve the symptoms of) :: pallier, atténuer, remèdier à, soulager
palliative {adj} /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ (reducing progression and relieving symptoms) :: palliatif
palliative care {n} (specialized area of healthcare) :: soin palliatif {m}
pallid {adj} /ˈpælɪd/ (appearing weak, pale or wan) :: pâle, blafard
pallid harrier {n} (Circus macrourus) :: busard pâle {m}
pallidity {n} (state of being) SEE: pallor ::
pallisander {n} (dense, heavy wood) :: pallisandre
pallor {n} /pælə(r)/ (paleness; want of color; pallidity) :: pâleur {f}
palm {n} /pɑm/ (inner, concave part of hand) :: paume {f}
palm {v} :: enpalmer
palm {n} (palm tree) SEE: palm tree ::
palm cabbage {n} (heart of palm) SEE: heart of palm ::
palm card {n} (card listing items) :: fiche {f}
palmetto bug {n} (cockroach) :: blatte américaine {f}
palmic acid {n} (ricinoleic acid) SEE: ricinoleic acid ::
palmier {n} (puff pastry) :: palmier {m}
palmist {n} (a fortuneteller who uses palmistry) :: chiromancien {m}
palmistry {n} (telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand) :: chiromancie {f}
palmitic acid {n} (saturated fatty acid) :: acide palmitique {m}
palm off {v} (to sell or dispose of something with the intent to deceive) :: refourguer, refiler
palm oil {n} (edible plant oil) :: huile de palme {f}
Palm Sunday {n} (Sunday before Easter) :: dimanche des Rameaux {m}
palm syrup {n} (syrup made from sap of a palm tree) :: sirop de palmier {m}, sirop de palme {m}, miel de palme {m}
palm thief {n} (coconut crab) SEE: coconut crab ::
palmtop {n} (personal digital assistant) SEE: personal digital assistant ::
palm tree {n} (tropical tree) :: palmier {m}
palm wine {n} (alcoholic beverage made from palm) :: vin de palme {m}
Palmyra {prop} /pælˈmaɪɹə/ (ancient city) :: Palmyre {f}
Palmyrena {prop} (ancient country of which Palmyra was the capital) :: Palmyrène {f}
Palmyrene {adj} /ˌpælməˈɹiːn/ (of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena) :: palmyrénien, palmyrène, palmyrien
Palmyrene {n} (native or inhabitant of ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena) :: Palmyrénien {m}, Palmyrénienne {f}, Palmyrène {m} {f}, Palmyrien {m}, Palmyrienne {f}
Palmyrene {prop} (extinct Western Aramaic dialect) :: palmyrénien {m}
palpable {adj} /ˈpælpəbəl/ (capable of being touched) :: palpable
palpable {adj} (obvious) :: palpable
palpate {v} /ˈpælpeɪt/ (to examine by feeling) :: palper
palpebral {adj} (pertaining to eyelids) :: palpébral
palpitation {n} (abnormal beating of the heart) :: palpitation {f}
palsa {n} (hummock rising out of a bog) :: palse {m}
palsy {n} /ˈpɔːlzi/ (complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part) :: paralysie {f}
paltry {adj} /ˈpɔltɹi/ (trashy, trivial, of little value) :: dérisoire
paltry {adj} (meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling) :: misérable, dérisoire
palynological {adj} (of or pertaining to palynology) :: palynologique
palynologist {n} (one who studies palynology) :: palynologue {m} {f}
palynology {n} (study of spores, pollen etc.) :: palynologie {f}
Pamir {prop} (mountain range) :: Pamir {m}
pamper {v} /ˈpæmpə(ɹ)/ (to treat with excessive care, to indulge) :: choyer, dorloter
pamphlet {n} (booklet) SEE: booklet ::
pampiniform {adj} (in the form of tendrils) :: pampiniforme
Pamplona {prop} /pæmˈploʊnə/ (city in Navarre of northern Spain) :: Pampelune
pan {n} /pæn/ (flat vessel used for cooking, see also: frying pan) :: poêle {f}
pan {n} (loaf of bread) :: miche de pain
Pan {prop} (Greek god of nature) :: Pan
panacea {n} /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ (remedy believed to cure all disease) :: panacée {f}
panacea {n} (something that will solve all problems) :: panacée {f}
panache {n} /pəˈnæʃ/ (ornamental helmet plume) :: panache {m}
panache {n} (flamboyant style or action) :: panache {m}
Panaji {prop} (capital of Goa, India) :: Panaji {m}, Panjim {m}
Panama {prop} /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ (country) :: Panama {m}, Panamá {m}
Panama {n} (Panama hat) SEE: Panama hat ::
Panama Canal {prop} (Canal) :: Canal de Panamá {m}
Panama City {prop} (capital of Panama) :: Panamá
Panama hat {n} (a type of brimmed hat from South America) :: panama {m}
Panamanian {n} /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ (person from Panama) :: Panaméen, Panamien [less frequent], Panamanien [rare], Panamègne [obsolete and rare] {m}, Panaméenne {f}
Panamanian {n} (person from Panama City) :: Panaméen, Panamien [less frequent], Panamanien [rare], Panamègne [obsolete and rare] {m}
Panamanian {adj} (pertaining to Panama) :: panamien
Pan-American {adj} (covering or representing all of the Americas) :: panaméricain
Pan-Americanism {n} (belief in the benefit of Pan-American organization) :: panaméricanisme {m}
pan-Arabism {n} /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ (movement) :: panarabisme {m}
panarchism {n} (advocacy of panarchy) :: panarchisme {m}
pancake {n} /ˈpæn.keɪk/ (thin batter cake) :: crêpe {f}, pancake {m}
Pancake Day {prop} (Shrove Tuesday) SEE: Shrove Tuesday ::
Pancake Tuesday {prop} (Shrove Tuesday) SEE: Shrove Tuesday ::
Panchatantra {prop} (a collection of Sanskrit and Pali animal fables in verse and prose) :: Pañchatantra
Panchen Lama {n} (second-highest ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism) :: Panchen-lama
panchronic {adj} :: panchronique
Pancras {prop} /ˈpæŋkɹəs/ (saint) :: Pancrace {m}
pancreas {n} /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ (gland near the stomach) :: pancréas {m}
pancreatic {adj} (of or pertaining to the pancreas) :: pancréatique
pancreatic cancer {n} (malignant neoplasm of the pancreas) :: cancer de pancréas {m}
pancreatitis {n} (inflammation of the pancreas) :: pancréatite {f}
panda {n} /ˈpændə/ (Ailuropoda melanoleuca, see also: giant panda) :: panda {m}
panda {n} (police car) SEE: police car ::
panda {n} (red panda) SEE: red panda ::
panda bear {n} (panda) SEE: panda ::
pandan {n} (Pandanus gen. et spp.) SEE: screw pine ::
pandanus {n} (Pandanus gen. et spp.) SEE: screw pine ::
pandect {n} /ˈpændɛkt/ (compendium of writings on Roman law) :: pandecte {f}
pandect {n} (comprehensive collection of laws) :: digeste {m}
pandect {n} (treatise or work comprehensive as to a particular topic) :: pandecte {f}
pandeiro {n} /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ :: pandeiro {m}
pandeism {n} /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ (belief in a god both pantheistic and deistic) :: pandéisme {m}
pandeist {adj} /pænˈdiːɪst/ (of or relating to pandeism) :: pandéiste {m} {f}
pandeist {n} (one who believes in pandeism) :: pandéiste {m} {f}
pandeistic {adj} /pændiːˈɪstɪk/ (pertaining to pandeism) :: pandéistique
pandemic {adj} (general, widespread) SEE: general ::
pandemic {n} /pænˈdɛmɪk/ (disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population) :: pandémie {f}
pandemonium {n} /ˌpændɪˈmoʊni.əm/ (chaos; tumultuous or lawless violence) :: chaos {m}
pandemonium {n} (an outburst; loud, riotous uproar) :: chaos {m}, charivari {m}, tumulte {m}, chahut {m}
pander {n} (pimp or procurer) SEE: pimp ::
pander {n} /ˈpændə/ (translations to be checked) :: entremetteur
pandiculate {v} /pænˈdɪk.jə.leɪt/ (to stretch oneself and make sounds) :: pandiculer
Pandora {prop} /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ (Character in Greek mythology) :: Pandore {f}
Pandora's box {n} (a source of unforeseen trouble) :: boîte de Pandore {f}
panegyric {n} /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ (formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something) :: panégyrique {m}
panel {n} /ˈpænəl/ (rectangular section of a surface) :: panneau
panel {n} (group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc) :: table ronde {f}
panel {n} (single frame in a comic strip) :: case {f}, vignette {f}
panel {n} :: panneau {m},, {m}
panelling {n} /ˈpænəlɪŋ/ (panels with which a surface is covered) :: boiserie {f}, lambris {m}
panel saw {n} (light saw) :: scie égoïne {f}
panentheism {n} /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ (a doctrine that the universe is within God) :: panenthéisme {m}
panentheist {n} /pænˈenˈthiˈĭst/ (person who believes in panentheism) :: panenthéiste {f}
panettone {n} /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ (Christmas brioche with candied fruit) :: panettone {m}
Pan-European {adj} (for most or all of Europe) :: paneuropéen {m}, paneuropéenne {f}
pan flute {n} (panpipes) SEE: panpipes ::
panforte {n} (dense flat cake) :: panforte {m}
Pangaea {prop} /pænˈdʒiːə/ (supercontinent prior to Triassic) :: Pangée {f}
Pan-Germanism {n} (movement striving to unite all Germans) :: pangermanisme
Panglossian {adj} /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ (naively or unreasonably optimistic) :: panglossien
pangolin {n} /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/ (mammal) :: pangolin {m}, pangoline {f}
pangram {n} /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ (a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet) :: pangramme, phrase holoalphabétique
panhandle {v} /ˈpænˌhændəl/ (beg for money) :: mendier
Panhellenic {adj} :: panhellénique
panic {n} /ˈpænɪk/ (overpowering fright) :: panique {f}
panic {v} (to feel overwhelming fear) :: paniquer
panic attack {n} (sudden period of intense anxiety) :: attaque de panique {f}
panic buying {n} (buying of commodities earlier than normal) :: achats de panique {m-p}
panic disorder {n} (anxiety disorder involving severe recurring panic attacks) :: trouble panique {m}
panjandrum {n} /pænˈd͡ʒæn.dɹəm/ (important, powerful or influential person) :: ponte {m}, manitou {m}
pankration {n} /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ (ancient Greek martial art) :: pancrace
panna cotta {n} /ˌpanə ˈkɒtə/ (Italian dessert made from double cream) :: panna cotta {f}, panacotta {f}
pannier {n} /ˈpæn.i.ɚ/ (large basket or bag fastened to the back of a bicycle or pack animal) :: sacoche {f}
pannikin {n} (a cup or other vessel for drinking) :: godet {m}
pannikin {n} (the contents of such a vessel) :: godet {m}
panoply {n} /ˈpænəpli/ (complete set of armour) :: panoplie
panoply {n} :: panoplie
panopticon {n} (type of prison) :: panoptique {m}, panopticon {m}
panorama {n} /ˌpæ.nəˈɹæ.mə/ (unbroken view of an entire surrounding area) :: panorama {m}
panorama {n} (picture representing a continuous scene) :: panorama {m}
panorama {n} (figurative: comprehensive survey) :: panorama {m}
panoramic {adj} (with a wide view) :: panoramique
pan out {v} (proceed according to plan) :: aboutir
pan pipes {n} (panpipes) SEE: panpipes ::
panpipes {n} (musical instrument) :: flûte de Pan {f}
panpsychism {n} /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ (the doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect) :: panpsychisme {m}
pansexuality {n} /ˌpænsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ (sexual orientation) :: pansexualité {f}
Pan-Slavism {n} (movement) :: panslavisme {m}
pansy {n} /ˈpæn.zi/ (plant) :: pensée {f}
pansy {n} (colour) :: mauve {m}, indigo {m}
pansy {n} (informal:coward or weak person) :: fiotte {f}
pant {n} (a pair of pants) SEE: pants ::
pant {n} /pænt/ (a quick breathing) :: halètement {m}
pant {v} (to breathe quickly or in a labored manner) :: haleter
pant {v} (long for (something); be eager for (something)) :: désirer
pant {v} (of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence) :: palpiter
pantagruelian {adj} :: pantagruélique
pantheism {n} /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ (belief that the universe is divine) :: panthéisme {m}
pantheistic {adj} /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ (pertaining to pantheism) :: panthéistique
pantheistical {adj} (pantheistic) SEE: pantheistic ::
pantheon {n} (a temple dedicated to all the gods) :: panthéon {m}
panther {n} /ˈpænθɚ/ (big cat with black fur) :: panthère noire {f}
panther {n} (big cat of genus Panthera) :: panthère {f}
panther cap {n} (Amanita pantherina) :: amanite panthère
panties {n} (underpants for women or girls) :: culotte {f}, petite culotte {f}
pant leg {n} (either of the legs of a pair of pants) :: jambe de pantalon {f}
pantograph {n} /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ (mechanical drawing aid) :: pantographe {m}
pantograph {n} (rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines) :: pantographe {m}
pantograph {n} :: pantographe {m}
pantomime {n} /ˈpæntəˌmaɪm/ (gesturing without speaking) :: pantomime {f}
pantry {n} /ˈpæntɹi/ (storage room) :: garde-manger {m}
pants {n} /pænts/ (garment covering the body from the waist downwards) :: pantalon {m}
pants {n} (undergarment covering the genitals) :: [for men] caleçon {m}, [for women] culotte {f}, [for men and women] slip {m}
pants {v} (pull someone’s pants down) :: déculotter
Pan-Turkism {n} (political movement) :: panturquisme {m}
panty {n} (panties) SEE: panties ::
panty girdle {n} (underpants with a built-in elasticated corset) :: panty {m}
pantyhose {n} /ˈpæntɪhəuz/ :: collants {m-p}
panvitalism {n} (belief that all things are part of a single living universe) :: panvitalisme {m}
panvitalism {n} (belief that all things in the universe are alive) :: panvitalisme {m}
pap {n} (porridge) SEE: porridge ::
papa {n} (Father (familiar, conversational)) SEE: dad ::
papabile {adj} /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ (among those likely to be elected pope) :: papable
papabile {n} (a papabile cardinal) :: papable {m}
papacy {n} (the office) :: papauté {m}
papakha {n} (type of hat) :: papakha
papal {adj} /ˈpeɪpəl/ (related to the pope or papacy) :: papal
Papal States {prop} (state) :: États pontificaux {m-p}
paparazzi {n} (paparazzo) SEE: paparazzo ::
paparazzied {adj} (photographed by paparazzi) :: paparazzé
paparazzo {n} /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ (freelance photographer of celebrities) :: paparazzo {m}, paparazzi {m}
papaya {n} /pəˈpaɪə/ (tree) :: papayier {m}
papaya {n} (fruit) :: papaye {f}
Papeete {prop} (capital of French Polynesia) :: Papeete {m}, Papeʻete {m}
Papenburg {prop} /ˈpæpənˌbɜːɡ/ (city in Lower Saxony) :: Papenbourg {m}
paper {n} /ˈpeɪpɚ/ (sheet material) :: papier {m}
paper {n} (open hand in the game of rock paper scissors) :: feuille {f}, papier {m}
paper {n} (academic paper) :: article {m}
paper {n} (scholastic essay) :: rédaction {f}
paper {n} (university course) :: cours {m}
paper {adj} (made of paper) :: en papier, de papier
paper {n} (newspaper) SEE: newspaper ::
paper {n} (wallpaper) SEE: wallpaper ::
paper {n} (wrapping paper) SEE: wrapping paper ::
paper {v} (to document) SEE: document ::
paper aeroplane {n} (toy aeroplane made by folding up a sheet of paper) :: avion en papier {m}, avion de papier {m}
paper airplane {n} (paper aeroplane) SEE: paper aeroplane ::
paperback {n} :: livre broché {m}
paperback {adj} (having flexible binding) :: broché
paperboard {n} (thick paper) :: bristol {m}
paperboy {n} (male who delivers newspapers) :: livreur de journaux {m}, camelot {m} [Canada]
paper clip {n} (paper clip) :: trombone {m}
paper cup {n} (disposable cup) :: gobelet en carton {m}
papercutting {n} (art of cutting decorative designs out of paper) :: papier découpé {m}
paper jam {n} (malfunction in a printer or photocopier) :: bourrage papier {m}
paperknife {n} (a knife for cutting paper or opening envelopes) SEE: letter opener ::
paper money {n} /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ (a form of banknotes) :: billet {m}, papier-monnaie {m}
paper tiger {n} (paper tiger) :: tigre de papier {m}, colosse aux pieds d'argile {m}
paper towel {n} (sheet of absorbent paper) :: essuie-tout {m}, papier ménage {m} [Switzerland]
paperweight {n} (small, decorative, somewhat weighty object) :: presse-papiers {m}, presse-papier {m}
paperweight {n} (any object for this purpose) :: presse-papiers {m}
paperwork {n} /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ (work involving written documents) :: tâches administratives {f-p}
papess {n} (female pope) :: papesse {f}
Paphos {prop} (city in Cyprus) :: Paphos
Papiamento {prop} (creole language) SEE: Papiamentu ::
Papiamentu {prop} /ˌpɑːpiəˈmɛntoʊ/ (language) :: papiamento {m}
papier-mâché {n} /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ (paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object) :: papier mâché {m}
papillar {adj} (papillary) SEE: papillary ::
papillary {adj} (having the properties of a papilla) :: papillaire
papilloma {n} (epithelial tumour) :: papillome {m}
papissa {n} (female pope) SEE: papess ::
pappardelle {n} /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ (broad form of fettuccine) :: pappardelle
pappus {n} :: pappus {m}, aigrette {f}
paprika {n} /pəˈpɹiːkə/ (ground spice) :: paprika {m}
Pap smear {n} (gynaecology: screening test) :: frottis {m}
Pap test {n} (gynaecology: screening test) :: test de Papanicolaou {m}
Papua {prop} (the southern part of Papua New Guinea) :: Papouasie {f}
Papuan {adj} (pertaining to Papua or Papua New Guinea) :: papou {m}, papoue {f}
Papuan {n} (Someone from Papua or Papua New Guinea) :: Papou {m}, Papoue {f}
Papua New Guinea {prop} /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ (country in Oceania) :: Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée {f}
papule {n} (small, inflammatory spot on skin without pus) :: papule {f}
papyrologist {n} (a student of papyrology) :: papyrologue {m} {f}
papyrology {n} (the study of ancient texts written on papyrus) :: papyrologie {f}
papyrus {n} /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ (plant in the sedge family) :: papyrus {m}
papyrus {n} (material made from this plant) :: papyrus {m}
papyrus {n} (scroll or document written on this material) :: papyrus {m}
para-alpine {n} :: para-alpin
para alpine skiing {n} :: ski para-alpin
para-athlete {n} :: para-athlète
parabanic acid {n} :: acide parabanique {m}
parabasis {n} (part of an Ancient Greek comedy in which the actors leave the stage and the chorus addresses the audience directly) :: parabase {f}
parabellum {n} :: parabellum
para-biathlon {n} :: parabiathlon
parable {n} /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ (short story illustrating a lesson) :: parabole
parabola {n} /pəˈɹæbələ/ (a conic section) :: parabole {f}
parabolize {v} (speak in parables) :: paraboler
parabolize {v} (make parabolic) :: paraboliser
paraboloid {n} (surface having a parabolic cross section parallel to an axis, and circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola) :: paraboloïde {m}
Paracel Islands {prop} (group of islands) :: Paracel {m}
Paracelsian {adj} :: paracelsien
Paracelsus {prop} /ˌpæɹəˈsɛlsəs/ (The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim) :: Paracelse {m}
paracentesis {n} ((surgery) medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid) :: paracentèse {f}
paracetamol {n} (acetaminophen) SEE: acetaminophen ::
parachute {n} /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ (a device designed to control the fall of an object) :: parachute {m}
parachuting {n} (sport) :: parachutisme {m}
parachutist {n} (parachute user) :: parachutiste {m} {f}
paraclete {n} /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ (advocate) :: paraclet {m}
paracletic {adj} :: paraclétique
paraclimactic {adj} :: paraclimacique
paraclinical {adj} :: paraclinique
paracompact {adj} (property of a topological space) :: paracompact
parade {n} /pəˈɹeɪd/ (organized procession) :: parade {f}, défilé {m}
parade {n} (any succession or series) :: défilé {m}, étalage {m}
parade ground {n} (an area of hard ground where soldiers practice routine marching maneuvres) :: place d’armes {f}
paradichlorobenzene {n} (1,4-dichlorobenzene) :: paradichlorobenzène {m}
paradiddle {n} /ˈpæɹəˌdɪdəl/ (percussive exercise) :: moulin {m}
paradigm {n} /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ (way of viewing reality) :: paradigme {m}
paradigm {n} (example serving as a model or pattern) :: paradigme {m}
paradigm {n} (linguistics: all forms which contain a common element) :: paradigme {m}
paradigm leveling {n} :: nivellement analogique {m}
paradigm shift {n} (change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated by scientific discoveries) :: changement de paradigme
paradisaic {adj} (relating to paradise) :: paradisiaque
paradisaical {adj} (paradisaic) SEE: paradisaic ::
paradise {n} /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪs/ (heaven) :: paradis {m}, cieux {m-p}
paradise {n} (very pleasant place) :: paradis {m}
paradise {n} :: paradis {m}
Paradise {prop} /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ (Heaven) :: paradis {m}
Paradise {prop} (the Garden of Eden) :: paradis {m}, paradis terrestre {m}
paradisiac {adj} /ˌpæɹəˈdɪziæk/ (of or like Paradise) :: paradisiaque
paradisiacal {adj} /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ (resembling paradise) :: paradisiaque
paradox {n} /ˈpæɹədɑks/ (apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true) :: paradoxe {m}
paradox {n} (in logic: a self-contradictory statement) :: paradoxe {m}, antinomie {f}
paradoxical {adj} /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ (having self-contradicting properties) :: paradoxal {m}
paradoxical frog {n} /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl fɹɒɡ/ (frog) :: grenouille paradoxale {f}
paradoxically {adv} (in a paradoxical manner) :: paradoxalement
paraffin {n} (kerosene) SEE: kerosene ::
paraffin {n} /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ (alkane hydrocarbon) :: paraffine
paraffin {v} (treat with paraffin) :: paraffiner
paraffin {n} (paraffin wax) SEE: paraffin wax ::
paraffin wax {n} (paraffin wax) :: paraffine {f}
paraglider {n} (one who paraglides) :: parapentiste {m} {f}
paraglider {n} (equipment) :: parapente {m}
paraglider {n} (wing) :: aile {f}, voile {f}
paragliding {n} /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ (the sport of gliding with a paraglider) :: parapente {f}
paragogic {adj} :: paragogique
paragon {n} /ˈpæɹəɡən/ (model or pattern) :: parangon
paragon {n} (20-point type) :: petit-parangon
paragon {v} (to serve as a model for) :: parangonner
paragraph {n} /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ (passage in text) :: paragraphe {m}, alinéa {m}
Paraguay {prop} /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ (country in South America) :: Paraguay {m}
Paraguayan {n} (person from Paraguay) :: Paraguayen {m}, Paraguayenne {f}, Paraguéen {m} [old], Paraguéenne {f} [old]
parahockey {n} :: para-hockey
para ice hockey {n} :: para-hockey sur glace
parakeet {n} /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ (various species of small parrots) :: perruche
parakeet auklet {n} (bird) :: starique perroquet {m}
paralanguage {n} (non-verbal elements of speech) :: paralangage {m}
paralegal {n} (one who assists a lawyer) :: parajuriste {m}, paralégal {m}
paralipsis {n} /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪp.sɪs/ :: paralipse {f}
paraliterature {n} :: paralittérature {f}
parallactic {adj} (pertaining to parallax) :: parallactique {m} {f}
parallax {n} :: parallaxe {f}
parallel {adj} /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ (equally distant from one another at all points) :: parallèle
parallel {adj} (having the same overall direction) :: parallèle à
parallel {adv} (with a parallel relationship) :: parallèlement
parallel {n} (one of a set of parallel lines) :: parallèle {m} {f}
parallel {n} (line of latitude) :: parallèle {m} {f}
parallel bars {n} (set of apparatus) :: barres parallèles {f-p}
parallelepiped {n} /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ (solid figure) :: parallélépipède {m}
parallelepipedic {adj} :: parallélépipèdique
parallel import {n} (import without permission of the intellectual property owner) :: importation parallèle {f}
parallelism {n} /ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/ (state or condition of being parallel) :: parallélisme
parallelogram {n} /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ (convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length) :: parallélogramme {m}
parallelogrammatic {adj} :: parallélogrammatique
parallelotope {n} (generalization of parallelogram and parallelepiped) :: parallélotope {m}
parallel park {v} (to park in line with other vehicles) :: stationner en créneau; stationner en parallèle [Canada]
parallel parking {n} (action of parking a vehicle with side parallel to curb) :: stationnement en créneau {m}
parallel universe {n} (universe that exists separately alongside another universe) :: univers parallèle {m}
paralogism {n} /pəˈɹalədʒɪzəm/ (a fallacious argument or illogical conclusion) :: paralogisme {m}, paralogie {f}
paralogous {adj} (having a similar structure) :: paralogue
Paralympian {n} :: paralympien {m}, paralympienne {f}
paralympic {adj} (paralympic) SEE: Paralympic ::
Paralympic {adj} (relating to the Paralympics) :: paralympique {m} {f}
Paralympic Games {prop} (international sports competition for people with physical disabilities, see also: Paralympics) :: Jeux paralympiques {m-p}
Paralympics {prop} (sport event, see also: Paralympic Games) :: Paralympiques
paralyse {v} (paralyse) SEE: paralyze ::
paralysis {n} /pəˈɹæləsəs/ (loss of muscle control) :: paralysie {f}
paralytic {n} /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/ (person suffering from paralysis) :: paralytique {m} {f}
paralyze {v} (to afflict with paralysis) :: paralyser
paralyzed {adj} ((of a person or part of the body) partly or wholly incapable of movement; disabled) :: paralysé
paralyzing {adj} (that paralyzes) :: paralysant, paralysateur
paramaleate {n} :: paramaléate {m}
Paramaribo {prop} (capital of Suriname) :: Paramaribo {m}
paramecium {n} /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ (organism) :: paramécie {f}
paramedic {n} (individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital) :: ambulancier {m}, ambulancière {f}, brancardier {m}, brancardière {f}
parameter {n} /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ (variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar) :: paramètre
parameter {n} (name in a function or subroutine definition) :: paramètre {m}
parametric {adj} (of, relating to, or defined using parameters) :: paramétrique
parametrize {v} (To describe in terms of parameters) :: paramétrer
paramilitary {n} /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ (a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion) :: paramilitaire
paramilitary {n} (a member of a paramilitary group) :: paramilitaire
paramilitary {adj} (relating to a paramilitary) :: paramilitaire
paramorphism {n} (a change in the physical structure of a mineral without any chemical change) :: paramorphose {f}
paramount {adj} /ˈpæ.ɹəˌmaʊnt/ (of the highest importance) :: primordial, capital
paramour {n} /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ (illicit lover) :: amant {m} [male], maîtresse {f} [female]
paranasal sinus {n} (one of air-filled spaces, or sinuses) :: sinus paranasal {m}
paranoia {n} /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ (A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution) :: paranoïa {f}
paranoia {n} (Extreme, irrational distrust of others) :: paranoïa {f}
paranoia {n} :: paranoïa {f}
paranoiac {n} (somebody who has paranoia) SEE: paranoid ::
paranoiac {adj} (pertaining to paranoia) :: paranoïaque
paranoid {adj} /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ (of, related to, or suffering from paranoia) :: paranoïaque
paranoid {n} (someone suffering from paranoia) :: paranoïaque {m} {f}, parano {m} {f}
paranoid schizophrenia {n} (form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions) :: schizophrénie paranoïde {f}
para-nordic {n} :: para-nordique
para nordic skiing {n} :: ski para-nordique
paranormal {adj} (can not be explained by scientific methods) :: paranormal
parapet {n} /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ (a low retaining wall) :: parapet {m}
parapet {n} (a fortification consisting of a wall) :: parapet {m}
paraph {n} /ˈpaɹəf/ (flourish after signature) :: paraphe {m}
paraphernalia {n} /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ (miscellaneous items) :: panoplie {f}, attirail {m}
paraphilia {n} /ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ (sexual deviation) :: paraphilie {f}
paraphimosis {n} (foreskin trapped behind the glans) :: paraphimosis {m}
paraphrase {n} (restatement of a text) :: paraphrase {f}
paraphrase {v} (to compose a paraphrase) :: paraphraser
paraphrast {n} (someone who paraphrases) :: paraphraste {m}
paraphrastic {adj} (pertaining to a paraphrase) :: paraphrastique
paraphrenia {n} (mental disorder) :: paraphrénie
paraphrenic {adj} /ˌpæ.ɹəˈfɹɛnɪk/ (having or pertaining to paraphrenia) :: paraphrénique
paraphyletic {adj} (Excluding some descendants of the most recent common ancestor) :: paraphylétique
paraplegia {n} (paralysed condition) :: paraplégie
paraplegic {adj} /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ (of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia) :: paraplégique {m} {f}
parapsychology {n} /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ (study of that which cannot yet be explained) :: parapsychologie {f}
parareligious {adj} :: parareligieux
parasang {n} /ˈpɛɹəsæŋ/ (historical Iranian unit of distance) :: parasange
parasite {n} /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ (useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back) :: parasite {m}, profiteur {m}
parasite {n} ((generally undesirable) living organism that exists by stealing resources from another living organism) :: parasite {m}
parasiticide {n} /ˌpæɹəˈsɪtɪsaɪd/ (substance used to kill parasites) :: parasiticide {m} {f}
parasitiform {n} :: parasitiforme {m}
parasitise {v} (parasitize) SEE: parasitize ::
parasitize {v} (live off a host) :: parasiter
parasitoid {n} (organism that is parasitic during part of its life cycle) :: parasitoïde {m}
parasitology {n} (study of parasites) :: parasitologie
Paraskevi {prop} :: Parascève {f}
paraskiing {n} (disability sport) :: paraski
parasnowboarding {n} (disability sport) :: para-surf des neiges
parasol {n} /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ (umbrella used as protection from the sun) :: ombrelle {f}, parasol {m}
parasport {n} (a sport) :: parasport
parasympathetic {adj} (relating to part of the autonomic nervous system) :: parasympathique
parasympathomimetic {adj} (acting by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system) :: parasympathicomimétique
parasynonym {n} (near-synonym) SEE: near-synonym ::
parasynthesis {n} :: parasynthèse {f}
parasynthetic {adj} (formed by multiple changes) :: parasynthétique
parataxis {n} /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ (in grammar) :: parataxe {f}
paratha {n} (Indian bread) :: paratha {m}
parathlete {n} :: parathlète
paratomic {adj} :: paratomique
paratomy {n} :: paratomie {f}
paratrooper {n} (soldier that parachutes from aircraft) :: para {m}, parachutiste {m} {f}, parachutisme militaire {m} {f}
parazoan {n} ((zoology) any sponge) :: parazoaire {m}
parboil {v} (partially boil) :: blanchir
parcel {n} /ˈpɑɹsəl/ (package wrapped for shipment) :: colis {m}, paquet {m}
parcel {n} (division of land bought and sold as a unit) :: parcelle {f}
parcel {v} (to wrap into a package) :: empaqueter, emballer, envelopper
parched {adj} /pɑɹtʃt/ (dry) :: sec
parched {adj} (thirsty) :: assoiffé
parchment {n} /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ (material) :: parchemin {m}
parchment {n} (diploma (only specific material-related terms, not mere synonyms of diploma)) :: parchemin {m}
parchment {n} (imitating paper) :: vélin {m}
pardon {n} /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ (forgiveness for an offence) :: pardon {m}
pardon {n} (releasing order) :: grâce {f}
pardon {v} (to forgive) :: pardonner
pardon {v} (to grant an official pardon) :: pardonner, gracier
pardon {v} :: grâce
pardon {interj} (interjection, request to repeat) :: désolé, excusez-moi, excuse-moi, pardon?, comment?, [plain] quoi
pardonable {adj} (capable of being pardoned) :: pardonnable
pardon me {phrase} (sorry, as an apology) :: excusez-moi
pardon my French {v} (please excuse my swearing or bad language (idiomatic)) :: passez-moi l’expression
pare {v} /peə(ɹ)/ (To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a knife) :: éplucher, peler
pare {v} (To reduce or trim something (as if) by cutting off) :: rogner
pareidolia {n} /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ (tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar) :: paréidolie {f}
paremiology {n} (the study of proverbs) :: parémiologie {f}
parenchyma {n} /pəˈɹɛŋ.kɪm.ə/ (functional part of an organ, as opposed to supporting tissue) :: parenchyme {m}
parent {n} /ˈpɛəɹənt/ (person from whom one is descended) :: [♂♀] parent {m}, géniteur {m}, génitrice {f}
parent {n} :: parent {m}
parent {n} (parent company) SEE: parent company ::
parentage {n} (identity of one's parents) :: parenté {f}
parental {adj} (relating to parent) :: parental
parental leave {n} (leave of absence for a parent to take care of a baby) :: congé parental {m}
parent company {n} (a company that owns or controls another company) :: société mère {f}
parenteral {adj} (Intravenously or by injection) :: parentéral
parenthesis {n} /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ (a clause, phrase or word inserted into a passage which is already grammatically complete) :: parenthèse {f}
parenthesis {n} ((Rhetoric) a digression; the use of such digressions) :: parenthèse {f}
parenthesis {n} (either of a pair of brackets ( )) :: parenthèse {f}
parenthesis {n} (both round brackets) :: parenthèses {f-p}
parenthesis {n} ((mathematics, logic) brackets used to clarify expressions by grouping terms affected by a common operator) :: parenthèses {f-p}
parenthesis {n} :: parenthèse {f}, parenthèses {p}
parenthetically {adv} /ˈpæɹənˌθɛtɪkli/ (incidentally) :: entre parenthèses
parenthetically {adv} (using parentheses) :: par parenthèse
parenthood {n} (state of being parent) :: parenté {f}, parentalité {f}
parents {n} /ˈpɛɹənts/ (one's parents) :: parents {m-p}
paresis {n} /pəˈɹiːsɪs/ (partial paralysis) :: parésie {f}
paresthesia {n} /ˌpærɪsˈθiːziə, -ʒə/ (sensation of burning, prickling, itching, or tingling of the skin with no obvious cause) :: paresthésie {f}
paresthesis {n} (paresthesia) SEE: paresthesia ::
parget {v} /ˈpɑɹdʒɪt/ (to coat with gypsum) :: crépir
parget {n} (gypsum) :: gypse {m}
parhelion {n} (bright spot in the sky due to refraction of the sun by ice crystals) SEE: sun dog ::
pariah {n} /pəˈɹaɪə/ (an outcast) :: paria {m} {f}
pariah {n} (member of one of the oppressed social castes in India) :: paria {m} {f}
paries {n} (wall of any cavity in the body) :: paroi {f}
parietal lobe {n} /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ (division of cerebrum) :: lobe pariétal {m}
pari-mutuel {n} /ˌpaɹiˈmjuːtʃʊəl/ (betting system) :: pari mutuel {m}
paring knife {n} (A thin-bladed knife for paring fruit) :: couteau d'office {m}
Paris {prop} /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ (capital of France) :: Paris {m}
Paris {prop} (cities in the U.S.) :: Paris {m}
Paris {prop} (Trojan prince) :: Paris {m}
parish {n} /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ (part of a diocese) :: paroisse {f}
parish {n} (members of the parish) :: paroisse {f}
parish {n} (civil subdivision of a county) :: commune {f}
parish assembly {n} (Jersey: the decision-making body of local government) :: assemblée paroissiale {f}
parish church {n} (church that serves as the religious centre of a parish) :: église paroissiale {f}
parishioner {n} /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ (member of a parish) :: paroissien {m}, paroissienne {f}
parish priest {n} (main priest serving a parish) :: curé
parish register {n} (record book of a parish) :: registre paroissial {m}
Parisian {n} /pəˈɹiʒən/ (someone from Paris) :: Parisien {m}, Parisienne {f}
Parisian {adj} (of Paris) :: parisien
Parisienne {n} /pəɹɪzɪˈɛn/ (woman from Paris) :: Parisienne {f}
parison {n} /ˈpɛɹəsən/ (primary mass in glassblowing) :: paraison {f}
Paris syndrome {n} (psychological disorder) :: syndrome de Paris {m}
parity {n} /ˈpæɹɪti/ (equality, comparability) :: parité {f}, parité {f}
parity {n} (math: set whose elements all belong to one of exactly two disjoint subsets) :: parité {f}
parity {n} (math: classification into one set or the other) :: parité {f}
Parizeau {prop} :: Parizeau
park {n} /pɑɹk/ (ground for recreation) :: parc {m}, jardin public {m}
park {v} (bring to a halt) :: garer, parquer, stationner
parka {n} /ˈpɑɹkə/ (long jacket) :: parka {m} {f}, doudoune {f}
parking {n} /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ (action) :: stationnement {m}
parking {n} (space) :: parking {m}, stationnement {m}
parking brake {n} (brake intended for keeping a vehicle stationary without constant operator attention) :: frein de stationnement {m}, frein de parking {m}
parking disc {n} (device placed inside a parked vehicle) :: disque de stationnement
parking garage {n} (building) :: parking à étages {m}
parking lot {n} (open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use) :: parking, parc de stationnement {m}, [Canada] stationnement {m}
parking meter {n} (device for collecting parking fees) :: parcmètre {m}, parcomètre {m}
parking space {n} (space in which a vehicle can be parked) :: place de stationnement {f}
parkinsonian {adj} :: parkinsonien
Parkinson's disease {n} (Parkinson's disease) :: maladie de Parkinson {f}
parkour {n} /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ (athletic discipline) :: parkour {m}
parley {n} /ˈpɑɹli/ (conference) :: pourparlers {m}
parliament {n} /ˈpɑːləmənt/ (institution with elected or appointed members) :: parlement {m}
parliament {n} (type of gingerbread) :: pain d'épices {m}
Parliament {prop} (parliament) SEE: parliament ::
parliamentarian {n} (member of parliament) :: parlementaire {m} {f}
parliamentarism {n} (parliamentary system of government) :: parlementarisme {m}
parliamentary {adj} /ˌpɑːɹləˈmentəɹi/ (of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament) :: parlementaire
parlor {n} /ˈpɑːlə/ (room for talking, room for entertaining guests, living room) :: parloir {m}, salon {m}
parlor {n} (drawing room) :: salon {m}
parlor {n} (comfortable room in a public house) :: salon {m}
parlor {n} (shop or other business selling goods specified by context.) :: salon {m}
parlor {n} (shed used for milking cattle) :: salle de traite {f}
parlous {adj} (appalling, dire, terrible) SEE: appalling ::
parlous {adj} (attended with peril) SEE: dangerous ::
Parma {prop} (province) :: Parme
Parma {prop} (city) :: Parme
Parmenides {prop} (philosopher) :: Parménide {m-p}
parmesan {n} /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ (hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma) :: parmesan {m}
Parmesan {n} (parmesan) SEE: parmesan ::
parochial {adj} /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ (pertaining to a parish) :: paroissial
parochial {adj} (characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns) :: étriqué, égocentrique, provincial
parochialism {n} (state of being parochial) :: esprit de clocher
parochial school {n} (school associated with the parish of a church) :: école paroissiale {f}
parodic {adj} (of, related to, or having characteristics of parody) :: parodique
parody {n} /ˈpæɹədi/ (expression making fun of something else) :: parodie {f}
parody {v} (to make a parody of something) :: parodier
paroemia {n} (proverb) SEE: proverb ::
parole {n} /pə.ˈɹoʊɫ/ (law: a release of (a prisoner)) :: libération conditionnelle {f}
paronomasia {n} /pæɹənɵˈmeɪzɪə/ (a pun or play on words) :: paronomase
paronychia {n} (infection under the cuticle) SEE: whitlow ::
paronym {n} (word that sounds like another word) :: paronyme {m}
parotid {n} (parotid gland) SEE: parotid gland ::
parotid gland {n} (salivary gland) :: parotide {f}, glande parotide {f}
parotitic {adj} (of or pertaining to the parotid gland) :: ourlien
parotitis {n} (inflammation of parotid gland) :: parotidite {f}
parousia {n} (Second Coming of Christ) :: parousie {f}
paroxytone {n} /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ (paroxytone) :: paroxyton
parquet {n} (the part of a theatre between the orchestra and the parquet circle) SEE: stall ::
parquet {n} /pɑːɹˈkeɪ/ (a wooden floor made of parquetry) :: parquet {m}
parr {n} /pɑː(ɹ)/ (young salmon) :: tacon, saumoneau
parrhesia {n} /pəˈriːziə/ (boldness or freedom in speech) :: parrhésie {f}
parricide {n} /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ (someone who kills a relative) :: parricide {m}
parrot {n} /ˈpæɹət/ (kind of bird) :: perroquet {m}
parrot {v} (to repeat exactly without showing understanding) :: perroqueter
parrot {n} (puffin) SEE: puffin ::
parry {v} /ˈpæɹi/ (avoid, deflect, or ward off) :: parer
parse {v} /pɑːz/ ((linguistics) to resolve into elements) :: analyser, décomposer
parse {n} (act of parsing) :: analyse
parse {v} (to examine closely) SEE: scrutinize ::
parsec {n} /ˈpɑɹsɛk/ (parallax second) :: parsec {m}
parseltongue {prop} (language of snakes in Harry Potter) :: fourchelang {m}
parser {n} /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ (computer program) :: analyseur {m}
parsimonious {adj} /pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/ (Exhibiting parsimony) :: pincé, avare, parcimonieux
parsimony {n} /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ (great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily) :: parcimonie {f}
parsimony {n} (principle of using the least resources or explanations to solve a problem) :: économie {f}
parsing {n} :: analyse syntaxique {f}
parsley {n} /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ (plant Petroselinum crispum) :: persil {m}
parsleyed {adj} (prepared with parsley) :: persillé
parsnip {n} /ˈpɑɹ.snɪp/ (the plant Pastinaca sativa) :: panais {m}
parsnip {n} (the edible root of Pastinaca sativa) :: panais {m}
parson {n} /ˈpɑɹsən/ (cleric having full control of a parish) :: curé {m}
parson {n} (protestant minister) :: pasteur {m}
parsonage {n} (house provided by the church as residence of a priest.) :: cure {f},presbytère {m}
part {n} (math: factor) SEE: factor ::
part {n} /pɑːt/ (fraction of a whole) :: partie {f}, organe {m}
part {n} (position or role, especially in a play) :: rôle {m}
part {n} (hair dividing line) :: raie {f}
part {v} (to cut hair with a parting) :: faire une raie
part {v} (to divide in two) :: séparer
part {v} (to divide up, to share) :: partager
part {v} :: se séparer
part {adj} (partial) SEE: partial ::
part {adv} (partially) SEE: partially ::
partake {v} /pɑɹˈteɪk/ (to take part in an activity) :: participer
part and parcel {n} (essential piece) :: partie intégrante {f}
part company {v} (To end a relationship) :: divorcer,
part company {v} (To separate; go their own way ) :: se séparer,
parthenocarpic {adj} (relating to parthenocarpy) :: parthénocarpique
parthenogenesis {n} /ˌpɑːθɪnəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ (reproduction from a single gamete without fertilisation) :: parthénogenèse
Parthenon {prop} /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ (ancient temple to Athena) :: Parthénon {m}
Parthenope {prop} (One of the Sirens from Greek mythology) :: Parthénope {f}
Parthenope {prop} (asteroid) :: Parthénope
Parthia {prop} /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ ((historical) region) :: Parthie
Parthia {prop} (empire of the Parthians) :: Parthie {f}
Parthian {adj} /ˈpɑɹθiən/ (relating to Parthia) :: parthe {m} {f}
Parthian {n} (person) :: Parthe {m} {f}
partial {adj} /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ (existing in part) :: partiel
partial {adj} (biased) :: partial
partial differential equation {n} (equation) :: équation différentielle aux dérivées partielles {f}
partial false friend {n} /ˈpɑɹ.ʃəl fɔls fɹɛnd/ (foreign word not sharing all meanings) :: faux-ami partiel {m}
partiality {n} /pɑɹʃiˈælɪti/ (preference) :: partialité {f}
partially {adv} /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ (to a partial degree) :: partiellement, en partie
participant {n} /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ (one who participates) :: participant {m}, participante {f}
participate {v} /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ (to join in, to take part, to involve oneself) :: participer (to participate in something: - participer à quelque chose)
participation {n} (act of participating) :: participation {f}
participatory democracy {n} (Political system) :: démocratie participative {f}
participial {n} (participle) SEE: participle ::
participial {adj} (of or relating to a participle) :: participial
participle {n} /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ (verb form) :: participe {m}
particle {n} /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ (body with very small size) :: particule {f}
particle {n} (elementary particle or subatomic particle) :: particule {f}
particle {n} (word that does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech) :: particule {f}
particle accelerator {n} (a device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds) :: accélérateur de particules {m}
particle physics {n} (particle physics) :: physique des particules {f}, physique des hautes énergies {f}
particular {adj} (partial) SEE: partial ::
particular {adj} (known only to an individual person or group) SEE: confidential ::
particularly {adv} /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/ (especially) :: particulièrement
particulate {n} (solid or liquid in a subdived state) SEE: particulate matter ::
particulate matter {n} (solid or liquid in a finely subdivided state) :: particules {f-p}
parting {n} /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ (farewell) :: adieu {m}, au revoir {m}
parting {n} (line dividing hair) :: ligne de partage
parting shot {n} :: flèche du Parthe {f}
Parti Quebecois {prop} (party) :: Parti Québécois {m}
partisan {n} /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.zən/ (adherent to a party) :: militant {m}, militante {f}
partisan {n} (fervent supporter of a party) :: partisan {m}, partisane {f}
partisan {adj} (adherent to a party or faction) :: partisan {m}, partisane {f}
partisan {adj} (devoted to a party or group) :: partisan {m}, partisane {f}
partisan {adj} (serving as a commander or member of a body of detached light troops) :: partisan {m}
partisan {n} (type of spear) :: pertuisane {f}
partisan {n} (member of a body of detached light troops) SEE: guerrilla ::
partisanship {n} (partiality) SEE: partiality ::
partition {n} /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ (section of a hard disk separately formatted) :: partition {f}
partition {n} :: division, séparation, partition
partitionist {n} (partisan who favours the partition of the province of Quebec) :: partitionniste {m}
partitive {adj} (grammar: indicating a part) :: partitif
partitive {n} (partitive case) :: partitif {m}
partitive case {n} (case used to indicate that an object is affected only partially by the verb) SEE: partitive ::
partiture {n} (score (music)) SEE: score ::
partly {adv} /ˈpɑɹtli/ (in part) :: en partie
partner {n} /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ (someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest) :: partenaire {m}, associé {m}
partner {n} (spouse, domestic, or romantic partner) :: partenaire {m} {f}, compagnon {m}, compagne {f}
partnership {n} (state of being associated with a partner) :: partenariat {m}
partnership {n} (association of two or more people to conduct a business) :: compagnie {f}, société {f}
partocracy {n} (government by political parties) :: particratie {f}, partitocratie {f}
part of speech {n} (the function a word or phrase performs) :: classe lexicale {f}, partie du discours {f}, classe grammaticale {f}
partridge {n} /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ (any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris) :: perdrix {f}, [male] garbon {f}, [offspring] perdreau {m}
partridgeberry {n} (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) SEE: lingonberry ::
parts interpreter {n} (someone who sells replacement parts for motor vehicles) :: vendeur de pièces (détachées)
part-time {adj} (involving less than the normal time) :: à temps partiel
parturition {n} (act of giving birth) :: accouchement, parturition {f}, naissance {f}
party {n} /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ (law: particular side in a contract or legal action) :: partie {f}
party {n} (someone who takes part) :: participant {m}
party {n} (group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc.) :: faction {f}
party {n} (military: discrete detachment of troops) :: détachement {m}
party {n} (social gathering) :: [slang, France] teuf, fête {f}; Canada: party {m}; fête {f}
party {v} (to celebrate at a party) :: fêter, veiller [Canada]
party {n} (political group) SEE: political party ::
party animal {n} (person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties) :: fêtard {m}
party dress {n} (woman's elegant dress) :: robe de soirée {f}
party pooper {n} (one who dampens the fun of a group activity) SEE: spoilsport ::
party spirit {n} /ˌpɑːti ˈspɪɹɪt/ (feeling of common purpose and togetherness experienced or shown by members or supporters of a group, especially a political party) :: esprit de parti {m}
party wall {n} (commonly shared wall) :: mur mitoyen {m}
par value {n} (face value) SEE: face value ::
parvenu {n} /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ (a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class) :: parvenu {m}, parvenue {f}
parvenue {n} (feminine equivalent of parvenu) :: parvenu/parvenue
pas {n} (step) :: pas {m}
Pasargadae {prop} (ancient city of Persia) :: Pasargades
pascal {n} /pæˈskæl/ (SI unit of pressure and stress) :: pascal {m}
Pascal {prop} /pæsˈkæl/ (male given name) :: Pascal
Pascal's triangle {n} (Pascal's triangle) :: triangle de Pascal
Pascal's wager {prop} (Pascal's wager) :: le pari de Pascal
Paschal Lamb {n} /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ (the lamb eaten at Passover) :: agneau pascal {m}, pâque {f}, Pâque {f}
Paschal Lamb {n} (Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice) :: Agneau Pascal, Agneau de Dieu, Agneau Mystique, Pâque {f}
Paschal Lamb {n} (heraldry: a lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag) :: agneau pascal
Pas-de-Calais {prop} (a département of northern France) :: Pas-de-Calais {m}, Pas de Calais {m}
pas de deux {n} (a dance performed by two dancers) :: pas de deux {m}
pasha {n} /ˈpɑʃə/ (title) :: pacha {m}
pashalik {n} :: pachalik {m}
Pashto {n} /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ (official language of Afghanistan) :: pachto {m}
Pashtun {prop} (Pashto) SEE: Pashto ::
Pashtun {n} (Pashtun person) :: Pachtoune {m} {f}
Pashtunwali {prop} (Pashtun tribal code of conduct) :: pachtounwali {m}
pass {v} /pɑːs/ (move or be moved from one place to another) :: passer
pass {v} (to go past) :: dépasser
pass {v} (change from one state to another) :: passer
pass {v} (move beyond the range of the senses or of knowledge) :: passer
pass {v} (die) :: mourir, décéder, [colloquial] avaler son extrait de naissance, [colloquial] casser sa pipe
pass {v} (happen) :: survenir
pass {v} (elapse) :: se passer
pass {v} (go from one person to another) :: passer
pass {v} (advance through all the steps or stages necessary to validity or effectiveness) :: passer
pass {v} (go through any inspection or test successfully) :: réussir, passer
pass {v} (to be tolerated) :: passer
pass {v} (to continue) :: continuer
pass {v} (go through the intestines) :: [informal] passer
pass {v} (decline to play in one's turn) :: passer son tour
pass {v} (go by, over, etc) :: passer
pass {v} (go successfully through) :: passer
pass {n} (opening, road, or track, available for passing) :: passe {f}, passage {m}, défilé {m}
pass {n} (movement of a tool over something, or something over a tool) :: passage
pass {n} (the state of things) :: état {m}
pass {n} (document granting permission to pass or to go and come) :: laissez-passer, sauf-conduit {m}
pass {n} (password) SEE: password ::
passacaglia {n} /ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/ (historical Spanish dance) :: passacaille {f}
passage {n} /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ (section of text or music) :: passage {m}
passage {n} (passageway) :: passage {m}
passageway {n} (covered walkway) :: passage {m}
Passarge {prop} (river in eastern Europe) :: Pasłęka, Passarge
pass away {v} (to die (euphemistic)) :: décéder, s'éteindre
passbook {n} (booklet used to record bank transactions) :: livret épargne {m}
pass by {v} (go by) SEE: go by ::
pass down {v} (to hand over) :: transmettre
passed pawn {n} (pawn that has passed beyond enemy pawns) :: pion passé {m}
passenger {n} /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ (one who rides or travels in a vehicle) :: passager {m}
passenger pigeon {n} (an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius) :: tourte voyageuse {f}, pigeon migrateur {m}, colombe voyageuse {f}
passenger ship {n} (type of ship) :: navire à passagers {m}
passenger train {n} (type of train) :: train de voyageurs {m}
passer-by {n} (a person who is passing by) :: passant {m}, passante {f}
passerine {n} /ˈpæsəɹən/ (any bird of the order Passeriformes) :: passerine {f}
pass gas {v} (break wind) SEE: break wind ::
passing {adj} /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ (that passes away; ephemeral) :: passager
passing {adj} (pre-eminent, excellent) :: éminent
passing {adj} (vague, cursory) :: rapide
passing {adv} ((now literary or archaic) Surpassingly, greatly) :: extrêmement, éminemment
passing {n} (death, dying; the end) :: mort {f}, décès {m}
passing {n} (fact of going past; movement from one place or state to another) :: mouvement {m}
passing {n} (law: act of approving a bill etc.) :: adoption {f}
passing {n} (sports: act of passing) :: passe {f}
passing {n} (form of juggling) :: passing {m}
passing shot {n} :: coup de débordement {m}
passion {n} /ˈpʰæʃən/ (any great emotion) :: passion {f}
passion {n} (suffering of Jesus) :: Passion {f}
passionate {adj} /ˈpæʃənɪt/ (fired with intense feeling) :: passionné
passionately {adv} /ˈpæʃənətli/ (in a passionate manner) :: passionnément
passion fruit {n} (edible fruit) :: fruit de la passion {m}
passion fruit {n} (person) :: passionfruit
passion killer {n} :: tue-l'amour {m}
passion pit {n} (drive-in theatre) SEE: drive-in ::
Passion Sunday {n} (fifth Sunday in Lent) :: Dimanche de la Passion {f}
passive {n} (passive voice) SEE: passive voice ::
passive {adj} /ˈpæs.ɪv/ (not active, but acted upon) :: passive, passif {m}
passive {adj} (grammar: being in the passive voice) :: passif
passive-aggressive {adj} (passive resistance) :: passif-agressif
passive euthanasia {n} :: euthanasie passive {f}
passively {adv} /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ (in a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action) :: passivement
passive matrix {n} (form of liquid crystal display) :: matrice passive {f}
passiveness {n} (passivity) SEE: passivity ::
passive participle {n} (passive participle) :: participe passif {m}
passive smoking {n} (inhalation of smoke from somebody else's tobacco) :: tabagisme passif
passive vocabulary {n} (words and phrases that someone understands but does not commonly use) :: vocabulaire passif {m}
passive voice {n} (grammatical term) :: voix passive {f}
passivity {n} /pæˈsɪvɪti/ (the state of being passive) :: passivité {f}
passkey {n} (a key that opens any door) :: passe-partout {m}, passepartout {m}, passe {m}
pass off {v} (to misrepresent) :: faire passer
pass on {v} (to convey or communicate) :: transmettre, faire passer
pass on {v} (To die) SEE: die ::
pass out {v} (to faint) :: tourner de l'œil
pass out {v} (to distribute) :: distribuer
Passover {prop} (Jewish festival) :: Pâque {f}, Pessah {m}
passport {n} /ˈpæspɔɹt/ (official document) :: passeport {m}
pass the torch {v} :: passer le flambeau
pass through {v} (to infiltrate) SEE: infiltrate ::
pass through {v} (to transit) :: traverser
passthrough {n} (The act of passing through) :: traversée
pass under the yoke {v} :: passer sous les fourches caudines
pass unnoticed {v} :: passer inaperçu
pass wind {v} (break wind) SEE: break wind ::
password {n} /ˈpæswɜːɹd/ (word used to gain admittance) :: mot de passe {m}
password {n} (computing: string of characters known only to a user) :: mot de passe {m}
past {adj} (ago) SEE: ago ::
past {n} /pæst/ (period of time that has already happened) :: passé {m}
past {n} ((grammar) past tense) :: passé {m}
past {adj} (having already happened; in the past) :: passé
past {adj} (of a period of time: having just gone by) :: dernier, passé
past {adj} (grammar: expressing action that has already happened) :: passé
past {prep} (beyond in place) :: après
pasta {n} /ˈpɑstə/ (dough) :: pâtes {f-p}, pâtes alimentaires {f-p}
Pastafarianism {n} (a parody religion) :: pastafarisme {m}
past anterior {n} (a compound tense used in literary French, Spanish, and Italian) :: passé antérieur {m}
paste {n} /peɪst/ (a soft mixture) :: pâte {f}
paste {n} (soft mixture used in making pastry) :: pâte {f}
paste {n} (soft mixture of pounded foods) :: pâte
paste {n} (lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone thereof) :: strass {m}, stras {m}
paste {v} (to cause to stick, adhere) :: colle {f}
paste {v} (to insert a piece of text) :: coller
pastel {n} /pæsˈtɛl/ (crayon made from such a paste) :: pastel {m} {f}
pastern {n} /ˈpæstəɹn/ (area on a horse's leg) :: paturon {m}
pasteurisation {n} (treatment of perishable food) :: pasteurisation {f}
pasteurise {v} (pasteurize) SEE: pasteurize ::
pasteurize {v} /ˈpæstʃəɹaɪz/ (to heat food in order to kill harmful organisms) :: pasteuriser
past historic tense {n} (tense) :: passé simple {m}
pastiche {n} /pæsˈtiːʃ/ (work that imitates the work of a previous artist) :: pastiche {m}
pastiche {n} (musical medley) :: pastiche {m}
pastiera {n} (Neapolitan Easter tart) :: pastiera {f}, pastiera napolitaine {f}
pastille {n} /pæsˈtil/ (soft flavoured candy) :: pastille {f}
pastille {n} (small granular half spheroid piece of material) :: pastille {f}
pastime {n} /ˈpæs.taɪm/ (that which amuses) :: passe-temps {m}
past imperfect tense {n} (grammatical tense) :: l'imparfait {m}
pastophorus {n} /pastəˈfɔːɹəs/ (type of priest in ancient Egypt) :: pastophore {m}
pastor {n} (shepherd) SEE: shepherd ::
pastor {n} /ˈpæstɚ/ (a minister or priest) :: pasteur {m}
pastor {n} :: pasteur {m}
pastoral {adj} /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ (of or pertaining to shepherds) :: pastoral {m}
pastoral {adj} (relating to the care of souls, or to the pastor of a church) :: pastoral {m}
pastoralism {n} (all senses) :: pastoralisme {m}
pastoralist {adj} (having features common to pastoralism) :: pastoraliste
pastoral letter {n} :: mandement {m}, lettre pastorale {f}
past participle {n} (past participle) :: participe passé {m}
past perfect {n} (pluperfect tense) SEE: pluperfect tense ::
pastrami {n} /pəˈstɹɑːmi/ (seasoned smoked cut of beef) :: pastrami {m}
pastry {n} /ˈpeɪstɹi/ (food group) :: pâtisserie {f}
pastry bag {n} (bag used to pipe cakes with icing) :: poche à douilles {f}
pastry chef {n} (baker of pastry products) :: pâtissier {m}, pâtissière {f}
pastrymaker {n} (baker of pastry products) SEE: pastry chef ::
past tense {n} (grammatical form) :: passé {m}
pasture {v} (graze) SEE: graze ::
pasture {n} /ˈpæstʃɚ/ (land on which cattle can be kept for feeding) :: pâture {f}, pâturage {m}, pré {m}, prairie {f}
pat {n} /pæt/ (light tap or slap) :: tape {f}
pat {n} (flattish lump of soft matter) :: [of butter] motte {f}, [of dung] bouse {f}
pat {v} (to tap gently) :: tapoter
pat {v} :: tapoter
PAT {n} (Pointe-aux-Trembles) :: PAT
pataca {n} (monetary unit of Macau) :: pataca {f}
Patagonia {prop} (geographical region) :: Patagonie {f}
Patagonian {adj} (of or pertaining to Patagonia) :: patagonien, patagon
patch {n} (figuratively: fit) SEE: fit ::
patch {n} (paltry fellow) SEE: fool ::
patch {n} /pætʃ/ (piece of cloth used to repair a garment) :: pièce {f}
patch {n} (a small area, plot of land, or piece of ground) :: lopin {m}
patch {n} (computing: file describing changes made to source code) :: patch {m}
patch {v} (mend by sewing on cloth) :: rapiécer
patch {v} (computing: update source code with a patch) :: patcher
patch file {n} (patch) SEE: patch ::
patchouli {n} /pəˈtʃuli/ (any of several East Indian plants) :: patchouli {m}
patchouli {n} (the oil or perfume made from these plants) :: patchouli {m}
patdown {n} (patting somebody's clothes) :: fouille corporelle {f}, fouille à corps {f}, [less thoroughly] palpation de sécurité {f}
patella {n} (kneecap) SEE: kneecap ::
paten {n} /ˈpætən/ (plate for the host during Eucharist) :: patène {f}
patent {n} /ˈpeɪtənt/ (declaration issued by a government to an inventor) :: brevet {m}
patent {v} (successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent) :: breveter, faire breveter
patent {n} (patent leather) SEE: patent leather ::
patentable {adj} (Able to be protected by a patent; for which a patent can be granted) :: brevetable
patent leather {n} (glossy leather) :: cuir verni {m}
patent troll {n} /ˈpætənt ˌtɹəʊl/ (company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner) :: patent troll
paternal {adj} /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ (of or pertaining to one's father) :: paternel
paternal {adj} (fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father) :: paternel
paternal {adj} (received or inherited from one's father) :: paternel
paternal aunt {n} (the sister of one's father) :: tante {f}, tatie {f} [informal]
paternal custody {n} (arrangement in which the father has the custody of a child) :: garde paternelle {f}
paternal grandfather {n} (one's father's father) :: grand-père paternel {m}
paternal grandmother {n} (one's father's mother) :: grand-mère paternelle {f}
paternal uncle {n} (brother of one's father) :: oncle {m}, tonton {m} [informal], oncle paternel {m}
paternity {n} (fatherhood) SEE: fatherhood ::
paternity leave {n} (leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby) :: congé de paternité {m}
paternoster {n} (a rosary) SEE: rosary ::
paternoster {n} /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ (Lord's prayer) :: Notre Père {m}
path {n} /pʰæθ/ (a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians) :: sentier {m}, chemin {m}
path {n} (a course taken) :: chemin {m}
path {n} (a method or direction of proceeding) :: sentier {m}
path {n} (computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure) :: chemin {m}
pathetic {adj} /pəˈθɛtɪk/ (arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion) :: pathétique
pathetic {adj} (arousing scorn or contempt) :: lamentable, minable
pathetically {adv} /pəˈθɛtɪkli/ (in a pathetic manner) :: pathétiquement
pathfinder {n} (One who discovers a way or path) :: explorateur {m}, pionnier {m}
pathobiology {n} (branch of biology that deals with pathology) :: pathobiologie
path of least resistance {n} :: solution de facilité {f}
pathogen {n} /ˈpæθədʒn̩/ (an organism or substance that causes disease) :: agent pathogène
pathogenesis {n} (pathogenesis) :: pathogénie
pathologic {adj} (pathological) SEE: pathological ::
pathological {adj} (pertaining to pathology) :: pathologique
pathological {adj} (relating to or caused by a physical or mental disorder) :: pathologique, maladif, , malsain
pathologist {n} (expert in pathology) :: pathologiste
pathology {n} /pəˈθɒlədʒi/ (branch of medicine) :: pathologie {f}
pathology {n} (abnormality) :: pathologie {f}
pathos {n} /ˈpeɪˌθoʊs/ (the quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions) :: pathétique {m}
pathway {n} /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ (biochemistry: sequence of biochemical compounds) :: voie
patience {n} /ˈpeɪʃəns/ (quality of being patient) :: patience {f}
patience {n} (game that can be played by one person) :: patience
patience of Job {n} (great amount of patience) :: patience de Job {f}
patient {adj} /ˈpeɪʃənt/ (not losing one's temper while waiting) :: patient {m}, patiente {f}
patient {n} (someone who receives treatment from a doctor) :: patient {m}
patiently {adv} /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ (in a patient manner) :: patiemment
patina {n} /pəˈtiː.nə/ (receptacle) :: patène {f}
patina {n} (colour or incrustation which age and wear give to objects) :: patine {f}
patisserie {n} (pastry shop) :: pâtisserie {f}
patissier {n} (pastry chef) SEE: pastry chef ::
Patras {prop} /pəˈtɹæs/ (city of Greece) :: Patrai
patriarch {n} /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ (male leader) :: patriarche {m}
patriarchal {adj} (characteristic of a patriarch) :: patriarcal
patriarchal {adj} (relating to patriarchy) :: patriarcal
patriarchy {n} /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹki/ (social system) :: patriarcat {m}
Patricia {prop} /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ (female given name) :: Patricia
patrician {n} /pətɹˈɪʃən/ (member of Roman aristocracy) :: patricien {m}, patrice
patriciate {n} (aristocracy or nobility) :: patriciat {m}
patricide {n} /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ (murder of one's father) :: patricide {m}
patricide {n} (murderer of own father) :: patricide {m}
Patrick {prop} /ˈpætɹɪk/ (given name) :: Patrick, Patrice
patrimony {n} (inheritance from one's ancestor) :: patrimoine {m}
patriot {n} /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ət/ (person who loves, supports and defends their country) :: patriote {m} {f}
Patriot {n} (Rebellions of the Canadas) :: Patriote
Patriote {n} (Rebellion of Lower Canada) :: Patriote
patriotic {adj} /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ɑ.tɪk/ (inspired by patriotism) :: patriotique
patriotically {adv} (in a patriotic manner) :: patriotiquement
patriotism {n} /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ (love of one's own country) :: patriotisme {m}
Patripassian {n} (Patripassian) :: patripassien {m}, patripassienne {f}, patropassien {m}, patropassienne {f}, théopaschite {m} {f}
Patripassian {adj} (Patripassian) :: patripassien, patropassien, théopaschite
patristics {n} (patristics) :: patristique {f}
Patroclus {prop} (character in the Iliad) :: Patrocle {m}
patrol {n} /pəˈtɹoʊl/ (going of the rounds) :: patrouille {f}
patrol {n} (guards who go the rounds for observation) :: patrouille {f}
patrol {n} (perambulation of a particular line or district) :: patrouille {f}
patrol car {n} (police car) :: voiture de patrouille {f}
patrology {n} /pəˈtɹɒlədʒi/ (the study of the Church Fathers) :: patrologie {f}
patron {n} /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ (regular customer) :: client {m}
patron {n} (wealthy individual who supports an artist etc.) :: mécène {m}
patronage {n} /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ (the act of providing approval and support) :: soutien {m}, mécénat
patronage {n} (customers collectively; clientele; business) :: clientèle {f}
patronage {n} (granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support) :: clientélisme {m}, patronage {m} [Canada, anglicism, dated]
patronage {n} (guardianship, as of a saint) :: patronage {m}
patronage {n} (legal: right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice) :: patronage {m}
patroness {n} /ˈpeɪtɹənɪs/ (female patron) :: dame patronesse {f}
patronising {adj} (offensively condescending) SEE: condescending ::
patronize {v} /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹənaɪz/ (to make oneself a customer of a business) :: fréquenter
patronize {v} (to assume a tone of unjustified superiority) :: patrociner, prendre de haut
patronizing {adj} (offensively condescending) SEE: condescending ::
patron saint {n} /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ (saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer) :: saint patron {m}
patron saint {n} (exemplar) SEE: exemplar ::
patronymic {adj} (patronymic (adjective)) :: patronymique
patronymic {n} (patronymic (noun)) :: patronyme {m}
patsy {n} /ˈpætsi/ (a person who is taken advantage of) :: lampiste {m}, pigeon
pattern {n} /ˈpætəɹn/ (that from which a copy is made) :: modèle {m}
pattern {n} (motif or decoration) :: patron {m}
pattern {n} (intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship) :: régularité {f}
pattypan {n} (pattypan squash) SEE: pattypan squash ::
pattypan squash {n} (squash) :: pâtisson {m}; cibleme [Louisiana French]
Pau {prop} (city in France) :: Pau
paucal {adj} /ˈpɑkəl/ :: paucal
paucal {n} (in grammar: a language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten)) :: paucal
paucity {n} /ˈpɑsɪti/ (fewness in number; a small number) :: paucité {f}
Paul {prop} /pɔl/ (the Apostle) :: Paul
Paul {prop} (male given name) :: Paul
Paulette {prop} (female given name) :: Paulette {f}
Pauli exclusion principle {n} (a principle in quantum mechanics) :: principe d'exclusion de Pauli {m}
Pauline {prop} /ˈpɔːˌliːn/ (female given name) :: Pauline
paunch {n} /pɔːntʃ/ (first stomach of ruminant; rumen) :: panse {f}
paunch {n} (large, protruding belly) :: bedaine {f}, panse {f}
pauper {n} /ˈpɔpɚ/ (one who is extremely poor) :: pauvre {m} {f}, indigent {m}
pause {v} /pɔz/ (to interrupt something) :: faire une pause, pauser
pause {n} (temporary stop or rest) :: pause {f}
pavane {n} /pəˈvɑːn/ (musical style) :: pavane {f}
pave {v} /peɪv/ ((British) to cover with paving stones) :: paver
pave {v} ((North American) to cover with stones, asphalt, etc) :: paver
pavement {n} /ˈpeɪvmənt/ (footpath) :: trottoir {m}
pavement {n} (surface of road) :: revêtement {m}, chaussée {f}
pavement {n} (interior flooring, especially when of stone, of large buildings) :: pavement {m}
paver {n} /ˈpeɪvɚ/ (one who paves) :: paveur {m}
pave the way {v} /ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/ (to make future development easier) :: ouvrir la voie
Pavia {prop} /pəˈvi.ə/ (province) :: Pavie {f}
Pavia {prop} (capital) :: Pavie {f}
pavilion {n} /pəˈvɪljən/ (ornate tent) :: pavillon {m}
pavilion {n} (light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place) :: pavillon {m}
pavilion {n} (structure erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc) :: pavillon {m}
pavilion {n} (cricket building) :: pavillon {m}
pavilion {n} (cartiliginous part of the outer ear) SEE: pinna ::
paving tile {adj} (floor tile) SEE: floor tile ::
Pavlovian {adj} /pævˈloʊvi.ən/ (of or relating to the theories of Ivan Pavlov) :: pavlovien {m}, pavlovienne {f}
Pavo {prop} (constellation of the southern sky) :: Paon {m}
paw {n} /pɔ/ (soft foot of an animal) :: patte {f}
paw {v} (to touch someone (with the hands) in a sexual way) :: tripoter, peloter
pawa {n} (edible univalve mollusc) :: ormeau {m}, haliotide {f}, paua
pawl {n} /pɔːl/ (pawl) :: cliquet {m}
pawn {n} /pɔn/ (chess piece) :: pion {m}
pawn {n} (someone who is being manipulated) :: pion {m}
pawn {n} (instance of pawning something) :: prêt sur gage {m}
pawn {n} (item sold to a pawn shop) :: gage {f}
pawn {n} ((rare) type of shop) :: mont-de-piété {m}
pawn {v} (give as security for loan) :: engager, mettre au clou [colloquial], mettre en gage
pawnbroker {n} /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ (person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security) :: prêteur sur gages {m}, prêteuse sur gages {f}
pawnshop {n} /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ (business premises of a pawnbroker) :: (today in France) caisse de crédit municipal {f}, mont-de-piété {m}
pawpaw {n} (fruit) :: asimina {f}
pax {interj} /pæks/ (cry for truce in games) :: pouce {m}
pax {n} (passenger; passengers) :: pax
Pax Americana {prop} :: pax americana
pay {v} /peɪ/ (to give money in exchange for goods or services) :: payer
pay {v} (to discharge by giving or doing what is due or required) :: payer, verser, régler
pay {v} (to give (e.g. attention)) :: donner
pay {v} (to be profitable) :: payer
pay {v} (intransitive: to discharge an obligation or debt) :: payer
pay {v} (intransitive: to suffer consequences) :: payer
pay {n} (money given in return for work) :: paye {f}, paie {f}
pay {adj} (operable or accessible on deposit of coins) :: payant {m}, payante {f}
pay {adj} (pertaining to or requiring payment) :: payant {m}, payante {f}
pay-as-you-go {n} (payment method) :: prépayé
pay attention {v} (to be attentive) :: prêter attention [à], faire attention, être attentif
pay a visit {v} (to visit) :: rendre visite
pay back {v} /peɪ bæk/ (to repay) :: rembourser, rendre
pay back {v} (to exact revenge) :: rendre la pareille
pay back in someone's own coin {v} :: rendre la monnaie de sa pièce
payday {n} /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ (day on which an employee's salary is paid) :: jour de paye {m}
payday loan {n} (loan) :: avance sur salaire {f}
pay dearly {v} :: payer cher
payer {n} /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ (one who pays) :: payeur {m}, payeuse {f}
payess {n} (sidelocks worn by Hasidic and Orthodox male Jews) SEE: payot ::
pay grade {n} (level indicating a base salary) :: échelon
pay grade {n} (level of authority or responsibility) :: grade {m}
payload {n} /ˈpeɪloʊd/ (That part of a cargo that produces revenue) :: fret {m}, charge utile {f}
payload {n} (The total weight of passengers, crew, equipment and cargo carried by an aircraft or spacecraft) :: charge utile {f}
payload {n} (That part of a rocket, missile or torpedo that is not concerned with propulsion or guidance) :: charge utile {f}
payload {n} (The functional part of a computer virus rather than the part that spreads it) :: charge utile {f}
payload {n} (The actual data in a data stream) :: charge utile {f}
payment {n} /ˈpeɪmənt/ (the act of paying) :: paiement {m}, payement {m}
payment order {n} (instruction to pay or cause a bank to pay an amount of money) :: ordonnance de paiement {f}
payment terminal {n} :: terminal de paiement électronique {m}, TPE {m}
pay off {v} (to bribe, especially to deter oversight) :: soudoyer
pay off {v} (to become worthwhile; to produce a net benefit) :: payer, porter ses fruits
pay off {v} (to pay back; to repay) :: revaloir
pay off {v} (to pay back (repay, pay off) the entirety of a loan, thereby effecting the release of a lien on) :: acquitter, payer
pay-off {n} /ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ (a payment) :: rétribution {f}
pay-off {n} (a reward) :: récompense {f}
pay-off {n} (a bribe) :: pot-de-vin {m}
pay one's last respects {v} :: rendre un dernier hommage
payot {n} (sidelocks worn by Hasidic and Orthodox male Jews (payess, payot)) :: papillote
payout {n} (an amount of money paid out) :: paiement {m}
pay raise {n} (increase in salary) SEE: pay rise ::
pay rise {n} (increase in pay) :: augmentation de salaire
payrise {n} (pay rise) SEE: pay rise ::
payroll {n} /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ (list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each) :: registre de paie {m}, paie {f}
payroll {n} (total sum of money paid to employees) :: masse salariale {f}
Pays de la Loire {prop} (region of France) :: Pays de la Loire {m-p}
paysheet {n} (document) SEE: payroll ::
payslip {n} (document of employee's wage or salary) :: bulletin de paie {m}
pay the bills {v} (provide enough income) :: payer les factures
pay through the nose {v} (To pay a high price) :: coûter la peau des fesses, coûter les yeux de la tête
pay TV {n} (subscription-based television services) :: télévision à péage {f}
paywall {n} /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ (a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers) :: péage {m}
pc {n} (piece) :: mcx
PCO {prop} (Privy Council Office) :: BCP
pcs {n} (pieces) :: mcx
PDA {n} (handheld computing device) :: assistant personnel numérique {m}
pe {n} /peɪ/ (Semitic letter) :: {m}
pea {n} /piː/ (plant) :: pois
pea {n} (edible seed) :: pois {m}, petit pois {m}
peace {n} /piːs/ (tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence) :: paix {f}
peace {n} (state of mind) :: paix {f}, tranquillité {f}
peace {n} (harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations) :: paix {f}
peace {n} (state of being free from war) :: paix {f}, paix {f}
peace be upon him {interj} /piːs biː əˈpɒn ˈhɪm/ (honorific phrase used by Muslims) :: que paix soit sur lui
peaceful {adj} /ˈpiːsfəl/ (not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil) :: paisible
peaceful {adj} (inclined to peace; peaceable) :: paisible
peaceful {adj} (motionless and calm; placid) :: placide, calme
peaceful coexistence {n} (mutual non-interference) :: coexistence pacifique {f}
peacekeeper {n} (member of a military force charged with peacekeeping duties) :: gardien de la paix {m}, gardienne de la paix {f}
peacekeeper {n} (First Nations of Canada peace officer) :: peacekeeper {m}
peacemaker {n} (someone who restores peace, especially by settling disputes) :: pacificateur {m}, pacificatrice {f}
peace of mind {n} (absence of mental stress) :: tranquillité d'esprit {f}
peace out {v} (to pass out) SEE: pass out ::
peace pipe {n} (pipe) :: calumet de la paix {m}
peace talks {n} (discussions between nation-states held to resolve conflict) :: négociation de paix {f}
peacetime {n} /ˈpiːstaɪm/ (period of peace) :: temps de paix {m}
peace treaty {n} (an agreement to end fighting or conflict) :: traité de paix {f}
peach {n} /piːt͡ʃ/ (tree) :: pêcher {m}
peach {n} (fruit) :: pêche {f}
peach {n} (colour) :: pêche {f}
peach blossom {n} (flower) :: fleur de pêcher {f}
peachfuzz {n} (soft, scanty beard of an adolescent male) :: duvet {m}
peachfuzz {n} (fuzz on the skin of a peach) :: duvet {m}
peachick {n} (peachick, young or baby peafowl) :: paonneau {m}
Peach Melba {n} (French dessert) :: Pêche Melba
peachtree {n} (peach) SEE: peach ::
pea coat {n} (type of coat) :: caban {m}
peacock {n} /ˈpikɑk/ (pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo) :: paon {m}, paonne {f}
peafowl {n} /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ (pheasant of the genera Pavo or Afropavo) :: paon {m}
peahen {n} /ˈpiː.hɛn/ (female of peafowl) :: paonne {f}
peak {n} /piːk/ (highest value reached) :: pic
peak {n} (mountain top) :: cime {f}, sommet {m}, pic
peakedness {n} :: gibbosité {f}
peak hour {n} (rush hour) SEE: rush hour ::
pea-knuckle {n} (thumb war) SEE: thumb war ::
pea-knuckle war {n} (thumb war) SEE: thumb war ::
peak oil {n} (Peak of oil production) :: pic pétrolier {m}
peanut {n} /ˈpinət/ (a legume resembling a nut) :: arachide {f}, cacahuète {m}; pinotte {f} [Quebec, informal]
peanut butter {n} /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ (spread made from ground peanuts) :: beurre de cacahuètes {m}, beurre de cacahuète {m}, [Quebec] beurre d'arachides {m}, [Quebec,informal] beurre de pinottes
peanut butter cup {n} :: moule au beurre d'arachide
pear {n} /pɛɚ/ (fruit) :: poire {f}
pear {n} (tree) :: poirier {m}
pear cider {n} (perry) SEE: perry ::
pearl {n} (light-colored tern) SEE: tern ::
pearl {n} (mother-of-pearl) SEE: mother-of-pearl ::
pearl {n} /pɝl/ (rounded shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks) :: perle {f}
pearl {n} (5-point type) :: parisienne, sédanoise
pearl {n} (fringe or border) SEE: fringe ::
pearl {n} (brill) SEE: brill ::
pearl barley {n} (barley with the husk and bran removed) :: orge perlé
pearl diver {n} (dishwasher) SEE: dishwasher ::
pearl necklace {n} (necklace made of pearls) :: collier de perles {m}
pearl of wisdom {n} (succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept) :: perle de sagesse, sage parole {f}
pearl tapioca {n} (edible balls made from tapioca) SEE: tapioca pearl ::
pearly antshrike {n} (passerine bird) :: batara perlé
pear-shaped {adj} (shaped like a pear) :: en forme de poire
pear tree {n} (a tree of the genus Pyrus) :: poirier {m}
pear wine {n} :: vin de poire {m}
peasant {n} /ˈpɛzənt/ (member of the agriculture low class) :: paysan {m}, paysanne {f}
peasant {n} (country person) :: paysan {m}, paysanne {f}, rustique {m}, villageois {m}, villageoise {f}
peasant {n} (uncouth, crude, or ill-bred person) :: rustaud {m}, rustaude {f}, paysan {m}
peasantry {n} (impoverished rural farm workers) :: paysannerie {f}
peashooter {n} (toy gun) :: pétoire
pea soup {n} (soup made from peas) :: soupe aux pois {f}
pea-souper {n} /ˈpiːˌsuːpə/ (dense, yellowish fog) :: purée de pois {f}
peat {n} /piːt/ (soil) :: tourbe {f}
peat bog {n} (bog composed of peat) :: tourbière {f}
peated {adj} :: tourbé
peavy {n} (tool used to manipulate logs) :: tourne-billes {m}
pea whistle {n} (kind of whistle) :: sifflet à roulette
pebble {n} /ˈpɛb.əl/ (stone) :: galet {m} (on a beach), caillou {m}
pebble {n} (rock fragment between 4 and 64 millimetres in diameter) :: gravillon {m}
pecan {n} /piːˈkɑːn/ (tree) :: pacanier {m}
pecan {n} (nut) :: noix de pécan {f}, pacane {f}
pecan pie {n} (pie made from corn syrup and pecans) :: tarte aux pacanes {f}
peccadillo {n} /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ (small sin or flaw) :: peccadille {f}
peccadillo {n} (petty offense) :: peccadille {f}
peccary {n} (a family of mammals related to pigs and hippos) :: pécari {m}
pechka {n} (Russian oven) SEE: Russian oven ::
peck {v} /pɛk/ (to strike or pierce with the beak or similar) :: becqueter
peck {v} (to kiss) :: bécoter
peck {n} (short kiss) :: bécot {m}, bisou {m}
pecker {n} (slang for penis) SEE: dick ::
pecker {n} (slang for woodpecker) SEE: woodpecker ::
pecker {n} (slang for courage) SEE: courage ::
peckerwood {n} (woodpecker) SEE: woodpecker ::
peckerwood {n} (white, especially ignorant or rustic) SEE: redneck ::
peckish {adj} :: affamé, avoir la dent
pectin {n} /ˈpɛktɪn/ (substance) :: pectine {f}
pectocellulosic {adj} :: pectocellulosique
pectoral {adj} /pɛkˈtɔɹəl/ (of or pertaining to the breast or chest) :: pectoral
pectoral fin {n} (fin located on each side of a fish) :: nageoire pectorale {f}
pectoral sandpiper {n} (Calidris melanotos) :: bécasseau à poitrine cendrée {m}
peculiar {adj} /pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljʊɹ̠/ (out of the ordinary) :: particulier, extraordinaire, bizarre, curieux
peculiar {adj} (common or usual for a particular place or circumstance) :: particulier
peculiarity {n} /pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/ (the quality or state of being peculiar) :: singularité {f}, bizarrerie {f}, étrangeté {f}
peculiarity {n} (that which is peculiar) :: particularité {f}, distinction {f}
pecuniary {adj} /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ (of or relating to money) :: monétaire
ped {n} (pedestrian) SEE: pedestrian ::
pedagogic {adj} (pedagogical) SEE: pedagogical ::
pedagogical {adj} (of, or relating to pedagogy) :: pédagogique
pedagogism {n} (system, occupation, character, or manner of pedagogues) :: pédagogisme {m}
pedagogue {n} (a teacher) :: pédagogue {m} {f}
pedagogy {n} /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/ (profession of teaching) :: pédagogie {f}
pedal {n} /ˈpɛdəl/ (lever operated by one's foot) :: pédale {f}
pedal {v} (to operate a pedal) :: pédaler
pedal {adj} (of or relating to the foot) :: pédal
pedalo {n} /ˈpɛdələʊ/ (small boat propelled by pedals) :: pédalo {m}, pédal'eau {m}, bateau à pédales {m}
pedal pushers {n} (women's slacks that end at the calves) :: legging {m}
pedant {n} /ˈpɛdənt/ (person overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning) :: pédant {m}, pédante {f}
pedant {n} (person who emphasizes their knowledge through strict adherence to rules of vocabulary and grammar) :: pédant {m}, pédante {f}
pedantic {adj} /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ (like a pedant) :: méticuleux
pedantic {adj} (being showy of one's knowledge) :: pédant
pedantic {adj} (being finicky with language) :: pointilleux
pedantic {adj} :: pédant
pedantical {adj} (pedantic) SEE: pedantic ::
pedantry {n} /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ (excessive attention to detail or rules) :: pédantisme {m}
pedantry {n} (overly ambitious display of learning) :: pédanterie {f}
peddle {v} /ˈpɛdəl/ (to sell things, especially door to door) :: colporter
peddle {v} (to spread or cause to spread) :: colporter
peddler {n} (itinerant seller of small goods) :: colporteur {m}, marchand ambulant {m}
peddler {n} (drug dealer) SEE: drug dealer ::
pederast {n} /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ (practitioner of pederasty) :: pédéraste {m} (pédé {m} [slang]
pederastic {adj} (relating or pertaining to pederasty) :: pédérastique
pederasty {n} /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ (pederasty) :: pédérastie {f}
pederasty {n} (archaic: homosexual anal sex) SEE: sodomy ::
pedestal {n} /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ (the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like) :: piédestal {m}
pedestrian {adj} /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ (of or intended for pedestrians) :: piéton, piétonnier, pédestre
pedestrian {adj} (ordinary) :: banal, ordinaire, bateau
pedestrian {n} (somebody walking rather than using a vehicle) :: piéton {m}, piétonne {f}
pedestrian crossing {n} (place for pedestrians to cross a street) :: passage piéton {m}
pedestrianization {n} (the restriction of access to a street to pedestrians only) :: piétonnisation {f}, piétonisation {f}
pedestrianize {v} (restrict access to a street to pedestrians only) :: piétonniser, piétoniser
pediatric {adj} (of or pertaining to pediatrics) :: pédiatrique
pediatrician {n} /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃən/ (physician who specialises in pediatrics) :: pédiatre {m} {f}
pediatrics {n} (branch of medicine) :: pédiatrie {f}
pedicab {n} /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ (vehicle) :: velotaxi {m}, cyclo {m}
pedicel {n} /ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/ (stalk of an individual flower) :: pédicelle
pedicellate {adj} (Having (or supported by) a pedicel.) :: pédiculé
pediculicide {n} :: pédiculicide {m}
pedicure {n} (superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails) :: pédicure {f}
pedicurist {n} (pedicurist) :: pédicuriste
pedigree {n} /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/ (chart of ancestors) :: pedigree {m}
pediment {n} /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ (architectural element) :: fronton {m}
pedology {n} (soil science) :: pédologie {f}
pedology {n} (study of children's behaviour) :: pédologie {f}, paidologie {f}
pedometer {n} /pɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ (device) :: podomètre {m}
pedophile {n} /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ (an adult who is sexually attracted to children) :: pédophile {m} {f}
pedophilia {n} /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ (sexual feeling or desire by adults towards children) :: pédophilie {f}
pedosexual {adj} (constituting sexual activity between adults and children) :: pédosexuel
pedosexuality {n} (sexual activity between an adult and a child) :: pédosexualité {f}
pee {n} /piː/ :: pipi {m}
pee {v} :: faire pipi, uriner
pee {n} (name of the letter P, p) :: {m}
peek {v} /piːk/ (To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep) :: jeter un coup d'œil
peekaboo {n} (game for small children) :: coucou
peek-a-boo bra {n} (A bra that is more revealing than usual) :: redresse-seins {m}
peel {v} /piːl/ (to remove skin) :: [peach,onion] peler, [vegetable,fruit] éplucher, [crustacean] décortiquer
peel {n} (skin of a fruit) :: [peach,onion] pelure {f}, [vegetable,fruit] épluchure {f}
peel {n} (spadelike implement for removing loaves from an oven) :: pelle à four {f}
Peel {prop} (regional municipality) :: Peel {m}
peeler {n} /ˈpiːlɚ/ (person who peels food) :: éplucheur {m}; éplucheuse {f}
peeler {n} (kitchen utensil) :: épluchoir {m}, économe {m}
peel off {v} (to separate) :: s'écailler
pee one's pants {v} (wet oneself) SEE: wet oneself ::
peep {n} /pip/ (quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird) :: pépiement {m}
peep {n} (sandpiper) SEE: sandpiper ::
pee-pee {n} (childish: urine) SEE: wee-wee ::
pee-pee {n} (childish: genitalia) SEE: wee-wee ::
peephole {n} /pʰiphoʊɫ/ (hole) :: judas {m}
peeping tom {n} (person who secretly watches someone to gain sexual pleasure) :: voyeur {m}, voyeuse {f}
peepshow {n} (sex show) :: peep show {m}
peer {v} /pɪə/ (to look with difficulty or as if searching) :: scruter du regard
peer {n} /pɪə/ (someone or something of equal level) :: pair {m}, pareil {m} (pareille {f}), semblable
peer {n} (noble) :: pair {m}, noble {m} {f}
peerage {n} (the rank or title of a peer) :: pairie {f}
peerless {adj} (without peer or equal) :: hors pair
peer pressure {n} (encouragement by one's peers) :: pression des pairs {f}
peer-reviewed journal {n} :: revue à comité de lecture {f}
peevish {adj} /ˈpivɪʃ/ (constantly complaining) :: maussade, geignard
peg {n} /pɛɡ/ (a cylindrical object) :: cheville {f}
peg {n} (a protrusion used to hang things on) :: porte-manteau {m}, patère {f}
peg {v} (To fasten using a peg) :: cheviller
peg {v} (To affix or pin) :: épingler
peg {v} (To fix a price or value) :: fixer
peg {v} (To throw) :: lancer avec force
peg {v} (To indicate or ascribe an attribute to) :: cataloguer comme, mettre sur le dos
pegasus {n} (winged horse) :: pégase {m}
Pegasus {prop} (mythical winged horse) :: Pégase {m}
Pegasus {prop} (constellation) :: Pégase {m}
Pei-ching {prop} (Beijing) SEE: Beijing ::
Peitho {prop} (One of the Charites) :: Péitho
pejorative {adj} /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ (disparaging, belittling or derogatory) :: péjoratif
pejoratively {adv} (pejorative manner) :: péjorativement
pejvakin {n} :: pejvakine {f}
pekan {n} (fisher) SEE: fisher ::
Pekin {n} (patterned fabric) :: pékin {m}
Pekin duck {n} (breed of domestic duck) :: canard de Pékin {m}
Peking {prop} (Beijing) SEE: Beijing ::
Peking duck {n} (dish consisting of duck and pancake) :: canard laqué de Pékin {m}, canard laqué {m}
Pekingese {n} (someone from Beijing) :: Pékinois {m}, Pékinoise {f}, Pékinais {m} [rare], Pékinaise {f} [rare]
Pekingese {n} (dog) :: pékinois {m}, pékinoise {f}
Pekingese {adj} (of or related to Beijing) :: pékinois {m}, pékinais {m} [rare]
Peking opera {n} (form of Chinese theatre) :: opéra de Pékin {m}, opéra de Beijing {m}
Peking willow {n} (Salix babylonica) SEE: weeping willow ::
Pelagianism {n} (Christian belief) :: pélagianisme {m}
pelagic {adj} /pəˈlædʒɪk/ (living in the open sea) :: pélagique
pelargonium {n} (flower of the genus Pelargonium) :: pélargonium {m}
peled {n} (Coregonus peled) :: peled {m}
Peleus {prop} /ˈpiː.li.əs/ (surname) :: Pélée
pelican {n} /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ (any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae) :: pélican {m}
pellagra {n} /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ (disease) :: pellagre {f}
pellet {n} /ˈpɛlɪt/ (A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter) :: granule
pellet {n} (A lead projectile used as ammunition in rifled air guns) :: plomb {m}
pellet {n} (Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls) :: pelote
pelletize {v} (to form into pellets) :: granuler, pastiller
pell-mell {adv} /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ (in haste and chaos) :: pêle-mêle
Peloponnese {prop} /pɛləpəˈniːs/ (region of Greece) :: Péloponnèse {m}
peloton {n} (main group of riders in a cycling race) :: peloton {m}
pelt {n} /pɛlt/ (skin of a beast with the hair on) :: peau {f}, dépouille {f}
pelt {n} (human skin, see also: skin) :: peau {f}
pelt {v} (to bombard) :: bombarder
pelt {v} (to rain heavily) :: pleuvoir à verse
pelvic {adj} /ˈpɛlvɪk/ (of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis; as, pelvic cellulitis) :: pelvien
pelvic fin {n} (either of a pair of fins) :: nageoire pelvienne {f}
pelvimeter {n} (instrument for measuring the pelvis) :: pelvimètre {m}
pelvis {n} /ˈpɛlvɪs/ (bone) :: bassin {m}, pelvis {m}
pemmican {n} /ˈpɛmɪkən/ (food mixture) :: pemmican {m}
pen {n} (wing) SEE: wing ::
pen {n} /pɛn/ (enclosure (enclosed area) for animals) :: enclos {m}
pen {n} (prison cell) :: cellule {f}
pen {n} (writing tool) :: plume {f}, stylo {m}
pen {v} (to write) :: écrire
pen {n} (female swan) :: cygne femelle {m}
pen {n} ((baseball) bullpen) SEE: bullpen ::
pen {n} (light pen) SEE: light pen ::
penal code {n} (penal code) SEE: criminal code ::
penalize {v} /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ (to subject to a penalty) :: pénaliser
penally {adv} (according to a penal code) :: pénalement
penalty {n} /ˈpɛnəlti/ (legal sentence) :: penalisation {f}
penalty {n} (punishment for violating rules of procedure) :: peine {f}
penalty {n} (penalty kick) SEE: penalty kick ::
penalty area {n} (area on a soccer pitch) :: surface de réparation {f}
penalty box {n} (in ice hockey, enclosed bench for serving a penalty) :: banc des pénalités {m}
penalty box {n} (penalty area) SEE: penalty area ::
penalty kick {n} ((soccer) a form of direct free kick) :: penalty {m}, [colloquial] péno {m}
penalty kill {n} (period during the game) :: désavantage numérique {m}, infériorité numérique {f}
penalty shootout {n} (a series of penalty kicks) :: tirs au but {m-p}
penalty try {n} (awarding of five points) :: essai de pénalité {m}
penance {n} /ˈpɛn.əns/ (voluntary self-imposed punishment) :: pénitence
penance {n} (sacrament in some churches) :: pénitence {f}
penchant {n} /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ (taste, liking, or inclination (for)) :: penchant {m}
pencil {n} /ˈpɛnsəl/ (graphite writing-instrument) :: crayon {m}
pencil box {n} (container for stationery) SEE: pencil case ::
pencil case {n} /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ (object purposed to contain stationery) :: trousse {f} [d'école], plumier {m}
pencil crayon {n} (pencil crayon) SEE: colored pencil ::
pencil holder {n} :: porte-crayon {m}, portecrayon {m}
pencil in {v} (to make a tentative booking) :: poser une option
pencil pusher {n} (one who does office work) :: gratte-papier {m} (paper scratcher)
pencil sharpener {n} (device used to sharpen pencils) :: taille-crayon {m}, aiguisoir {m} [Canadian French]
pencil skirt {n} (very narrow skirt) :: jupe-crayon {f}
pendant {n} /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ (a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck) :: pendentif {m}
pendentive {n} (triangular section of vaulting) :: pendentif {m}
pending {adj} /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ (awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation) :: en suspens
pending {adj} (begun but not completed) :: en suspens
pending {adj} (about to happen; imminent or impending) :: en suspens
pen drive {n} (flash drive) SEE: flash drive ::
pendulum {n} /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ (body suspended from a fixed support) :: pendule {m}
pendulum clock {n} (clock that uses a pendulum) :: pendule {f}
pene-enclave {n} (entity only reachable through another area) :: quasi-enclave, périclave
Penelope {prop} /pɨˈnɛləpi/ (wife of Odysseus) :: Pénélope
Penelope {prop} (female given name) :: Pénélope
peneplain {n} /ˈpiːnɪpleɪn/ (low plain) :: pénéplaine {f}
penetrate {v} /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ (enter into) :: pénétrer
penetrating {adj} /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/ (able to pierce or penetrate) :: pénétrant
penetration {n} /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ (act of penetrating) :: pénétration {f}
penfriend {n} (person with whom one exchanges letters) SEE: pen pal ::
penguin {n} /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ (flightless sea bird) :: manchot {m}, pingouin {m} [informal]
penguinarium {n} (vivarium for penguins) :: pinguinarium
-penia {suffix} (deficiency) :: -pénie {f}
peniaphobia {n} (fear of poverty and/or poor people) :: péniaphobie {f}
penicillin {n} /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/ (penicillin) :: pénicilline {f}
penile {adj} /ˈpiːnaɪl/ (having to do with the penis) :: pénien
peninsula {n} /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ (piece of land projecting into water) :: péninsule {f}, presqu'île {f}
peninsular {adj} (of or connected with a peninsula) :: péninsulaire
penis {n} /ˈpinɪs/ :: pénis {m}, bite {f}, membre {m}, membre viril {m}
penis {n} (penis) SEE: member ::
penis {n} (penis of an animal) SEE: pizzle ::
penis envy {n} (unconscious desire) :: envie du pénis {f}
penitent {n} /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ (one who repents of sin) :: pénitent {m}
penitentiary {n} /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ (prison) :: pénitencier {m}
penknife {n} (small pocketknife) :: canif {m}
pen name {n} (writer's pseudonym) :: nom de guerre {m}, nom de plume {m}
pennant {n} /ˈpɛnənt/ (flag on ship to represent special condition) :: fanion {m}
penniless {adj} /ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/ (utterly without money) :: sans le sou
Pennsylvania {prop} /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ (US state) :: Pennsylvanie
penny {n} /ˈpɛ.ni/ (1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound) :: penny {m}
penny {n} (1/100 of a pound sterling or British pound) :: penny {m}
penny {n} (one-cent coin in US and Canada) SEE: cent ::
penny bun {n} (Boletus edulis) SEE: porcini ::
penny farthing {n} (bicycle) :: grand-bi {m}
penny for your thoughts {phrase} /ˈpɛn.i fɔɹ jʊɹ ˈθɑts/ (inquiry into the thoughts) :: à quoi penses-tu en ce moment ?
penology {n} (study of punishment and prevention of crime) :: pénologie {f}
pen pal {n} (friend with whom one communicates using letters) :: correspondant {m}; correspondante {f}
pen-pusher {n} (person who performs routine office work) SEE: pencil pusher ::
pension {n} /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ (regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services) :: pension {f}, retraite {f}
pension {n} (boarding house) :: pension {f}
pension {n} :: (demi) pension
pension {v} (to grant a pension) :: pensioner
pensioner {n} /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ (someone who lives on a pension) :: retraité {m}, retraitée {f}
pensioner {n} (someone at typical age for a pensioner) SEE: senior citizen ::
pension fund {n} (pool of assets) :: fonds de pension {m}
pensive {adj} /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ (having the appearance of thinking) :: pensif
pensive {adj} (looking thoughtful or sad) :: pensif, chagrin, mélancolique
penstroke {n} (a stroke of a pen) :: coup de stylo {m}
pentachloride {n} (pentachloride) :: pentaclorure {m}
pentacle {n} /ˈpɛnt.ə.kl̩/ (pentagram) :: pentacle
pentacle {n} :: pentacle {m}
pentagon {n} /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ (a polygon with five sides and five angles) :: pentagone {m}
Pentagon {prop} /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ (headquarters of the United States of America's Department of Defense) :: Pentagone {m}
pentagram {n} (shape of five-pointed star) :: pentagramme {m}
pentahedron {n} /ˌpɛntaˈhiːdɹən/ (solid geometric figure) :: pentaèdre {m}
pen-tailed treeshrew {n} (Ptilocerus lowii) :: ptilocerque {m}
pentalogy {n} (series of five related works of art) :: pentalogie {f}
pentane {n} (aliphatic hydrocarbon: C5H12) :: pentane {m}
pentanoic acid {n} (valeric acid) SEE: valeric acid ::
pentaquark {n} /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ (subatomic particle consisting of five quarks) :: pentaquark {m}
pentarchic {adj} :: pentarchique
pentarchy {n} :: pentarchie {f}
Pentarchy {prop} (model of Church organization historically championed in the Eastern Orthodox Church) :: Pentarchie {f}
pentathionic acid {n} :: acide pentathionique {m}
pentatonic {adj} (based on five notes) :: pentatonique {m} {f}
pentavalent {adj} (having a valence of 5) :: pentavalent
pentazole {n} (Chemical compound) :: pentazole {m}
Pentecost {prop} /ˈpɛntɪkɔst/ (Christian festival) :: Pentecôte {f}
Pentecostal {n} (a member of a Pentecostal church) :: pentecôtiste
Pentecostalism {n} (Christian religious movement) :: pentecôtisme {m}
Pentecost Monday {prop} (Whit Monday) SEE: Whit Monday ::
pentennial {adj} (quinquennial) SEE: quinquennial ::
penthouse {n} /ˈpɛnthaʊs/ (an outhouse or other structure attached to the outside wall of a building) :: appentis {m}
penthouse {n} (an apartment or suite on the top floor of a tall building) :: attique {m} {f}, penthouse {m}
Pentium {prop} /ˈpɛnti.əm/ (chip) :: Pentium
pentoic acid {n} (valeric acid) SEE: valeric acid ::
pentol {n} (organic compound) :: pentol {m}
penultimate {adj} /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ (next-to-last in a sequence) :: avant-dernier, pénultième
penultimate {n} (something right before the last one) :: avant-dernier {m}
penumbra {n} /pəˈnʌmbɹə/ (partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse) :: pénombre {f}
penumbra {n} (region around a sunspot) :: pénombre {f}
penury {n} /ˈpɛnjʊɹi/ (lack of something) :: pénurie {f}
peon {n} /ˈpiː.ən/ (peasant or serf) :: péon {m}
peony {n} /ˈpiːəni/ (Paeonia genus of flowering plants) :: pivoine {f}
people {n} /ˈpipəl/ (a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons) :: gens {p}
people {n} (a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc.) :: peuple {m}
people {n} (a group of persons regarded as being employees etc.) :: équipe {f}
people {n} (a person's ancestors, relatives or family) :: les miens {m-p}
people {n} (the mass of community as distinguished from a special class) :: peuple {m}
people {v} (to fill with people) :: peupler
people {v} (to become populous) :: se peupler
people {v} (to inhabit, to occupy) :: peupler
People of the Book {n} (Non-Muslims who adhere to an Abrahamic religion) :: gens du Livre {m-p}
people's {adj} (of, from, or controlled by the common people) :: populaire
People's Democratic Republic of Algeria {prop} (official name of Algeria) :: République algérienne démocratique et populaire {f}
People's Democratic Republic of Yemen {prop} (South Yemen) :: République démocratique populaire du Yémen
People's Liberation Army {prop} (army branch) :: Armée populaire de libération {f}
people's republic {n} (self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments) :: république populaire {f}
People's Republic of Bangladesh {prop} (People's Republic of Bangladesh) :: République populaire du Bangladesh
People's Republic of China {prop} (official name of China) :: République populaire de Chine {f}
people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones {proverb} (one shouldn't criticize others for having the same fault) :: c’est l’hôpital qui se fout de la charité, celui qui vit dans une maison de verre ne doit jamais lancer de pierres
pep {v} /pɛp/ (to inject with energy and enthusiasm) :: énergiser, ravigoter, revigorer
pep {n} (energy and enthusiasm) :: pep {m}, peps {m}, tonus {m}, punch {m}, entrain {m}
pepper {n} /ˈpɛpɚ/ (plant) :: poivrier {m}
pepper {n} (spice) :: poivre {m}
pepper {n} (fruit of the capsicum) :: [spicy] piment {m}, [mild] poivron {m}
pepper {v} (add pepper to) :: poivrer, assaisonner de poivre
peppercorn {n} /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/ (the seeds of the plant Piper nigrum) :: grain de poivre
pepper mill {n} (a small handheld grinder) :: moulin à poivre {m}
peppermint {n} /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ (herb) :: menthe poivrée {f}
pepper pot {n} (container) :: poivrière {f}
pepper shaker {n} (a small container designed to hold pepper and facilitate sprinkling it) :: poivrière {f}, poivrier {m}
pepper spray {n} (non-lethal riot-control agent) :: gaz poivre {m}, gaz poivré {m}, poivre de Cayenne {m}
pepperwort {n} /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ (plant in the genus Lepidium) :: lepidium {m}
Pepsi {prop} /ˈpɛpsi/ (the brand of drink) :: Pepsi
pepsin {n} /ˈpɛpsɪn/ (digestive enzyme) :: pepsine {f}
pep talk {n} /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ (a rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm) :: exhortation {f}, laïus d'encouragement {m}
peptic ulcer {n} (ulcer) :: ulcère peptique {m}
peptide {n} (class of organic compounds) :: peptide {m}
peptide bond {n} (amine bond) :: liaison peptidique {f}
peptization {n} (reaction) :: peptisation {f}
per {prep} /pɝ/ (for each) :: par
per {prep} (used in expressing ratios of units) :: par, à, au
per {prep} (via) :: par, par voie, via
per {prep} (in accordance with) :: selon, suivant, d'après
perambulator {n} (pram) SEE: pram ::
per annum {prep} (for each year) :: par an
per capita {adj} (per person) :: par personne
per capita {adj} (shared equally among all individuals) :: par habitant
per capita {adv} (per person) :: par habitant
percarbide {n} :: percarbure {m}
perceive {v} /pəˈsiːv/ (to understand) :: percevoir
percent {n} /pɚˈsɛnt/ (a part or other object per hundred) :: pour cent, pourcent
percentage {n} /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ (part of a whole) :: pourcentage {m}
percentage {n} (share of the profits) :: pourcentage {m}
percentage point {n} (unit of the difference of two percentages) :: point de pourcentage {m}
perceptible {adj} /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ (able to be perceived) :: perceptible
perceptibly {adv} (in a perceptible manner) :: perceptiblement
perception {n} /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ (conscious understanding of something) :: perception {f}
perception {n} (vision (ability)) :: perception {f}
perception {n} (that which is detected by the five senses) :: perception {f}
perception {n} (acuity) SEE: acuity ::
perceptive {adj} /pəˈsɛptɪv/ (having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition) :: perspicace, pertinent
perch {n} /pɝtʃ/ (fish of the genus Perca) :: perche {f}
perch {n} (rod used by bird) :: perchoir {m}
Perches {prop} (Commune in Haiti) :: Perches
percipient {n} (One who has perceived a paranormal event) :: percipient
percolate {v} /ˈpəɹkəleɪt/ ((transitive) pass a liquid through a porous substance) :: faire percoler, filtrer
percolate {v} ((intransitive) drain through a porous substance) :: percoler, filtrer
percolate {n} (liquid that has been percolated) :: percolat
percolation {n} (seepage or filtration of a liquid) :: percolation {f}
percolator {n} /ˈpɝkəleɪtɚ/ (coffee brewing device) :: percolateur {m}
percussion cap {n} (metal cap on muzzleloading firearms) :: amorce
percussion instrument {n} (type of instrument) :: instrument de percussion {m}
percussionist {n} (musician) :: percussionniste {m} {f}
percutaneous {adj} /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ (taking place through the skin) :: percutané
perdition {n} /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ (hell) :: enfer {m}
peregrine falcon {n} /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ (Falco peregrinus) :: faucon pèlerin {m}
peremptory {adj} /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ ((law) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal) :: irréfutable, sans appel, péremptoire
peremptory {adj} (Positive in opinion or judgment; decided, dogmatic) :: péremptoire
peremptory {adj} (imperious, dictatorial) :: impérieux, autoritaire, dictatorial
perennial {adj} /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ (lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time) :: pérenne
perennial {adj} :: pérenne
perennial {n} (perennial plant) :: vivace {m} {f}
perestroika {prop} /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ (reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s) :: perestroïka {f}
perfect {adj} /ˈpɝfɪkt/ (fitting its definition precisely) :: parfait
perfect {adj} (having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose) :: parfait {m}
perfect {adj} (without fault or mistake) :: parfait
perfect {adj} (grammar: of a tense or verb form: representing a completed action) :: parfait {m}
perfect {v} /pɚˈfɛkt/ (make perfect) :: perfectionner, parfaire
perfect field {n} (field such that every irreducible polynomial over it has distinct roots) :: corps parfait {m}
perfect fifth {n} (interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones) :: quinte juste {f}
perfectibility {n} (the possibility of achieving perfection) :: perfectibilité {f}
perfection {n} /pɚˈfɛkʃən/ (being perfect) :: perfection {f}
perfectionism {n} (a dislike for anything less than perfection) :: perfectionnisme {m}
perfectionist {n} (person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect) :: perfectionniste {m} {f}
perfectionist {adj} (inclined or related to perfectionism) :: perfectionniste
perfectionistic {adj} (perfectionist) SEE: perfectionist ::
perfectitude {n} (perfection) SEE: perfection ::
perfective {adj} /pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktɪv/ (relative to the perfect tense or perfective aspect) :: perfectif
perfective {n} (perfective verb form) :: perfectif {m}
perfective aspect {n} (grammatical term) :: perfectif {m}
perfectly {adv} /ˈpɝfɪktli/ (with perfection) :: parfaitement
perfect number {n} (a number that is the sum of all of its divisors except itself) :: nombre parfait {m}
perfect pitch {n} (ability) :: oreille absolue {f}
perfidious {adj} /pɚˈfɪdi.əs/ (pertaining to perfidy) :: perfide
perfidy {n} /ˈpɝ.fɪ.di/ (the act of violating faith or allegiance.) :: perfidie {f}
perfin {n} (perforated initial) :: perforé {m}
perforation gauge {n} (device for measuring perforation) :: odontomètre {m}
perforator {n} (hole punch) SEE: hole punch ::
perforce {adv} /pəˈfɔːs/ (by force) :: forcément
perforce {adv} (necessarily) :: nécessairement
perform {v} /pəˈfɔːm/ (to do something) :: exécuter (task), effectuer or faire (calculation), accomplir (miracle, promise)
perform {v} (to do something in front of an audience) :: jouer (actor), danser (dancer), chanter (singer), interpréter
performance {n} /pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ (the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; accomplishment) :: exécution {f}, performance {f}
performance {n} (that which is performed or accomplished) :: exécution {f}, performance {f}
performance {n} (live show or concert) :: représentation {f}, prestation {f}
performance {n} (amount of useful work accomplished) :: performance {f}
performance anxiety {n} (anxiety about performing in front of an audience) SEE: stage fright ::
performance art {n} (a form of art) :: art performance, performance artistique {f}, performance {f}
performance management {n} (process of ensuring that organisational goals are met) :: gestion de la performance {f}
performative utterance {n} (An expression which, when expressed in an appropriate context, actually does or accomplishes something) :: énoncé performatif {m}
performativity {n} :: performativité {f}
performer {n} /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ (performer, see also: actor; singer; musician) :: artiste {m} {f}, interprète {m} {f}, exécutant {m}, exécutante {f}
performing arts {n} (arts involving performance) :: arts de la scène
perfume {n} /pɚˈfjuːm/ (pleasant smell) :: parfum {m}, fragrance {f}
perfume {n} (substance providing a pleasant smell) :: parfum {m}
perfume {v} (to apply perfume to) :: parfumer
perfumer {n} /pəˈfjuːmə/ (person who makes or sells perfume) :: parfumeur {m}
perfumery {n} (shop selling perfumes) :: parfumerie {f}
perfunctory {adj} /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/ (performed out of routine, with little care) :: sommaire, superficiel, négligeant, pour la forme, de pure forme, détaché
perfusion {n} /pəɹˈfjuʒən/ (act of perfusing) :: perfusion
perfusionist {n} (clinician operating heart-lung machine) :: perfusionniste {m} {f}
Pergamum {prop} /ˈpɝːɡəməm/ (an ancient Greek city) :: Pergame
pergola {n} /ˈpɜːɡələ/ (framework) :: pergola {f}
perhaps {adv} /pɚˈhæps/ (indicating a lack of certainty) :: peut-être, possiblement
peri {n} /ˈpɪə.ɹi/ (sprite in Persian mythology) :: péri
perianth {n} (sterile parts of a flower) :: périanthe {m}
periapse {n} (periapsis) SEE: periapsis ::
periapsis {n} :: périapse, périapside {m}
pericardial {adj} (of or relating to the pericardium) :: péricardique
pericardiocentesis {n} ((surgery) removal of fluid from the pericardium) :: péricardiocentèse {f}
pericardium {n} (serous membrane that surrounds the heart) :: péricarde {m}
pericarp {n} /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ (outermost layer of a ripe fruit or ovary) :: péricarpe {m}
periclase {n} (a mineral, cubic magnesium oxide) :: périclase {f}
Pericles {prop} /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ (Greek politician) :: Périclès {m}
pericope {n} /pəˈɹɪkəpi/ (section of text forming a coherent thought) :: péricope {f}
pericope {n} (passage of religious Scripture) :: péricope liturgique {f}
pericycle {n} (cylinder of plant tissue) :: péricycle {m}
peridot {n} /ˈpɛɹɪdɒt/ (form of olivine) :: péridot {m}
perigalacticon {n} (closest point in the orbit of a star) :: périgalacticon {m}
perigee {n} /ˈpɛɹədʒi/ (closest point in an orbit about the Earth) :: périgée {m}
perigee {n} (closest point to the Earth) :: périgée {m}
perigone {n} (perianth) SEE: perianth ::
perihelion {n} (point where the planet or comet is nearest to the Sun) :: périhélie {m}
Perikhanyan {prop} (Armenian surname) :: Périkhanian
peril {n} /ˈpɛɹɪl/ (a situation of serious danger) :: péril, risque {m}
peril {n} (something that causes, contains, or presents danger) :: risque {m}
peril {n} :: péril
perilla {n} /pəˈɹɪl.ə/ (East Asian herb) :: perilla {f}, pérille {f}, pérille de Nankin {f}
perilous {adj} /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ (dangerous, full of peril) :: périlleux
perimenopause {n} (physiological stage menstruating women go through when approaching menopause) :: périménopause
perimeter {n} /pəˈɹɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ (sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object) :: périmètre {m}
perimeter {n} (length of such a boundary) :: périmètre {m}
perinatology {n} (branch of obstetrics focusing on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies) :: périnéologie {f}
perineal {adj} (perineal) :: périnéal
perineal raphe {n} (perineal raphe) :: raphé périnéal {m}
perineum {n} /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈniː.əm/ (anatomical term) :: périnée {m}
period {n} /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ (a length of time) :: période {f}
period {n} (history: period of time seen as coherent entity) :: période {f}
period {n} (punctation mark “.”) :: point {m}
period {n} (length of time during which something repeats) :: période {f}, cycle {m}
period {n} (division of sports match) :: période {f}
period {n} (chemistry: row in the periodic table) :: période {f}
period {n} (geology: subdivision of an era) :: système {m}
period {interj} (and nothing else) :: point !, point final !, point barre !, un point c'est tout !
period {n} (menstruation) SEE: menstruation ::
periodentosis {n} (inflammation) :: paradontose {f}
periodic {adj} /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ (relative to a period or periods) :: périodique {m} {f}
periodic {adj} (having repeated cycles) :: périodique {m} {f}
periodic {adj} (occurring at regular intervals) :: périodique {m} {f}
periodical {n} (publication that appears at fixed intervals) :: périodique {m}
periodically {adv} (in a regular, periodic manner) :: périodiquement
periodicity {n} (property of being periodic) :: périodicité {f}
periodic table {n} /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ (tabular chart of the chemical elements) :: tableau périodique {m}
periodontics {n} (study) :: parodontologie {f}
periodontist {n} (dentist whose speciality is periodontics) :: parodontologue {m} {f}, périodontiste {m} {f}
Perioikoi {n} /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ (ancient inhabitant of Laconia) :: périèques {m-p}
perioperative {adj} (relating to operation) :: periopératoire
periople {n} (external smooth layer of a hoof) :: muraille {f}
periosteum {n} (membrane surrounding a bone) :: périoste {m}
peripatetic {adj} /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ (walking about; itinerant) :: péripatétique {m} {f}, nomade {m} {f}, itinérant {m}
peripatetic {adj} (Having to do with Aristotle's philosophy or school of thought) :: péripatétique {m} {f}, péripatéticien {m}
peripeteia {n} /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ (a reversal of fortune; a sudden change in circumstances) :: péripétie {f}
peripheral {adj} /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ (on the periphery or boundary) :: périphérique
peripheral {adj} (unimportant) :: périphérique
peripheral {n} (computing device) SEE: peripheral device ::
peripheral device {n} (device that is outside the computer's system unit) :: périphérique informatique {m}, périphérique {m}
peripheral nervous system {n} (part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system) :: système nerveux périphérique
peripheral vision {n} :: vision périphérique {f}
periphery {n} /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ (outside boundary, parts or surface) :: périphérie {f}
periphrase {n} (use of more words than necessary) SEE: periphrasis ::
periphrasis {n} /pəˈɹɪfɹəsɪs/ (use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one) :: périphrase {f}
periphrastic {adj} /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/ (expressed in more words than are necessary) :: périphrastique
periphrastic {adj} (grammar: characterized by periphrase or circumlocution) :: périphrastique
periphyton {n} :: périphyton
periplegmatic {adj} :: périplegmatique {m} {f}
periscope {n} (viewing device) :: périscope {m}
periscopic {adj} (relating to periscopes) :: périscopique
perish {v} /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ (to decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing) :: périr
perish {v} (to die, to pass away, see also: die) :: périr
perish {v} :: périr
perishable {n} (food that does not keep) :: périssable
perishable {adj} (liable to perish) :: périssable
peristalsis {n} /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ (rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract) :: péristaltisme {m}
peristeronic {adj} /pəˈɹɪstəˈɹɒnɪk/ (pertaining to pigeons) :: péristéronique {m} {f}
peristyle {n} /ˈpɛɹəstaɪl/ (a courtyard; the space surrounded by a colonnade) :: péristyle {m}
peristyle {n} (a porch surrounded by columns) :: péristyle {m}
peritoneal {adj} (of, relating to or affecting the peritoneum) :: péritonéal
peritoneum {n} /ˌpɛɹ.ɪt.əˈniː.əm/ (serous membrane in mammals) :: péritoine {m}
peritonitis {n} (inflammation of the peritoneum) :: péritonite
peri-urban {adj} /ˌpɛɹ.ə.ˈɝ.bən/ (immediately adjoining an urban area) :: périurbain
periwinkle {n} /ˈpɛɹiˌwɪŋkəl/ (plant) :: pervenche {f}
periwinkle {n} (colour) :: pervenche {f}
periwinkle {n} (mollusc) :: bigorneau {m}, vigneau {m}, vignot {m}
perjure {v} /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒə(ɹ)/ (knowingly make a false statement of witness) :: parjurer
perjurer {n} /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ (Someone who has lied under oath) :: parjure {m} {f}
perjury {n} /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒəɹi/ (deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath) :: faux témoignage {m}
perk {n} /pɜː(r)k/ (perquisite) :: avantage {m}
perky {adj} /ˈpɝki/ (lively or enthusiastic) :: gai, enthousiaste, vif
perky {adj} (standing upright; firm) :: ferme, dressé
perlèche {n} (angular cheilitis) :: perlèche
Perm {prop} (city in Russia) :: Perm {m}
permaculture {n} (agriculture that renews natural resources and enriches local ecosystems) :: permaculture {f}
permafrost {n} /ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ (permanently frozen ground) :: pergélisol {m}, permafrost {m}
permalink {n} /ˈpɜː(ɹ).mə.lɪŋk/ (static address) :: permalien
permanence {n} /ˈpɜɹmənəns/ (the state of being permanent) :: permanence {f}
permanent {adj} /ˈpɝmənənt/ (without end) :: permanent
permanent {adj} (lasting for an indefinitely long time) :: permanent
permanent {n} (hair treatment) :: permanente {f}
permanent {n} (sum over all permutations) :: permanent
permanently {adv} /ˈpɝmənəntli/ (in a permanent manner) :: en permanence, en tous temps, toujours, continuellement
permanent resident {n} (person with permanent residency) :: résident de longue durée {m}, résident permanent {m} [Canada]
permanent wave {n} (series of waves in the hair) SEE: permanent ::
permeability {n} /ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ (property of being permeable) :: perméabilité {f}
permeability {n} ((physics) measure of magnetization of a material in the presence of a magnetic field) :: perméabilité {f}
permeable {adj} (that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids) :: perméable {m} {f}
permeate {v} /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ (to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement) :: s'infiltrer, s'insinuer
permeate {v} (to enter and spread through; to pervade) :: imprégner
Permian {prop} /ˈpəːmɪən/ (Permian period) :: Permien {m}
Permic {prop} (group of Finnic languages) :: langue permienne
permille {n} /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ (per thousand) :: pour mille
permission {n} /pəˈmɪʃən/ (authorisation) :: permission {f}
permissive {adj} (lenient) :: permissif
permit {v} /pɚˈmɪt/ (allow (something) to happen) :: permettre
permit {n} (an artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal) :: permis {m}, permission {f}
permittivity {n} (property of a dielectric medium) :: permittivité {f}
permutation {n} (one-to-one mapping) :: permutation {f}
permutation {n} (ordering of a set of distinct elements) :: permutation {f}
permutation group {n} (group whose elements are permutations) :: groupe de permutations {m}
permute {v} (to change the order of something) :: permuter
permute {v} ((mathematics) to make a permutation) :: permuter
pern {n} (honey buzzard) SEE: honey buzzard ::
Pernambucan {adj} :: pernamboucain
Pernambucan {n} :: pernamboucain
Pernambuco {prop} (state) :: Pernambouc
pernicious {adj} /pəˈnɪʃəs/ (causing much harm) :: nocif, malsain, pernicieux
pernicious {adj} (causing death or injury) :: nocif, délétère, nuisible, dangereux
perorate {v} (speak or declaim at great length) :: pérorer
peroration {n} /pɛɹɒˈɹeɪʃən/ (conclusion of a discourse) :: péroraison {f}
perovskite {n} (a mineral, calcium titanate) :: pérovskite {f}
peroxidation {n} (all senses) :: peroxydation
peroxide {n} (chemical compound with two oxygen atoms) :: peroxyde {m}
peroxide {n} (hydrogen peroxide) SEE: hydrogen peroxide ::
per pale {adv} (heraldry: perpendicularly to the horizontal plane) :: parti
perpendicular {adj} /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ (at or forming a right angle to) :: perpendiculaire {m} {f}
perpendicular {n} (line or plane) :: perpendiculaire {f}
perpendicularly {adv} (in a perpendicular manner) :: perpendiculairement
perpetrator {n} /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ (one who perpetrates) :: coupable {m} {f}
perpetual {adj} /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/ (lasting forever) :: perpétuel {m}
perpetually {adv} /pɚˈpɛtʃuəli/ (seeming to never end) :: perpétuellement
perpetuate {v} (to make perpetual) :: perpétuer
perpetuate {v} (to prolong the existence of) :: maintenir
perpetuate {v} :: perpétuer
perpetuity {n} (the quality or state of being perpetual) :: perpétuité {f}
Perpignan {prop} /ˌpɝpiˈnjɑ̃/ (city in Pyrénées-Orientales, France) :: Perpignan {m}
perplexed {adj} /pɚˈplɛkst/ (confused or puzzled) :: perplexe
perplexity {n} /pəɹˈplɛksədi/ (Quality of being confused or puzzled) :: perplexité
perquisite {n} /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ (benefit beyond salary) :: gratification {f}
perquisite {n} (gratuity) :: don {m}, cadeau {m}, pourboire {m}
perquisite {n} (privilege) :: privilège {m}
perry {n} /ˈpɛɹi/ (Beverage from pears) :: poiré {m}, cidre de poire {m}
per se {adv} /pəːˈseɪ/ (by itself) :: en soi, per se, en tant que tel {m}
persecute {v} /ˈpɝsəkjut/ (to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict) :: persécuter
persecution {n} /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ (the act of persecuting) :: persécution {f}
persecution {n} (a program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people) :: persécution {f}
Persephone {prop} /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ (Greek goddess) :: Perséphone {f}
Persepolis {prop} /pɝˈsepəlɪs/ (ancient city of Persia) :: Persépolis {m}
Perseus {prop} /ˈpɝsi.əs/ (mythical Greek warrior) :: Persée {m}
Perseus {prop} (constellation) :: Persée {m}
perseverance {n} /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ (persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence) :: persévérance {f}
perseverate {v} /pɚˈsɛvəˌɹeɪt/ :: persévérer
persevere {v} (persist steadfastly) :: persévérer
Persia {prop} (Iran) SEE: Iran ::
Persia {prop} /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ (region of ancient Iran) :: Perse {f}
Persian {n} /ˈpɝʒən/ (the Persian language) :: persan {m}
Persian {n} (person from Persia) :: Perse {m} {f}
Persian {n} :: [1,2] Persan {m}
Persian {adj} (of, from, or pertaining to Persia) :: persan
Persian {adj} :: persan
Persian Gulf {prop} /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ (gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula) :: golfe Persique {m}
persiflage {n} /ˈpɝː.sɪ.flɑːʒ/ (good-natured banter; raillery) :: badinerie {f}, persiflage {m}, plaisanterie {m}
persimmon {n} /pəɹˈsɪmən/ (fruit) :: kaki {m}
persimmon {n} (tree) :: plaqueminier (m)
persist {v} /pɚˈsɪst/ (continue to exist) :: persister
persistence {n} /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ (property of being persistent) :: persistance
persistent {adj} /pɚˈsɪstənt/ (refusing to give up) :: persistant, tenace
person {n} /ˈpɝsən/ (individual) :: personne {f}, homme {m}
person {n} (specifically a human being, see also: human; human being; man) :: personne {f}
person {n} (the physical body seen as distinct from the mind) :: personne {f}
person {n} (any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts) :: personne {f}
person {n} (grammar: linguistic category) :: personne {f}
persona {n} /pɝˈsoʊnə/ (social role) :: rôle social {m} casquette {f} [informal]
persona {n} (character played by an actor) :: personnage {m}
persona {n} (the appearance one presents to the world) :: persona {f}
personage {n} /ˈpɝsənɪd͡ʒ/ (a famous or important person) :: personnage {m}
personal {adj} /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/ (of or pertaining to a particular person) :: personnel
personal {adj} (done in person) :: en personne
personal {adj} (grammar: denoting person) :: personnel
personal computer {n} (small computer for use by one person at a time, see also: PC) :: ordinateur personnel {m}
personal data {n} :: données personnelles {f-p}
personal digital assistant {n} (hand-held electronic organizer) :: assistant numérique personnel {m}
personal effect {n} (item of personal property) :: effet personnel {m}
personal hygiene {n} (personal hygiene) :: hygiène corporelle {f}
personal identification number {n} (number used to confirm identity) SEE: PIN ::
personal injury {n} (injury to the body) :: blessure {f}
personality {n} /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ (set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people) :: personnalité {f}
personality disorder {n} (class of mental disorders) :: trouble de la personnalité {m}
personalization {n} /ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (act of personalizing) :: personnalisation {f}
personalize {v} (adapt to an individual) :: personnaliser
personal lubricant {n} (lubricant used during human sexual activity) :: lubrifiant anatomique {m}
personal pronoun {n} (part of speech) :: pronom personnel {m}
personal property {n} (any property that is movable) :: bien meuble {m}
personal stereo {n} (portable audio cassette player) :: baladeur {m}
personal trainer {n} (someone employed to help another with their fitness) :: coach sportif {m}, entraîneur personnel {m}
persona non grata {n} /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ (a person who is not welcome) :: persona non grata
personification {n} (person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea) :: personnification {f}
personify {v} (to be an example of) :: personnifier
personify {v} (to create a representation in the form of a character) :: personnifier
personnel {n} /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ (employees, office staff) :: personnel {m}
persons {n} /ˈpɜːsənz/ (More than one person; considered individually) :: personnes {f-p}
perspective {n} /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ :: perspective {f}
perspective {adj} (of, in or relating to perspective) :: perspectif
perspectivism {n} (philosophy) :: perspectivisme {m}
perspicacious {adj} /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ (showing keen insight) :: perspicace
perspicacious {adj} (Able to physically see clearly) :: clairvoyant
perspicacious {adj} :: perspicace, voyant clair
perspicaciously {adv} (with sharp of sight) :: perspicacement
perspicacity {n} /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ (Acute discernment or understanding; insight) :: perspicacité {f}
perspiration {n} (sweat) SEE: sweat ::
perspiration {n} /ˌpɜːspəˈɹeɪʃən/ (process of perspiring) :: transpiration {f}
perspire {v} (sweat) SEE: sweat ::
persuade {v} /pɚˈsweɪd/ (convince) :: persuader
persuasion {n} /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ (the act of persuading) :: persuasion {f}
persuasive {adj} (convincing) :: persuasif {m}, persuasive {f}, convaincant {m}, convaincante {f}
persuasively {adv} (in a manner intended to convince or persuade) :: persuasivement
pert {adj} /pɝt/ ((obsolete in English) open; evident; apert) :: ouvert {m}, évident {m}
pert {adj} (lively; brisk; sprightly; smart) :: animé {m}
pert {adj} (indecorously free, or presuming; saucy; bold; impertinent) :: impertinent {m}
pertain {v} /pɚˈteɪn/ (to belong) :: appartenir
pertechnetate {n} (anion or salt containing it) :: pertechnétate {m}
Perth {prop} /pɝθ/ (city in Scotland) :: Perth
Perth {prop} (city in Western Australia) :: Perth
pertinacious {adj} /pɝtn̩ˈeɪʃəs/ (holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose) :: obstiné
pertinacious {adj} (stubbornly resolute or tenacious) :: tenace
pertinacity {n} (state of being pertinacious) :: ténacité {f}, pertinacité
pertinence {n} (the quality of being pertinent) :: pertinence {f}
pertinent {adj} /ˈpəːtɪnənt/ (pertaining) :: pertinent
pertussis {n} (whooping cough) SEE: whooping cough ::
Peru {prop} /pə.ˈɹuː/ (country in South America) :: Pérou {m}
Perugia {prop} :: Pérouse
peruke {n} /pəˈɹuːk/ (wig) :: perruque {f}
peruse {v} /pəˈɹuːz/ (to examine or consider with care) :: examiner
peruse {v} (to lazily skim read for main ideas) :: survoler, feuilleter
peruse {v} (look over casually) :: jeter un coup d'œil
peruse {n} (perusal) :: examen {m}
Peruvian {n} /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ (person from Peru) :: Péruvien {m}, Péruvienne {f}
Peruvian {adj} (pertaining to Peru) :: péruvien
Peruvian slaty antshrike {n} (bird) :: batara bleuâtre
pervade {v} /pɚˈveɪd/ (to be in every part of) :: saturer, pénétrer, envahir
pervasive {adj} /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ (manifested throughout) :: pénétrant, envahissant
perverse {adj} /pɚˈvɝs/ (Turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted) :: pervers
perversion {n} (sexual practice considered abnormal; sexual deviance; immorality) :: perversion
pervert {n} /ˈpəɹvəɹt/ (one who has turned to error) :: déviant {m}, pervers {m}
pervert {n} (sexually perverted person) :: pervers {m}
perylene {n} (hydrocarbon) :: pérylène {m}
Pesach {prop} (Passover) SEE: Passover ::
Pescara {prop} (province) :: Pescara
Pescara {prop} (city) :: Pescara
pescetarian {n} /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ (a person who consumes no animal flesh with the exception of fish) :: pescétarien, pesco-végétarien
pescetarianism {n} (dietary choice) :: pescétarisme, pesco-végétarisme
peseta {n} /pəˈseɪtə/ (currency) :: peseta {f}
Peshawar {prop} (capital of North West Frontier Province, Pakistan) :: Peshawar {m}
pesky {adj} /ˈpɛski/ (annoying, troublesome, irritating) :: agaçant
peso {n} /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ (currency) :: peso {m}, péso {m}
pessimism {n} (general belief that bad things will happen) :: pessimisme {m}
pessimism {n} (doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds) :: pessimisme {m}
pessimist {n} /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ (someone who habitually expects the worst outcome) :: pessimiste {m} {f}
pessimistic {adj} /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ (marked by pessimism and little hopefulness) :: pessimiste
pessimistic {adj} (always expecting the worst) :: pessimiste
pest {n} /pɛst/ (plague) :: peste
pest {n} (destructive insect) :: peste {f}
pesticide {n} /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ (substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests) :: pesticide {m}
pestiferous {adj} /ˌpɛsˈtɪfəɹəs/ (containing organisms that cause contagious diseases) :: pestilentiel
pestilence {n} /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ (any highly contagious epidemic disease) :: peste {f}
pestle {n} /ˈpɛsəl/ (instrument used with a mortar to grind things) :: pilon
pesto {n} /ˈpɛstoʊ/ (an Italian sauce especially for pasta) :: pesto {m}
pet {n} /pɛt/ (an animal kept as a companion) :: animal familier {m}, animal de compagnie {m}
pet {n} (one who is excessively loyal to a superior) :: chouchou {m}
pet {v} (fondle (an animal)) :: caresser
pet {v} (fondle (another person) amorously) :: peloter
pet {v} (intransitive: fondle amorously) :: se peloter
PET {n} (positron emission tomography) SEE: positron emission tomography ::
PET {n} (polyethylene terephthalate) SEE: polyethylene terephthalate ::
peta- {prefix} /ˈpɛtə/ (SI prefix) :: peta-, péta-
petabyte {n} (1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes) :: pétaoctet {m}
petal {n} /ˈpɛtl̩/ (one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower) :: pétale {m}
petaloid {adj} (resembling petals) :: pétaloïde
petalous {adj} /ˈpɛtələs/ (having petals) :: pétaleux
petameter {n} (SI unit of length equal to 1015 meters) :: pétamètre {m}
petard {n} /pɪˈtɑɹd/ (explosive device) :: pétard
petard {v} (to attack) :: pétarder
PETase {n} (enzyme) :: PETase
petasecond {n} /ˈpɛ.təˌsɛk.ənd/ (1015 seconds) :: pétaseconde {f}
petasus {n} (low-crowned hat worn by the Ancient Greeks and Romans) :: pétase
pet cone {n} (Elizabethan collar) SEE: Elizabethan collar ::
PETE {n} (polyethylene terephthalate) SEE: polyethylene terephthalate ::
petechia {n} /pɪˈtiːkɪə/ (a small spot, especially on an organ, caused by bleeding underneath the skin) :: pétéchie {f}
Peter {prop} /ˈpiːtə/ (male given name) :: Pierre {m}
Peter {prop} (the Apostle) :: Pierre {m}
Peter {prop} (one of the epistles of Peter) :: Pierre {f}, P {f}
Peter Pan syndrome {prop} /piːtə pan ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ (Supposed psychological phenomenon) :: syndrome de Peter Pan {m}
Petersburgian {adj} (relating to Saint Petersburg) :: pétersbourgeois, saint-pétersbourgeois
Petersburgian {n} (resident of Saint Petersburg) :: Saint-Pétersbourgeois {m}, Saint-Pétersbourgeoise {f}
Petey {prop} (diminutive of Peter) :: Pierrot
petiolar {adj} (related to petioles) :: pétiolaire
petiole {n} /ˈpɛdiˌoʊl/ (stalk of a leaf) :: pétiole
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen {n} (dog breed) :: petit basset griffon vendéen
petite {adj} /pəˈtiːt/ (Of a woman: fairly short and of slim build) :: menue {f}
petition {n} /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/ (formal, written request made to an official person) :: pétition
petition {v} (to make a request) :: pétitionner
petitioner {n} (someone who presents a petition to a court) :: pétitionnaire
pet lamp-shade {n} (Elizabethan collar) SEE: Elizabethan collar ::
pet name {n} (name of endearment) :: petit nom {m}
Petrarch {prop} /ˈpetɹɑːɹk/ (the scholar and poet Petrarca) :: Pétrarque {m}
Petrarchan {adj} (of or relating to Petrarch) :: pétrarquiste, pétrarquien
Petrarchan sonnet {n} (type of sonnet) :: sonnet pétrarquien {m}, sonnet pétrarquiste {m}, sonnet italien {m}
Petrarchism {n} (Petrarch's literary style) :: pétrarquisme {m}
petrel {n} /ˈpɛtɹəl/ (Procellariiformes) :: pétrel {m}
petrichor {n} /ˈpɛtɹɪkɚ/ (distinctive scent which accompanies rain) :: petrichor {m}
Petri dish {n} /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdiʃ/ (dish used to culture bacteria) :: boîte de Petri {f}
petrify {v} /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ (to harden organic matter) :: pétrifier
petrify {v} (to produce rigidity akin to stone) :: pétrifier
petrify {v} (to immobilize with fright) :: pétrifier
petroglyph {n} (a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times) :: pétroglyphe {m}
petrol {n} (gasoline) SEE: gasoline ::
petroleum {n} (oil) SEE: oil ::
petroleum ether {n} (petroleum fraction) :: éther de pétrole {m}
petrology {n} /pɛˈtɹɒlədʒi/ (the study of rock) :: pétrologie {f}
petrol pump {n} (device at a petrol station that dispenses petrol) SEE: gas pump ::
petrol station {n} (gas station) SEE: gas station ::
petrol tank {n} (petrol tank) SEE: gas tank ::
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky {prop} (city in Russia) :: Petropavlovsk-Kamtchatski {m}
Petrovich {prop} (Russian patronymic) :: Petrovitch {m}
pet shop {n} (shop) :: animalerie {f}
petticoat {n} /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ (historical: ornamental skirt or underskirt) :: cotillon {m}
petticoat {n} (woman's undergarment worn under a skirt) :: jupon {m}, combinaison
petting {n} /ˈpɛtɪŋ/ (kissing, stroking, etc., in a sexual manner) :: pelotage {m}, tripotage {m}
petty {adj} /ˈpʰɛɾi/ (little, trifling, or inconsiderable, as a petty fault) :: petit, insignifiant
petty {adj} (small-minded) :: mesquin
petty bourgeoisie {n} (social class) :: petite bourgeoisie {f}
petty officer {n} (non-commissioned officer) :: maître {m}
petty theft {n} (theft of property of low value) :: larcin {m}, chapardage {m}
pettywhin {n} (needle furze) SEE: needle furze ::
petulant {adj} /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ (easily irritated or annoyed) :: irascible {m} {f}, pétulant {m}
Peugeot {prop} /ˈpɜːʒəʊ/ (French manufacturer of cars) :: Peugeot
Peugeot {n} (car manufactured by Peugeot) :: Peugeot {f}
pew {n} /pjuː/ (long bench in a church) :: banc de fidèle {m}, banc d’église {m}
pew {n} (enclosed compartment in a church) :: banc d’œuvre {m}, banc de l’œuvre {m}
pew {interj} (expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor) :: pouah
pewter {n} /ˈpjutɚ/ (alloy of tin, copper and antimony) :: métal blanc {m}, potin {m}
pewter {n} (alloy of tin and lead) :: potin gris {m}
-pexy {suffix} (fixing) :: -pexie {f}
peyote {n} /peɪˈjoʊti/ (cactus) :: peyotl {m}
phablet {n} /ˈfæblɪt/ (electronic handheld device) :: phablette {f}
-phage {suffix} /feɪd͡ʒ/ (something that eats, or consumes) :: -phage
phagocyte {n} (cell of the immune system) :: phagocyte {m}
phagocyte {v} (phagocytize) SEE: phagocytize ::
phagocytise {v} (phagocytize) SEE: phagocytize ::
phagocytize {v} (destroy by phagosytosis) :: phagocyter, engloutir
phagocytosis {n} /ˌfeɪɡəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ :: phagocytose
phagotrophy {n} :: phagotrophie {f}
Phaistos {prop} /ˈfɛstɒs/ (ancient Minoan city in southern Crete) :: Phaistos {m}
phalange {n} (phalanx) SEE: phalanx ::
phalanx {n} /ˈfeɪlæŋks/ (ancient Greek military unit) :: phalange {f}
phalanx {n} (finger or toe bone) :: phalange {f}
phalarope {n} /ˈfæləɹəʊp/ (wading bird in the family Scolopacidae) :: phalarope {m}
phaleristics {n} (the study of orders, fraternity, and award items) :: phaléristique
phallic {adj} (having to do with the penis) SEE: penile ::
phallic {adj} /ˈfælɪk/ (having to do with the penis) :: phallique
phallicism {n} (phallus-worship) :: phallisme {m}
phallocentrism {n} (Focus on the phallus or on a male point of view.) :: phallocentrisme
phallocracy {n} /faˈlɒkɹəsi/ (government by men) :: phallocratie {f}
phallocrat {n} (phallocrat) :: phallocrate {m} {f}, phallo {m} [colloquial]
phallological {adj} (phallological) :: phallologique
phallology {n} (phallology) :: phallologie {f}
phallus {n} (penis) SEE: penis ::
phallus {n} /ˈfæləs/ (the penis or its representation) :: phallus {m}
phanerophyte {n} (any woody plant that carries its dormant buds openly on branches above the ground) :: phanérophyte {m}
Phanerozoic {adj} (relating to the Phanerozoic eon) :: phanérozoïque
Phanerozoic {prop} (geologic eon) :: Phanérozoïque {m}
phantasmagoria {n} /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɔːɹi.ə/ (a dreamlike state) :: fantasmagorie {f}
phantasmophobia {n} (abnormal or irrational fear of ghosts and phantoms) :: phantasmophobie {f}
phantom {n} /ˈfæntəm/ (something having no physical reality) :: fantôme {m}
phantom limb {n} (false sensation) :: membre fantôme {m}
phantom pain {n} (sensation of pain coming from a part of the body that has been amputated) :: douleur fantôme {f}
phantosmia {n} :: phantosmie {f}
pharaoh {n} /ˈfæɹoʊ/ (supreme ruler of ancient Egypt) :: pharaon {m}
Pharisee {n} /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ (member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc) :: pharisien {m}
pharma {n} (pharmaceutical sector) :: industrie pharmaceutique {f}
pharmaceutical {adj} /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ (of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists) :: pharmaceutique
pharmaceutics {n} (pharmacy) SEE: pharmacy ::
pharmacist {n} /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ (professional who dispenses prescription drugs) :: pharmacien {m}, pharmacienne {f}, apothicaire [obsolete]
pharmacist {n} (one who studies pharmacy) :: pharmacien {m}, pharmacienne {f}
pharmacochemistry {n} :: pharmacochimie {f}
pharmacodependence {n} :: pharmacodépendance {f}
pharmacologic {adj} (pharmacological) SEE: pharmacological ::
pharmacological {adj} /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (of or having to do with pharmacology) :: pharmacologique
pharmacologist {n} /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (student of or one who is versed in pharmacology) :: pharmacologue {m}
pharmacology {n} /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒi/ (science that studies the effects of chemical compounds on living animals) :: pharmacologie {f}
pharmacotherapy {n} (use of pharmaceuticals to treat disease) :: pharmacothérapie {f}
pharmacovigilance {n} /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ (detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines) :: pharmacovigilance {f}
pharmacy {n} /ˈfɑɹməsi/ (a place where prescription drugs are dispensed) :: pharmacie {f}
Pharsalia {prop} /ˌfɑːˈseɪli.ə/ (poem by Lucan) :: Pharsale {f}
pharyngeal {adj} /fəˈɹɪndʒəl/ (of or pertaining to the pharynx) :: pharyngé, pharyngien
pharyngeal {adj} (of pharyngeal sounds) :: pharyngé, pharyngien
pharyngitis {n} (inflammation of the pharynx) :: pharyngite {f}, angine {f}
pharynx {n} /ˈfæɹɪŋks/ (part of alimentary canal) :: pharynx {m}
phase {n} /feɪz/ (distinguishable part of a sequence) :: phase
phase {n} (haplotype) SEE: haplotype ::
phase modulation {n} (form of modulation) :: modulation de phase
phase space {n} (space of states of a system) :: espace des phases {m}
phat {adj} /fæt/ (slang: excellent) :: génial, super
phat {adj} (slang: sexy) :: sexy
Phaëthon {prop} /ˈfeɪəθən/ (son of Helios) :: Phaéthon {m}, Phaéton {m}
phatic {adj} /ˈfætɪk/ (more polite than meaningful) :: phatique {m} {f}
pheasant {n} /ˈfɛzənt/ (bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food) :: faisan {m}
pheasant's eye {n} (flowering plant of the genus Adonis) :: adonis {m}, adonide {f}
phenakistoscope {n} :: phénakistiscope {m}
phenol {n} /ˈfinəl/ (caustic compound derived from benzene) :: phénol {m}
phenol {n} (any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring) :: phénol {m}
phenolic {adj} (organic chemistry: of, relating to, or derived from a phenol) :: phénolique
phenological {adj} (pertaining to phenology) :: phénologique
phenology {n} (study of the effect of climate) :: phénologie {f}
phenolphthalein {n} /fiːnɒlˈfθæliːn/ (pH indicator) :: phénolphtaléine {f}
phenomenal {adj} (remarkable) :: phénoménal
phenomenalism {n} (doctrine) :: phénoménisme {m}
phenomenality {n} (state or property) :: phénoménalité {f}
phenomenological {adj} (of or relating to phenomenology) :: phénoménologique
phenomenology {n} /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləɡi/ (philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena) :: phénoménologie
phenomenon {n} /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/ (observable fact or occurrence) :: phénomène {m}
phenomenon {n} (unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event) :: phénomène {m}
phenotype {n} /ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ (appearance of organism) :: phénotype {m}
phenotypic {adj} /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ (of, or relating to a phenotype) :: phénotypique
phenylalanine {n} (amino acid; C9H11NO2) :: phénylalanine {f}
phenylephrine {n} /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ (α-adrenergic receptor agonist) :: phényléphrine {f}
phenylketonuria {n} /fɛnʌɪlkiːtəˈnjʊəɹɪə/ (metabolic disorder) :: phénylcétonurie {f}
pheromonal {adj} (pertaining to a pheromone) :: phéromonal
pheromone {n} (chemical) :: phéromone {f}
phew {interj} /fjuː/ (Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise) :: pfou, ouf [relief]
phew {interj} (Used to show disgust) :: pouah
phi {n} /faɪ/ (Greek letter) :: phi {m}
phial {n} (glass vessel) SEE: vial ::
Philadelphia {prop} /fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ (largest city in Pennsylvania) :: Philadelphie
philander {n} (lover) SEE: lover ::
philanderer {n} /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ (fickle lover) :: flirteur {m}, charmeur {m}
philanderer {n} (someone who engages in casual sex) :: dragueur {m}
philanthropic {adj} (of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy) :: philanthropique
philanthropist {n} (person who loves mankind) :: philanthrope {m} {f}
philanthropist {n} (very generous person) :: philanthrope {m} {f}
philanthropy {n} (charity) SEE: charity ::
philanthropy {n} /fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/ (benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind) :: philantropie {f}
philatelic {adj} (relating to stamp collecting) :: philatélique
philatelist {n} /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ (a person who studies or collects stamps) :: philatéliste {m} {f}
philately {n} /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ (stamp collecting) :: philatélie {f}, collection de timbres {f}
philately {n} (the study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.) :: philatélie {f}
-phile {suffix} (Forming nouns and adjectives denoting "friend") :: -phile
Philemon {prop} /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ (book of the Bible) :: Épître à Philémon, Philémon {m}
Philemon {prop} (male given name) :: Philémon {m}
philharmonic {n} (full-sized symphonic orchestra) SEE: symphony orchestra ::
philharmonic orchestra {n} (symphony orchestra) SEE: symphony orchestra ::
philhellene {n} (lover of Greek culture) :: philhellène {m} {f}
philhellene {n} (supporter of Greek independence) :: philhellène {m} {f}
philia {n} (friendship) SEE: friendship ::
-philia {suffix} (forming words denoting abnormal linking towards a given thing) :: -philie {f}
philia {n} (liking) SEE: liking ::
Philip {prop} /ˈfɪlɪp/ (biblical persons) :: Philippe
Philip {prop} (male given name) :: Philippe {m}
Philippi {prop} /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ (ancient town) :: Philippes {m-p}
Philippians {prop} (book of the Bible) :: Philippiens {p}
philippic {n} /fɪˈlɪpɪk/ (any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation) :: philippique {f}
Philippine {adj} (Filipino) SEE: Filipino ::
Philippine eagle {n} (species of eagle endemic to the Philippines) :: aigle des singes
Philippines {prop} /ˈfɪlɪpinz/ (Republic of the Philippines) :: Philippines {f-p}
Philistia {prop} (ancient pentapolis in the Levant) :: Philistie
philistine {n} (Philistine) SEE: Philistine ::
philistine {adj} /ˈfɪləstaɪn/ (lacking in appreciation for art or culture) :: philistin
Philistine {n} /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ (person from Philistia) :: Philistin
Philistine {n} (person lacking appreciation of culture) :: philistin {m}
Philistine {adj} (philistine) SEE: philistine ::
philistinism {n} (philistinism) :: béotisme {m}
Phillips screwdriver {n} (screwdriver) :: tournevis cruciforme {m}
phillumenist {n} /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ (collector) :: philuméniste
phillumeny {n} (hobby) :: philuménie {f}
philogyny {n} (love or respect for women) :: philogynie {f}
philological {adj} (pertaining to the history of literature) :: philologique
philologically {adv} (in a philological manner) :: philologiquement
philologist {n} (person who engages in philology) :: philologue {m} {f}
philology {n} /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ (historical linguistics) :: philologie {f}
Philomena {prop} (female given name) :: Philomène {f}
philopolemic {adj} /ˌfɪləʊpəˈlɛmɪk/ (exalting or supporting conflict or war) :: philopolémique {f}
philosophaster {n} (a pretender to philosophy; a petty or charlatan philosopher) :: philosophâtre {m}, philosophard {m}
philosopher {n} /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ (person devoted to studying philosophy) :: philosophe {m} {f}
philosopher's stone {n} (philosopher's stone) :: pierre philosophale {f}
philosophically {adv} (in a philosophical manner) :: philosophiquement
philosophy {n} /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ (academic discipline) :: philosophie {f}
philosophy {n} :: philosophie
philosophy of science {n} (study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science) :: philosophie des sciences {f}
philter {n} /ˈfɪltɚ/ (love potion) :: philtre {m}
philtrum {n} /ˈfɪltɹəm/ (shallow groove running down the centre of the outer surface of the upper lip) :: sillon naso-labial {m}, philtrum {m}
phimosis {n} /faɪˈməʊsɪs/ (contraction of the foreskin) :: phimosis
phishing {n} /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ (malicious act) :: hameçonnage {m}
phlebitis {n} /flɪˈbaɪtɪs/ (inflammation of vein) :: phlébite {f}
phlebotomy {n} /flɪˈbɒtəmi/ (the opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection) :: phlébotomie {f}
Phlegethon {prop} /ˈflɛɡɪθɒn/ (river of the underworld) :: Phlégéthon {m}
phlegm {n} /flɛm/ (historical: humour) :: flegme {m}, pituite {f}
phlegm {n} (mucus secreted in the bronchial passages) :: glaire {f}
phlegm {n} (calmness, composure) :: flegme {m}
phlegmatic {adj} /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ (not easily excited to action) :: flegmatique {m} {f}
phloem {n} /ˈfləʊ.əm/ (vascular tissue) :: phloème {m}
phlogisticate {v} (to combine phlogiston with) :: phlogistiquer
phlogiston {n} /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/ (hypothetical fiery principle) :: phlogistique {m}
phlogiston {n} :: phlogiston, phlogistique
phlogopite {n} (a mica, the magnesium endmember of biotite) :: phlogopite {f}
phlogosis {n} (phlogosis) :: phlogose
phlox {n} (plant of genus Phlox) :: phlox {m}
Phnom Penh {prop} /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ (capital city of Cambodia) :: Phnom Penh {m}
pho {n} /foʊ/ (Vietnamese soup) :: pho {m}
-phobia {suffix} /ˌfəʊbi.ə/ (used to form nouns meaning fear) :: -phobie {f}
phobia {n} /ˈfəʊbi.ə/ (irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety) :: phobie {f}
phobophobia {n} (fear of fear) :: phobophobie {f}
Phobos {prop} /ˈfoʊbəs/ (mythology) :: Phobos {m}
Phobos {prop} (moon of Mars) :: Phobos
Phocaea {prop} /foʊˈsiːə/ (an ancient Ionian Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia) :: Phocée
phocomelia {n} /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ (phocomelia) :: phocomélie {f}
Phoenicia {prop} /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ (land of the Phoenicians) :: Phénicie
Phoenician {n} /fəˈniːʃən/ (inhabitant of Phoenicia) :: Phénicien
phoenix {n} /ˈfiːnɪks/ (mythological bird) :: phénix {m}
Phoenix {prop} /ˈfiːnɪks/ (mythical firebird) :: phénix {m}, phœnix {m}
Phoenix {prop} (constellation) :: Phénix {m}
Phoenix {prop} (capital city of Arizona, United States) :: Phoenix
Phoenix {prop} (nickname for Japan) :: Phénix
phon {n} (unit of apparent loudness) :: phone {m}
phone {v} /foʊ̯n/ (to call (someone) on the telephone) :: téléphoner, appeler
phone {n} (speech segment) :: phone {m}
phone {n} (telephone) SEE: telephone ::
-phone {suffix} (type of sound) :: -phone
-phone {suffix} (device that makes a sound) :: -phone
-phone {suffix} (speaker of a certain language) :: -phone
phone book {n} (telephone directory) SEE: telephone directory ::
phonebook {n} (telephone directory) SEE: telephone directory ::
phone booth {n} (telephone booth) SEE: telephone booth ::
phone call {n} (telephone call) SEE: telephone call ::
phonecard {n} (a chargecard used to pay for telephone calls) :: télécarte {f}
phone line {n} (telephone line) SEE: telephone line ::
phoneme {n} /ˈfoʊnim/ (indivisible unit of sound) :: phonème {m}
phonemic {adj} /fəˈniːmɪk/ (relating to phonemes) :: phonémique
phonemic merger {n} (phenomenon in which two different phonemes merge) :: convergence {f}
phonemic split {n} (phenomenon in which a single phoneme diverges) :: scission {f}
phonendoscope {n} (a form of stethoscope used in auscultation) :: phonendoscope {m}
phone number {n} (telephone number) SEE: telephone number ::
phone sex {n} (erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people) :: téléphone rose {m}
phonetic {adj} /fəˈnɛtɪk/ (relating to sounds of spoken language) :: phonétique
phonetic {adj} (linguistics: relating to phones) :: phonétique
phonetically {adv} (in the way it sounds) :: phonétiquement
phonetic erosion {n} :: érosion phonétique {f}
phonetician {n} /ˌfoʊnəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ (person who specializes in phonetics) :: phonéticien {m}, phonéticienne {f}, phonétiste {m} {f}
phonetics {n} /fəˈnɛtɪks/ (study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols) :: phonétique {f}
phone up {v} (to contact by telephone) :: téléphoner
Phoney War {prop} (Phoney War) :: drôle de guerre {f}
phonic {adj} (phonic) :: phonique
phonics {n} (phonetics) SEE: phonetics ::
phonics {n} (acoustics) SEE: acoustics ::
phono- {prefix} (relating to sound) :: phono-
phonogram {n} /ˈfɒnəˌɡɹæm/ ((linguistics) character or symbol) :: phonogramme {m}
phonograph {n} (archaic record player) SEE: gramophone ::
phonograph record {n} (record) SEE: record ::
phonography {n} (transcription of speech using symbol) :: phonographie {f}
phonological {adj} (of or relating to phonology) :: phonologique
phonologist {n} /fəˈnɑlədʒɪst/ (person who specializes in phonology) :: phonologue {m} {f}
phonology {n} /fəˈnɑlədʒi/ (subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages) :: phonologie {f}
phonon {n} /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/ (quantum of acoustic energy) :: phonon {m}
phononic {adj} (relating to the study of phonons) :: phononique
phonosemantic {adj} (CJKV characters with a semantic and a phonetic) :: phono-sémantique
phono-semantic compound {n} (a type of Chinese character) :: idéo-phonogramme {m}
phonotactics {n} /ˈfəʊnə(ʊ)ˌtaktɪks/ (branch of phonology) :: phonotactique {f}
phony {adj} /ˈfoʊni/ (fraudulent; fake) :: frauduleux {m}, contrefait {m}, falsifié {m}, faux {m}, à la noix, à la gomme
phony {n} (a person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own) :: usurpateur {m}, usurpatrice {f}, faux-nez {m} {f}, faussaire {m} {f}
phony {n} (a person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold) :: mystificateur {m}, guignol {m}, faux prophète {m}
phony as a three-dollar bill {adj} :: être faux comme un jeton
-phore {suffix} (bearer or carrier of) :: -phore
phormium {n} (New Zealand flax) :: phormion {m}, phormium {m}, lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
phosphatase {n} (an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters) :: phosphatase
phosphate {n} /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ (any salt or ester of phosphoric acid) :: phosphate {m}
phosphatemia {n} (the presence of phosphate in the blood) :: phosphatémie {f}
phosphide {n} (binary compound of phosphorus) :: phosphure {m}
phospholipid {n} (lipid consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group) :: phospholipide {m}
phosphorene {n} :: phosphorène {m}
phosphoresce {v} (to exhibit phosphorescence) :: phosphorescer
phosphorescence {n} /ˌfɑːsfəˈɹɛsəns/ (emission of light without heat) :: phosphorescence {f}
phosphorescent {adj} (emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away) :: phosphorescent
phosphoric {adj} (pertaining to phosphorus) :: phosphorique
phosphoric acid {n} (the colourless liquid; H3PO4) :: acide phosphorique {m}
phosphorous {adj} :: phosphorique
phosphorous acid {n} (H3PO3) :: acide phosphoreux {m}
phosphorus {n} /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ (element) :: phosphore {m}
phosphorylation {n} (the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor) :: phosphorylation {f}
photic {adj} (irradiated by light) :: photique
photino {n} (superpartner of the photon) :: photino {m}
photo {n} (photograph) SEE: photograph ::
photo {v} /ˈfoʊ.toʊ/ (to take a photograph) :: photographier
photo- {prefix} (light) :: photo-
photo album {n} (book with a collection of photographs placed inside) :: album photo {m}
photobomb {n} (a photo containing someone or something that is photobombing) :: photobomb {m}
photobook {n} (book of photographs) :: album photo {m}
photo booth {n} (a coin-operated kiosk used to take photographs) :: photomaton
photocatalysis {n} (Chemistry: Catalysis by a photocatalyst.) :: photocatalyse {f}
photocatalyst {n} (substance that absorbs light and catalyzes a reaction) :: photocatalyseur {m}
photocatalytic {adj} (of, pertaining to, or obtained by photocatalysis) :: photocatalytique {m} {f}
photocell {n} (photoelectric cell) SEE: photoelectric cell ::
photochemical {adj} (relating to photochemistry) :: photochimique
photochemical reaction {n} (chemical reaction) :: réaction photochimique
photoconductivity {n} (an increase in the electrical conductivity of a material as a result of incident electromagnetic radiation) :: photoconductivité {f}
photocopier {n} (machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates) :: photocopieur {m}, photocopieuse {f}
photocopy {n} (copy made using a photocopier) :: photocopie {f}
photodiode {n} (semiconductor) :: photodiode {f}
photodisintegration {n} (physics: any nuclear reaction initiated by absorption of high-energy electromagnetic radiation) :: photodésintégration {f}
photoelectric cell {n} (transducer) :: photocellule {f}, cellule photoélectrique {f}
photoemission {n} (ejection of electrons) :: photoémission {f}
photoemissive {adj} (relating to photoemission) :: photoémissif
photoemissivity {n} (being photoemissive) :: photoémissivité {f}
photogenic {adj} /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ (looking good when photographed) :: photogénique {m} {f}
photogrammetry {n} (both) :: photogrammétrie {f}
photograph {n} /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ (picture) :: photographie {f}, photo {f}
photograph {v} (to take a photograph) :: photographier
photographer {n} /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ (one who takes photographs) :: photographe {m} {f}, photoseur {m} [rare]
photography {n} /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ (art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces) :: photographie {f}
photography {n} (occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs) :: photographie {f}
photojournalism {n} (journalism via photographs or images) :: photojournalisme {m}
photolysis {n} (chemical reaction) :: photolyse {f}
photomask {n} :: masque photographique {m}
photometeor {n} :: photométéore {m}
photometer {n} /fəˈtɑmədəɹ/ (measuring instrument) :: photomètre {m}
photomicrography {n} (photography using a microscope) :: photomicrographie {f}
photomontage {n} (composite image) :: photomontage {m}
photon {n} /ˈfəʊtɒn/ (quantum of light) :: photon {m}
photonic {adj} (relating to photons) :: photonique {m} {f}
photonics {n} (science and technology of generating and controlling photons) :: photonique {f}
photopaper {n} (paper for photographic prints) :: papier photographique {m}
photophobia {n} (excessive sensitivity to light) :: photophobie {f}
photophore {n} (light-emitting organ) :: photophore
photoreceptor {n} (biology: a specialized neuron able to detect and react to light) :: photorécepteur {m}
photo shoot {n} (photo session) :: séance de photo {f}
photoshoot {n} (photo shoot) SEE: photo shoot ::
photoshop {n} (to digitally edit a picture) :: photoshoper
photoshopped {adj} (digitally edited or altered) :: photoshopé
photosynthesis {n} /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ (biological process) :: photosynthèse {f}
phototherapy {n} (medical therapy using light) :: photothérapie {f}
phototropism {n} (biology: the movement of a plant towards or away from light) :: héliotropisme {m}
photovoltaic {adj} (producing a voltage when exposed to light) :: photovoltaïque
phrasal preposition {n} (phrasal preposition) :: locution prépositive
phrasal verb {n} (idiomatic phrase) :: verbe à particule {m}, phrasal verb {m}
phrase {n} /fɹeɪz/ (short written or spoken expression) :: expression {f}, locution {f}
phrase {n} (grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence) :: syntagme {m}, phrase {f} [sentence]
phrase {n} (music: small section of music in a larger piece) :: phrase {f}
phrase {v} (to express by means of words) :: exprimer, formuler
phrase {v} (music: to divide into melodic phrases) :: phraser
phrase book {n} (book of everyday expressions and vocabulary) :: recueil d'expressions {m}, carnet de phrases {m}, guide de conversation {m}
phrasebook {n} (book used to learn foreign language) SEE: phrase book ::
phraseology {n} (phrasebook) SEE: phrase book ::
phraseology {n} /fɹeɪziˈɑlədʒi/ (study of set or fixed expressions) :: phraséologie {f}
phreatic {adj} /fɹiːˈætɪk/ (Of, or pertaining to ground water) :: phréatique
phrenological {adj} (of, or relating to phrenology) :: phrénologique
phrenologist {n} (adherent or practitioner of phrenology) :: phrénologiste {m} {f}, phrénologue {m} {f}
phrenology {n} (the discredited "science" or pseudo-science of phrenology) :: phrénologie {f}
Phrygia {prop} /ˈfɹɪdʒ.i.ə/ (ancient kingdom) :: Phrygie {f}
Phrygian {n} /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ (native or inhabitant of Phrygia) :: Phrygien {m}, Phrygienne {f}
Phrygian {prop} (language) :: phrygien {m}
Phrygian cap {n} (conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward) :: bonnet phrygien {m}
phthalate {n} /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ (salt or ester) :: phtalate {m}
phthiriasis {n} (infestation with crab lice) :: phtiriase
phthisic {adj} (of or relating to phthisis) :: phtisique
phthisis {n} /ˈtaɪsɪs/ (phthisis) :: phtisie {f}
phycology {n} (study of algae) :: phycologie {f}, algologie {f} [rather obsolete]
phylactery {n} /fɪˈlæktəɹi/ (leather case containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men; the tefilla) :: phylactère {m}
phylactery {n} (small object worn for its magical power; amulet or charm) :: phylactère {m}, amulet, talisman
phyllo {n} /ˈfiːloʊ / (type of dough) :: pâte phyllo {f}, pâte filo {f}
phylloxera {n} /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/ (aphid) :: phylloxéra {m}
phylogenesis {n} (evolutionary development of species) :: phylogenèse {f}
phylogenetics {n} /ˌfaɪləd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/ (study of organism relationships) :: phylogénie {f}
phylogenetic tree {n} (tree diagram) :: arbre phylogénétique {m}
phylogenic {adj} :: phylogénique {m} {f}
phylogeny {n} /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/ (evolutionary history of an organism) :: phylogénie {f}
phylum {n} /ˈfaɪləm/ ((biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class) :: embranchement {m}
physiatrist {n} :: physiatre {m} {f}
physical {adj} /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ (having to do with the material world; tangible) :: physique
physical {adj} (having to do with physics) :: physique {m} {f}
physical {adj} (having to do with the body; corporeal) :: physiologique {m} {f}, physique {m} {f}
physical {n} (physical examination) :: visite médicale {f}, check-up {m}
physical culture {n} (bodybuilding) SEE: bodybuilding ::
physical education {n} (curriculum component) :: éducation physique {f}
physical examination {n} (type of examination of the patient's body) :: examen clinique {m}
physicalization {n} (the act, process, or result of physicalizing) :: physicalisation {f}
physically {adv} /ˈfɪzɪkli/ (in a physical manner) :: physiquement
physical quantity {n} (physical property) :: grandeur physique
physical therapy {n} (therapy of exercises and activities to treat injury or dysfunction) SEE: physiotherapy ::
physician {n} /fɪˈzɪʃən/ (medical doctor) :: médecin {m} {f}, femme médecin {m} {f}, docteur {m}
physician, heal thyself {proverb} :: médecin, guéris-toi toi-même, médecin, soigne-toi toi-même
physicist {n} /ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ (person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics) :: physicien {m} physicienne {f}
physic nut {n} (small tree) :: pourghère {m}
physics {n} /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ (branch of science) :: physique {f}
physiognomist {n} (one who studies physiognomy) :: physiognomoniste {m} {f}
physiognomy {n} /fɪziˈɑnəmi/ (art or pseudoscience of deducing the character or personality from the bodily appearance) :: physiognomonie {f}
physiography {n} (subfield of geography) :: physiographie {f}
physiologic {adj} (of or pertaining to physiology) SEE: physiological ::
physiological {adj} /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ (of, or relating to physiology) :: physiologique
physiologically {adv} (in accordance with the science of physiology) :: physiologiquement
physiology {n} /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ (branch of biology) :: physiologie {f}
physiotherapist {n} (therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise) :: physiothérapeute {m} {f}, kinésithérapeute {m} {f}
physiotherapy {n} (therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage and exercise) :: kinésithérapie {f}
phyto- {prefix} (Pertaining to or derived from plants) :: phyto-
phytodiversity {n} :: phytodiversité {f}
phytoid {adj} (plantlike) :: phytoïde
phytopathology {n} (study of plant diseases) :: phytopathologie {f}
phytophagous {adj} (feeding on plants) :: phytophage
phytoplankton {n} (plankton which obatin energy by photosynthesis) :: phytoplancton {m}
phytosanitary {adj} (concerning the health of plants) :: phytosanitaire {m} {f}
phytosociology {n} (the study of the ecology, classification and distribution of plant communities) :: phytosociologie {f}
phytosterol {n} :: phytostérol
phytotherapy {n} (medical use of plant extracts) :: phytothérapie {f}
phytotronic {adj} :: phytotronique
pi {n} /paɪ/ (letter of Greek alphabet) :: pi {m}
pi {n} (irrational mathematical constant) :: pi {m}
Piacenza {prop} (province) :: Plaisance
Piacenza {prop} (capital) :: Plaisance
Piacenzian {prop} (subdivision of the Pliocene epoch) :: Plaisancien
Piagetian {adj} (relating to Jean Piaget) :: piagétien
pia mater {n} (innermost of the meninges) :: pie-mère {f}
pianissimo {adv} (very soft) :: pianissimo
pianist {n} /ˈpi.ənɪst/ (piano player) :: pianiste {m} {f}
pianistic {adj} (pertaining to piano playing) :: pianistique
pianistics {n} (art or technique of playing the piano) :: pianistique
piano {n} /piˈænoʊ/ (a keyboard musical instrument) :: piano {m}
piano nobile {n} (floor) :: bel étage {m}, étage noble {m}
Piarist {n} (member of the Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools) :: piariste {m} {f}
piastre {n} (historical: Spanish or Spanish-American coin) :: piastre {f}
piastre {n} (Ottoman or Middle Eastern currency) :: piastre {f}
pica {n} (12 Didot-point type) SEE: cicero ::
picador {n} (a lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador) :: picador {m}
Picard {adj} /ˈpɪkɑːrd/ (of, from or relating to Picardy) :: picard
Picard {n} (person) :: Picard
Picard {prop} (language) :: picard {m}, picard
Picardy {prop} (region of France) :: Picardie {f}
Picardy third {n} (final major third) :: tierce picarde {f}
picaresque {adj} /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ (of or pertaining to rogues) :: picaresque
picaresque {n} (picaresque novel) :: picaresque {f}
picaresqueness {n} (the quality of being picaresque) :: picaresquité {f}
picaridin {n} :: picaridine
picayune {n} (Something of very little value) SEE: trifle ::
piccolo {n} /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ (musical instrument) :: piccolo {m}
piccolo {n} (bottle of champagne) :: quart {m}, piccolo {m}
pièce de résistance {n} /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃s/ (masterpiece) :: pièce de résistance {f}
Pichilemu {prop} (Pichilemu) :: Pichilemu {m}
pick {v} (to pick) SEE: choose ::
pick {n} /pɪk/ (pickaxe) :: pioche {f}
pick {n} (tool to open a lock) :: passe-partout {m}
pick {n} (choice) :: choix {m}
pick {n} (basketball: screen) :: écran {m} [only used in the verbal locution faire écran]
pick {v} (to grasp and pull with fingers) :: prendre, cueillir
pick {v} (to remove a fruit or plant for consumption) :: cueillir
pick {v} (to decide between options) :: choisir
pick {n} (music: plectrum) SEE: plectrum ::
pickaninny {n} /ˈpɪkənɪni/ (black child, see also: black child) :: négrillon {m}
pickaxe {n} /ˈpɪkˌæks/ (heavy iron tool) :: pioche {f}
picker {n} (one who picks) :: cueilleur {m}
picker {n} (computing: any user interface control that selects something) :: sélecteur {m}
picket {n} (card game) SEE: piquet ::
picket {n} (sentry) SEE: sentry ::
pickle {n} /ˈpɪkl̩/ (preserved cucumber) :: cornichon {m}
pickle {n} (any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish) :: pickles {p}
pickle {n} :: pickles
pickle {v} (to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution) :: saler
pickle {n} (baseball: rundown) SEE: rundown ::
pick of the litter {n} (best in group) :: haut du panier {m}
pick on {v} (bully, bother, or harass) :: embêter
pick one's nose {v} (insert a finger into one's nostril) :: se curer le nez, se mettre le doigt dans le nez, fourrer son doigt dans son nez
pickpocket {n} /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ (one who steals from the pocket of a passerby) :: pickpocket {m}, voleur à la tire {m}
pick up {v} (to lift; to grasp and raise) :: soulever
pick up {v} (to improve, increase, or speed up) :: s'améliorer
pick up {v} (to restart or resume) :: reprendre
pick up {v} (to collect an object, especially in passing) :: prendre (au passage), collecter
pick up {v} (to collect a passenger) :: prendre (qqn en voiture), chercher
pick up {v} (to learn, to grasp; to begin to understand) :: saisir (comprendre)
pick up {v} (to receive (a signal)) :: capter
pick up {v} (to notice, detect or discern) :: noter
pick up {v} (to meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes) :: draguer
pick up {v} (to answer (a telephone), see pick up the phone) :: prendre (ex: l'appel), décrocher
pick up {n} (pickup) SEE: pickup ::
pickup {n} (pickup truck) SEE: pickup truck ::
pickup {n} (flirtation, courting) :: drague {f}
pickup artist {n} :: séducteur {m}
pick-up line {n} (vocal introduction intended to garner sexual interest from a stranger) :: phrase d'accroche {f}, phrase d'approche {f}
pick up the phone {v} (to pick up the receiver of a telephone to answer a call) :: décrocher
pickup truck {n} (truck with an open cargo bed) :: pick-up {m}, pickup {m}
picky {adj} /ˈpɪki/ (fussy, particular) :: pointilleux
picnic {n} /ˈpɪknɪk/ (a meal eaten outdoors) :: pique-nique {m}, piquenique {m}
picnic {n} (an easy or pleasant task) :: jeu d’enfant {m}
picnicker {n} (Someone having a picnic) :: piqueniqueur {m}, piqueniqueuse {f}
pico- {prefix} /ˈpaɪ.koʊ/ (multiplying the unit by 10−12) :: pico-
picogram {n} (unit of mass) :: picogramme {m}
picometer {n} (10-12 of a meter) :: picomètre {m}
picometre {n} (picometer) SEE: picometer ::
Picquet {prop} :: Picquet
picric acid {n} (picric acid) :: acide picrique {m}
picross {n} (puzzle in which cells of a grid must be filled) SEE: nonogram ::
pics or it didn't happen {phrase} (used to request a picture of a reported event) :: photo sinon fake
Pict {n} /pɪkt/ (member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland) :: Picte
pictogram {n} (picture that represents a word or an idea) :: pictogramme {m}
pictogrammatic {adj} :: pictogrammatique
Pictor {prop} (constellation) :: Peintre {m}
pictorial {n} /pɪkˈtɔɹi.əl/ (magazine) :: illustré {m}
picture {n} /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ (representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc) :: image {f}
picture {n} (photograph) :: photo {f}
picture {n} (informal: cinema) :: cinéma {m}
picture {v} (to depict or describe vividly) SEE: depict ::
picture {n} (painting) SEE: painting ::
picture book {n} (a book for young children with illustrations) :: livre d'image {m}
picture dictionary {n} (dictionary with pictures) :: dictionnaire par l'image, dictionnaire d'images
picturesque {adj} /pɪktʃəˈɹɛsk/ (resembling a picture or painting) :: pittoresque
picturesquely {adv} /ˌpɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛskli/ (picturesquely) :: pittoresquement
Pi Day {prop} /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ (March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi)) :: journée de pi {f}
piddling {adj} /ˈpɪdəlɪŋ/ (insignificant) :: insignifiant
piddling {adj} (negligible) :: négligeable
piddling {adj} (paltry) :: sans valeur
piddling {adj} (trivial) :: trivial
piddling {adj} (useless) :: inutile
pidgin {n} /ˈpɪ.dʒən/ (amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers) :: pidgin {m}, créole {m}, langue véhiculaire {f}
pie {n} /paɪ/ (type of pastry) :: tarte {f}
pie {n} (nonpastry dish resembling a pie) :: tourte {f}
pie {n} (whole of wealth or resource) :: gâteau {m}
pie {v} (to hit in the face with a pie) :: entarter
pie {n} (pizza) SEE: pizza ::
pie {n} (pie chart) SEE: pie chart ::
piebald {adj} /ˈpaɪ.bɔld/ (spotted or blotched) :: pie
piece {n} /piːs/ (part of a larger whole) :: morceau {m}, part {f}, bout {m}, pièce {f}
piece {n} (small coin) :: pièce {f}
piece {n} :: pièce {f}
piece {n} (distance) SEE: distance ::
piece {n} (castle; a fortified building) SEE: castle ::
piece {n} (pacifier) SEE: pacifier ::
piece {n} (hairpiece) SEE: hairpiece ::
piece of ass {n} /ˈpiːs əv ˈæs/ (A one night stand.) :: coup d’un soir {m}
piece of ass {n} (A very attractive woman.) :: bombe sexuelle {f}
piece of cake {n} /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ (simple or easy job) :: jeu d'enfant
piece of clothing {n} (garment) SEE: garment ::
piece of eight {n} :: pièce de huit {f}
piece of furniture {n} (item of furniture) :: meuble {m}
piece of meat {n} (penis) SEE: penis ::
piece of paper {n} (sheet or scrap of paper) :: bulletin {m}, billet {m}, fiche {m}
piece of shit {n} (a bad thing) :: (de la) merde {f}, saloperie {f}, chierie {f}
piece of shit {n} (a despicable person) :: See shit.
piece together {v} (to physically assemble from fragments or pieces) :: assembler, reconstituer
piece together {v} ((figuratively) to reconstruct an event or goal from incomplete or flawed elements) :: reconstituer, réassembler
piecewise {adv} (mathematics: throughout separate parts but not necessarily throughout the whole) :: par morceaux
piece work {n} (type of work) :: travail à la pièce {m}
pieceworker {n} (A worker paid according to the number of units produced) :: apiéceur {m}, apiéceuse {f}
pie chart {n} (graph) :: camembert {m}
Piedmont {prop} /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ (region) :: Piémont {m}
Piedmontese {adj} /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ (of, from, or relating to Piedmont) :: piémontais
Piedmontese {n} (inhabitant) :: Piémontais {m}, Piémontaise {f}
Piedmontese {prop} (language) :: piémontais {m}
piedouche {n} (small pedestal) :: piédouche {m}
Pied Piper {prop} /paɪd ˈpaɪ.pə/ (a folk tale) :: Joueur de flûte de Hamelin
Pied Piper {prop} (the main character in this story) :: Joueur de flûte de Hamelin
pied-à-terre {n} /pjeɪ.də.tɛɚ/ (smaller secondary lodging) :: pied-à-terre {m}
pie-eyed {adj} ((extremely) drunk or intoxicated) SEE: drunk ::
piehole {n} (mouth (rude)) :: gueule {f}
pieing {n} (an instance of throwing a pie at someone) :: entartage {m}, entartement {m}
pie-in-the-sky {adj} /ˈpaɪ n̩ ðə ˈskaɪ/ (of a dream unlikely to ever come true) :: utopique, illusoire
Piemontese {prop} (language) SEE: Piedmontese ::
piemontite {n} /ˈpiməntaɪt/ (mineral) :: piémontite {f}, piedmontite {f}
pier {n} /pɪə/ (raised platform built from the shore out over water) :: jetée {f}
pier {n} (similar structure used to provide entertainment) :: jetée {f}
pier {n} (structure used to accommodate ships) :: ponton {m}
pier {n} (structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge) :: pile {f}
pier {n} (rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof) :: pilier {m}
pierce {v} /pɪɹs/ (puncture) :: percer
pierce {v} (create a hole for jewelry) :: percer
pierce {v} (interrupt) :: percer
pierce {v} (to pierce) SEE: puncture ::
piercing {n} /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ (hole for jewelry) :: piercing {m}
piercing {n} (the jewelry itself) :: piercing {m}
piercing {adj} :: perçant
pier glass {n} (tall, narrow mirror) :: trumeau {m}
Pieria {prop} (Greek prefecture) :: Piérie {f}
pierogi {n} /pɛˈɾoːɡi/ (dumpling) :: pérogy {m}, ravioli polonais
Pierrot {prop} /pɪəˈɹəʊ/ (buffoon) :: Pierrot
pietist {n} (supporter of pietism) :: piétiste {m} {f}
piety {n} /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ (reverence and devotion to God) :: piété {f}
piety {n} :: piété {f}
piezoelectric {adj} (of or relating to piezoelectricity) :: piézoélectrique
piezoelectricity {n} (capacity of crystal to generate electricity) :: piézoélectricité {f}
piezometer {n} (instrument used to measure pressure) :: piézomètre {m}
piffle {n} /ˈpɪf.əl/ (nonsense, foolish talk) :: babil, logorrhée, diarrhée verbale, déconnage, bafouillage, jargon, baragouin
piffle {v} (to act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner) :: babiller, vaticiner, déconner, péter les plombs, baragouiner, jargonner
pig {n} /ˈpɪɡ/ (mammal of genus Sus) :: cochon {m}, porc {m}, pourceau {m}
pig {n} (someone who overeats or eats rapidly) :: cochon {m}, porc {m}
pig {n} (nasty or disgusting person) :: salaud {m}, cochon {m}, porc {m}, pourceau {m}
pig {n} (dirty or slovenly person) :: cochon {m}, porc {m}
pig {n} (derogatory slang for police officer) :: poulet {m}, flic {m}, keuf {m} [verlan]
pig {n} (piglet) SEE: piglet ::
pig {n} (pork) SEE: pork ::
pigeon {n} /ˈpɪ.dʒən/ (bird of the dove and pigeon family Columbidae) :: pigeon {m}
pigeon {n} (victim of a confidence game) :: pigeon {m}
pigeon guillemot {n} (Cepphus columba) :: guillemot colombin {m}
pigeonhole {v} (to categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc) :: cataloguer, ranger dans une case
pigeon pea {n} (Cajanus cajan plant) :: pois d'Angole {m}
piggery {n} (A place where pigs are kept or raised) :: porcherie
piggy bank {n} (small container to store small saved coins in) :: tirelire {f}
pig in a poke {n} (something whose true value is concealed or unknown) :: acheter chat en poche
pig iron {n} (type of crude iron) :: fonte brute {f}
piglet {n} /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ (young pig) :: cochonnet {m}, goret {m}, porcelet {m}
pigling {n} (piglet) SEE: piglet ::
pigment {n} /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ (any color in plant or animal cells) :: pigment {m}
pigment {n} :: pigment {m}, colorant {m}
pigmentation {n} (coloration of tissue) :: pigmentation {f}
pig out {v} (eat voraciously or ravenously) :: s'empiffrer
pigpen {n} (pigsty) SEE: pigsty ::
pigsty {n} /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ (enclosure where pigs are kept) :: porcherie {f}
pigsty {n} (dirty or very untidy place) :: porcherie {f}, bordel {m}
pigtail {n} /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ (braided plait of hair) :: tresse {f}, natte {f}
pigtail {n} (either of two braids or ponytails) :: couette {f}
pigweed {n} (plant of genus Amaranthus) SEE: amaranth ::
Pikachu {n} /ˈpiːkət͡ʃuː/ (Pokémon) :: Pikachu
pike {n} (turnpike) SEE: turnpike ::
pike {n} /paɪk/ (long spear) :: pique {f}
pike {n} (fish of the genus Esox) :: brochet {m}
pikeman {n} (soldier) :: piquier {m}
pike-perch {n} (zander) SEE: zander ::
pilaf {n} (dish) :: pilaf {m}
pilaff {n} (pilaf) SEE: pilaf ::
Pilate {prop} /ˈpaɪlət/ (Pontius Pilate) :: Pilate {m}
pilau {n} (pilaf) SEE: pilaf ::
pilcrow {n} (a paragraph mark) :: pied-de-mouche {m}
pile {n} (funeral pile) SEE: pyre ::
pile {n} (nap of a cloth) SEE: nap ::
pile {n} /paɪl/ (heap) :: monceau {m}, tas {m}, pile {f}
pile {n} (group or list of related items) :: pile {f}
pile {n} (mass formed in layers) :: pile {f}
pile {n} (galvanic pile) :: pile {f}
pile {n} (stake of pointed timber, steel etc., driven into the earth) :: pieu
pile {n} (heraldry: one of the ordinaries) :: pile {f}
pile {n} (hemorrhoid) SEE: hemorrhoid ::
pile {n} (obsolete: reverse of a coin) SEE: tails ::
pile driver {n} (machine for forcing a pile into the ground) :: sonnette {f}
pileous {adj} (hairy) SEE: hairy ::
piles {n} (plural of pile) SEE: pile ::
piles {n} /paɪlz/ (informal: a large amount) :: des tas de {m-p}
piles {n} (haemorrhoids) SEE: haemorrhoids ::
pile up {v} (to form a pile etc.) :: amonceler, empiler
pile up {v} (idiomatic: to accumulate) :: s'amonceler
pile-up {n} (pile of crashed cars) :: carambolage {m}
pile-up {n} (pile of tackling players) :: mêlée {f}
pile-up {n} (accumulation that occurs over time) :: accumulation {f}, amoncellement {m}
pileus {n} (the cap of a mushroom) :: pileus {m}
pileus {n} (small cloud) :: pileus {m}
pileus {n} (felt hat worn in ancient Rome and Greece) :: pileus {m}
pilfer {v} /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ (to steal in small quantities) :: piquer, chaparder
pilferage {n} /ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ (theft) :: chapardage
pilferer {n} (one who pilfers) :: chapardeur {m}, chapardeuse {f}
pilgarlic {n} (bald-headed person) SEE: egghead ::
pilgrim {n} /ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ (traveler, especially to religious sites) :: pèlerin {m}
pilgrimage {n} /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ (religious journey, or one to a sacred place) :: pèlerinage
pilgrimage {v} (to go on a pilgrimage) :: pèleriner
pilin {n} (any of a class of fibrous proteins found in pilus structures in bacteria) :: piline {f}
pill {n} /pɪl/ (small object for swallowing) :: pilule {f}, comprimé {m}
pill {n} (the pill - functions as a contraceptive) :: pilule {f}, pilule contraceptive {f}
pill {n} (bullet) :: dragée {f}
pill {v} (to form small matted balls of fiber) :: boulocher
pillage {v} /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ (loot or plunder by force) :: piller
pillage {n} (the spoils of war) :: pillage {m}
pillage {n} (the act of pillaging) :: pillage {m}
pillager {n} (one who pillages) :: pilleur {m}
pillar {n} /ˈpɪlɚ/ (large post, often used as supporting architecture) :: pilier {m}, pile {f}
pillar-biter {n} (Religious hypocrite) :: grenouille de bénitier (lit., "blessed water font frog" ; does not denote hypocrisy, but excessive devotion)
Pillars of Hercules {prop} (two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar) :: Colonnes d'Hercule {f-p}
pillbox {n} /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ (box for pills) :: pilulier {m}
pill bug {n} (terrestrial crustacean) :: cloporte {m}, cochon de cave {m}, cochon de mur {m}
pilling {n} (balls of fibre) :: bouloche {f}
pillion {n} /ˈpɪlɪjən/ (second saddle on a motorcycle) :: siège passager {m}
pilliwinks {n} (torture device for squeezing the fingers) SEE: thumbscrew ::
pillock {n} (a stupid person) :: blaireau {m}, boulet {m}
pillory {n} /ˈpɪləɹi/ (framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation) :: pilori {m}
pillory {v} (criticize harshly) :: mettre au pilori, clouer au pilori
pillow {n} /ˈpɛloʊ/ (soft cushion used to support the head in bed) :: oreiller {m}, têtière {f}
pillowcase {n} /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ (sheet for covering a pillow) :: taie d'oreiller {f}
pillow fight {n} /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ (a play fight that involves hitting others with pillows) :: bataille de polochons {f}, combat d'oreillers {f} [France], bataille d'oreillers {f} [Quebec]
pillow talk {n} (conversation shared by bedmates) :: confession sur l'oreiller {f}, confidence sur l'oreiller {f}
pilocyte {n} (hair-like cell) :: pilocyte {m}
pilot {n} /ˈpaɪlət/ (controller of aircraft) :: pilote {m}
pilot {n} (sample TV series episode) :: programme pilote {m}
pilot light {n} (flame used to ignite gas) :: veilleuse {f}, flamme pilote {f}
pilot whale {n} (either of two species of whale) :: baleine-pilote {f}, globicéphale
Pilsen {prop} (city in the Czech Republic) :: Pilsen {m}
pimp {n} /pɪmp/ (prostitution solicitor) :: souteneur, maquereau {m}, mac {m}, proxénète
pimp {v} (to act as procurer of prostitutes) :: prostituer, maquereller, maquereauter
pimp {v} (to prostitute someone) :: prostituer
pimpernel {n} /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ (plant of genus Anagallis) :: mouron {m}
pimping {n} /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ (practise of procuring prostitutes) :: proxénétisme {m}
pimple {n} /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ (inflamed spot on the surface of the skin) :: bouton {m}, pustule {f}
pimple {n} (annoying person) :: casse-couilles {m}
pin {n} /pɪn/ (needle without an eye, used for fastening) :: épingle {f}
pin {n} (slender object specially designed for use in bowling) :: quille {f}
pin {n} (informal: leg) :: [informal] patte {f}
pin {n} (US: accessory attached with a pin) :: pin's {m}, épinglette {f}, broche {f}
pin {n} (in chess) :: clouage {m}
pin {v} (to fasten/attach with a pin) :: épingler
pin {v} (in chess) :: clouer
pin {n} (jewellery attached with a pin) SEE: brooch ::
PIN {n} (personal identification number) :: PIN {m}, numéro d'identification personnel {m}, NIP {m}
pinafore {n} /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔɹ/ (Sleeveless dress) :: tablier {m}
pinata {n} /pɪnˈjɑːtə/ (candy-filled container that is hit with a stick) :: piñata {f}
pinball {n} (game) :: flipper {m}
pinball {n} (ball) :: bille {f}
pinball machine {n} (machine) :: machine à boule {f}
pince-nez {n} /pænsˈneɪ/ (type of eyeglasses) :: pince-nez {m}
pincers {n} /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ (gripping tool) :: tenaille {f}, pinces {f-p}
pincers {n} (front claws) :: pinces {f-p}
pinch {v} /pɪntʃ/ (to squeeze a small amount of skin) :: pincer
pinch {v} (to steal) :: chiper
pinch {v} (to arrest or capture) :: pincer
pinch {n} (action of squeezing a small amount of skin) :: pincement {m}
pinch {n} (small amount of powder) :: pincée {f}
pinch of salt {n} (small amount of salt) :: pincée de sel {f}
pincushion {n} /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/ (device designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it) :: pique-aiguille {m}, pelote à épingles {f}
Pindus {prop} (mountain range) :: Pinde
pine {n} /paɪn/ (tree of the genus Pinus) :: pin {m}
pine {v} (to long for sufferingly) :: languir
pineal gland {n} /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ (small endocrine gland) :: glande pinéale {f}
pineapple {n} /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ (plant) :: ananas {m}
pineapple {n} (fruit) :: ananas {m}
pineapple guava {n} (feijoa) SEE: feijoa ::
pinecone {n} (seed-bearing cone of a pine tree) :: pomme de pin {f}
pine marten {n} (Martes martes) :: martre des pins {f}
pine nut {n} /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ (edible seeds of evergreen pine) :: pignon {m}, pignon de pin {m}
pinery {n} (pinewood) SEE: pinewood ::
pinesap {n} (Monotropa hypopitys) :: monotrope sucepin {m}
pine tree {n} (pine) SEE: pine ::
pinewood {n} (forest or grove of pines) :: pinède {f}
pingo {n} (flexible pole with a load suspended from each end) SEE: carrying pole ::
ping pong {n} (table tennis) SEE: table tennis ::
pinhead {n} /ˈpɪn.hɛd/ (head of a pin) :: tête d'épingle {f}
pinion {v} (restrain) SEE: restrain ::
pink {n} /piŋk/ (flower) :: œillet {m}
pink {n} (pale red colour) :: rose {m}
pink {adj} (colored/coloured between red and white) :: rose {m} {f}
pink {v} ((of a motor car) to emit a high "pinking" noise) :: pétiller
pinken {v} (To become pink.) :: rosir
pinken {v} (To make pink.) :: rosir
pinken {v} (To blush.) :: rougir
pinkie {n} (little finger) SEE: little finger ::
pinkish {adj} /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ (somewhat pink) :: rosâtre
pink jersey {n} (shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia) :: maillot rose {m}
pink shrimp {n} (Pandalus borealis) :: crevette nordique
pinky {n} (little finger) SEE: little finger ::
pinna {n} (visible part of the ear) :: pavillon {m}, pavillon de l’oreille {m}
pinnacle {n} /ˈpɪnəkəl/ (highest point) :: cime
pinnacle {n} (tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain) :: pic
pinnacle {n} (architecture: an upright member) :: pinacle {m}
PIN number {n} (PIN) SEE: PIN ::
Pinocchian {adj} (of or relating to Pinocchio) :: pinocchiesque
Pinocchio {prop} /pɪˈnoʊki.oʊ/ (protagonist) :: Pinocchio {m}
Pinocchio {prop} (fairy tale) :: Pinocchio {m}
pinocytosis {n} (a form of endocytosis) :: pinocytose {f}, micropinocytose {f}
Pinçonnière {prop} (lake in Blois) :: Pinçonnière
Pinot Noir {n} /ˌpiːnəʊ ˈnwɑː(ɹ)/ (black grape) :: pinot noir {m}
Pinot Noir {n} (wine) :: pinot noir {m}
pins and needles {n} (tingling felt in limb) :: fourmis
pint {n} /paɪnt/ (unit of volume for liquids) :: chopine {f}
pint {n} (pint of milk) :: chopine de lait {f}
pint {n} (pint of beer) :: pinte {f}, sérieux {m}, [Switzerland] cannette {f}
pinta {n} (pint) SEE: pint ::
pin-up {n} (photograph) :: pin-up {f}
pin-up {n} (person) :: pin-up {f} [woman]
pinwheel {n} (fake flower for children) :: moulinet {m}, moulin à vent {m}
pinworm {n} (worms) :: oxyure {m}
Pinyin {prop} /ˈpɪnjɪn/ (romanization of Mandarin Chinese) :: pinyin {m}
pion {n} /ˈpaɪɒn/ (particle) :: pion {m}
piñon {n} (pine nut) SEE: pine nut ::
pioneer {n} /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəɹ/ (one who goes before) :: pionnier {m}, pionnière {f}
pioneer {n} (member of a child organization in the Soviet bloc) :: pionnier {m}
pioneer species {n} (pioneer species) :: espèce pionnière {f}
pionic {adj} (pertaining to pions) :: pionique {m} {f}
pious {adj} /ˈpaɪəs/ (of or pertaining to piety) :: pieux
piously {adv} (in a pious manner) :: pieusement
pip {n} /pɪp/ (respiratory disease in birds) :: pépie
pip {n} (seed) :: pépin {m}
pip {n} (short electronically produced tone) :: top {m}
pipe {n} /paɪp/ (wind instrument) :: cornemuse {f}
pipe {n} (rigid tube) :: conduit {m}, tuyau {m}
pipe {n} (the character <nowiki>) :: barre verticale {f}, tube, pipe {m}, barre {f}
pipe {n} (smoking implement) SEE: tobacco pipe ::
pipe cleaner {n} (wire which is used to clean small crevices) :: nettoie-pipe {m}, chenillette {f}, cure-pipe
pipe dream {n} (near impossibility) :: rêve chimérique {m}, chimère {f}
pipefitter {n} (an industrial tradesman who installs and maintains piping systems) :: tuyauteur {m}
pipeline {n} /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ (conduit made of pipes) :: pipeline {m}
piper {n} (baby pigeon) SEE: squab ::
piper {n} /ˈpaɪ.pɚ/ (musician who plays a pipe) :: joueur de pipeau {m}, joueuse de pipeau {f}
piper {n} (bagpiper) SEE: bagpiper ::
pipes of Pan {n} (panpipes) SEE: panpipes ::
pipette {n} /paɪˈpɛt/ (small glass tube used for transferring liquid) :: pipette {f}
pipistrelle {n} /pɪpɪˈstɹɛl/ (bat of the genus Pipistrellus) :: pipistrelle {f}
pipit {n} /ˈpɪpɪt/ (passerine bird from the genus Anthus) :: pipit {m}
Pippi Longstocking {n} (an optimistic, fanciful, etc. girl) SEE: Pollyanna ::
pip-squeak {n} (small and insignificant person) :: foutriquet {m}
piquant {adj} /ˈpiːkənt/ (favorably stimulating to the palate) :: piquant
piquet {n} /pɪˈkɛt/ (a game of cards) :: piquet {m}
Piquet {prop} :: Piquet
piquette {n} (drink) :: piquette {f}
piracy {n} /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ (robbery at sea) :: piraterie {f}, piratage {m}
piracy {n} (unauthorized duplication) :: piratage {f}
Piraeus {prop} (city) :: Le Pirée {m}
Pirandellian {adj} /ˌpɪɹənˈdɛlɪ.ən/ (characteristic of the works of Luigi Pirandello) :: pirandellien
piranha {n} /pɪˈɹɑnjə/ (South American fish) :: piranha {m}
pirarucu {n} (arapaima) SEE: arapaima ::
pirate {n} /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ (one who plunders at sea) :: pirate {m}, corsaire {m}
pirate {n} (one who breaks intellectual property laws) :: pirate
pirate {v} (appropriate by piracy) :: pirater
pirate {v} (make and/or sell an illegal copy) :: pirater
pirate {adj} (illegal imitated or reproduced) :: piraté
pirate ship {n} /ˈpaɪ.ɹət ˌʃɪp/ (ship manned by pirates) :: bateau pirate {m}
pirog {n} (baked good) :: pirog {m}
pirouette {n} /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/ (whirling or turning on the toes) :: pirouette {f}
pirozhki {n} /pɪˈɹɒʒkɪ/ (small pastries) :: pirojki {m}
pirozhok {n} (pirozhki) SEE: pirozhki ::
Pisa {prop} (city in Italy) :: Pise {f}
Pisces {prop} /ˈpaɪsiːz/ (constellation) :: Poissons {m-p}
Pisces {prop} (astrological sign) :: Poissons
Pisces {n} (Someone with a Pisces star sign) :: Poisson
piscicultural {adj} /pɪsɪˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ (pertaining to pisciculture) :: piscicole
pisciculture {n} /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ (rearing of fish) :: pisciculture {f}
pisciform {adj} :: pisciforme
piscine {adj} /ˈpaɪsin/ (of, pertaining to, or characteristic of fish; ichthyic) :: ichthyique {f}
Piscis Austrinus {prop} (constellation) :: Poisson austral {m}
pisiform bone {n} (os pisiforme) :: os pisiforme {m}
pismire {n} (ant) SEE: ant ::
piss {n} /pɪs/ (urine) :: pisse {f}, [formally] urine {f}, [childish] pipi {m}
piss {n} (alcohol) :: [vulgar] pisse {f}
piss {v} :: pisser
pissaladière {n} /ˌpisɑlɑdˈjɛɹ/ (pizza-like pie from southern France) :: pissaladière {f}
piss down {v} (piss it down) SEE: piss it down ::
pissed {adj} /pɪst/ (annoyed, angry) :: furax
pissed as a newt {adj} (drunk to the point of incapacity; inebriated) :: bourré comme un coing
pisser {n} (toilet) SEE: toilet ::
pisser {n} (one who pisses) :: pisseur {m}, pisseuse {f}
pisser {n} (vulgar slang for toilet) SEE: shitter ::
piss it down {v} (to rain heavily) :: pleuvoir comme vache qui pisse
piss off {v} (to leave, to go away) :: se casser, se barrer, se tirer
piss off {v} (to annoy) :: faire chier, casser les couilles, emmerder, péter les couilles
piss oneself {v} (vulgar slang: wet oneself) :: se pisser dessus
piss oneself {v} (vulgar slang: be very scared) :: pisser dans son froc, pisser dans sa culotte
piss oneself {v} (vulgar slang: laugh uncontrollably) :: pisser dans son froc, pisser dans sa culotte
piss one's pants {v} (wet oneself) SEE: wet oneself ::
pistachio {n} /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ (fruit) :: pistache {f}
pistil {n} (a discrete unit in the center of a flower which receives the pollen and produces a fruit) :: pistil {m}
Pistoia {prop} (province) :: Pistoia
Pistoia {prop} (capital) :: Pistoia
pistol {n} /ˈpɪstəl/ (handgun) :: pistolet {m}
piston {n} /ˈpɪstən/ (solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder) :: piston {m}
piston {n} (valve of brass instruments) :: piston {m}
piston engine {n} (engines having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons) :: moteur à explosion
pit {n} /ˈpɪt/ (hole in the ground) :: fosse {f}
pit {n} (service area at a motor racetrack) :: stand {m} [France], puits {m} [Québec]
pit {v} (to bring into opposition) :: opposer
pit {n} (seed or stone inside a fruit) :: noyau {m}, pépin {m}
pit {n} (the stone of a drupaceous fruit) :: noyau {m}
pit {v} (remove the stone from) :: dénoyauter, épépiner
pit {n} (mine) SEE: mine ::
pit {n} (armpit) SEE: armpit ::
pit {n} (pit bull terrier) SEE: pit bull terrier ::
pita {n} /ˈpɪtə/ (bread pouch used for making sandwiches) :: pita {m}
pitaya {n} (dragon fruit) SEE: dragon fruit ::
pit bull {n} (pit bull terrier) SEE: pit bull terrier ::
pitbull {n} (pit bull terrier) SEE: pit bull terrier ::
pit bull terrier {n} (breed of dog) :: pitbull
Pitcairn Islands {prop} (British territory) :: Îles Pitcairn {f-p}
pitch {n} /pɪtʃ/ (sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees) :: résine {f}, sève {f}, poix {f}
pitch {n} (dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar) :: poix {f}, brai {m}
pitch {n} (throw, toss or cast from the hand) :: tir {m}, jet {m}
pitch {n} (act of pitching a baseball) :: lancer {m}
pitch {n} (field on which cricket, soccer, rugby or field hockey is played) :: terrain {m}
pitch {n} (effort to sell or promote something) :: laïus {m}, argument {m}, présentation {f}, promotion {f}
pitch {n} (distance between evenly spaced objects) :: pas {m}, écartement {m}
pitch {n} (angle at which an object sits) :: inclinaison {f}, angle {m}, pente {f}
pitch {n} (rotation angle about the transverse axis) :: tangage {m}
pitch {n} (level or degree) :: niveau {m}
pitch {n} (aviation: measure of the degree to which an aircraft's nose tilts up or down) :: tangage {m}
pitch {n} (nautical: measure of extent to which a vessel's bow and stern go up and down) :: tangage {m}
pitch {n} (area in a market allocated to a particular trader) :: emplacement {m}
pitch {n} (point or peak, the extreme point or degree of elevation or depression, a limit or bound) :: extremum {m}
pitch {n} (caving: vertical cave passage) :: puits {m}
pitch {n} (person's or animal's height) :: taille {f}
pitch {n} (descent, fall, a thrusting down) :: chute {f}
pitch {n} (point where a declivity begins, descending slope, the degree or rate of descent) :: descente {f}
pitch {v} (to throw) :: lancer, jeter
pitch {v} (baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate) :: lancer
pitch {v} (to throw away; discard) :: jeter;
pitch {v} (to promote, advertise, or attempt to sell) :: promouvoir;
pitch {v} (to deliver in a certain tone or style) :: déclamer
pitch {v} (to assemble or erect (a tent)) :: monter;
pitch {v} (to fix or place a tent or temporary habitation) :: camper
pitch {v} (to move so that the front of the craft goes alternatively up and down) :: tanguer
pitch {v} (of snow, to settle and build up, without melting) :: s'accumuler
pitch {v} (to fix one's choice) :: arrêter
pitch {v} (to plunge or fall) :: chuter, tomber
pitch {v} (to set, face, or pave with rubble or undressed stones) :: paver
pitch {v} (to set or fix, as a price or value) :: fixer
pitch {n} (the perceived frequency of a sound or note) :: hauteur {f} (d'un ton)
pitch {v} (to produce a note of a given pitch) :: donner la note
pitch accent {n} (phonology) :: accent de hauteur {m}, accent tonal {m}
pitch and toss {n} (game played by tossing a coin and calling heads or tails) :: pile ou face
pitch-black {adj} (of the blackest black) :: noir complet, noir total, noir comme poix, nuit noire
pitchblende {n} /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/ (a type of uraninite) :: pechblende {f}
pitch-dark {adj} (absolutely dark or black; as dark as pitch) :: noir comme dans un four
pitched battle {n} (pitched battle) :: bataille rangée {f}
pitcher {n} /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ (the player who throws the ball to the batter) :: lanceur {m}, lanceuse {f}
pitcher {n} (A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids) :: cruche {f}, pichet {m}
pitcher {n} :: pichet {m}
pitchfork {n} /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/ (farm tool with tines) :: fourche {f}
pitch pine {n} (tree) :: pitchpin {m}
pitchpole {v} /ˈpɪtʃpoʊl/ (capsize end over end) :: sancir
piteous {adj} (pitiful) :: pitoyable
pitfall {n} /ˈpɪtfɔl/ (potential problem, hazard, or danger) :: écueil {m}, piège {m}
pitfall {n} (trapping pit) :: trappe {f}, chausse-trape {f}
pith {n} /pɪθ/ (soft spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees) :: moelle
pith {n} (essential or vital part) :: moelle, cœur
pith {n} (albedo) SEE: albedo ::
pith {n} (spinal cord; marrow) SEE: spinal cord ::
pithiatic {adj} (pertaining to pithiatism) :: pithiatique
pithiatism {n} (form of hysteria) :: pithiatisme {m}
pithy {adj} /ˈpɪθi/ (Concise and meaningful) :: succinct, bref, sommaire
pithy {adj} (Of, like, or abounding in pith) :: moelleux
pitiable {adj} /ˈpɪti.əbəl/ (that deserves, evokes or can be given pity) :: pitoyable
pitiful {adv} /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ (so appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it) :: pitoyable
pitiless {adj} (having no pity) :: impitoyable
pitot tube {n} (pressure measuring instrument) :: tube de Pitot {m}
pitta bread {n} (flat bread made from wheat flour) SEE: pita ::
pittance {n} /ˈpɪtəns/ (small allowance of food and drink; a scanty meal) :: pitance {f}
pitter {n} (Device) :: dénoyauteur {m}
pituitary {adj} /pɪˈtuːɪˌtɛɹi/ (of or pertaining to the pituitary gland) :: pituitaire {m} {f}, hypophysaire {m} {f}
pituitary {n} (pituitary gland) :: hypophyse {f}
pituitary body {n} (controlling gland of the endocrine system) :: corps pituitaire {m}
pituitary gland {n} (endocrine gland) :: glande pituitaire {f}, hypophyse {f}
pit viper {n} :: crotale {m}
pity {n} /ˈpɪti/ (feeling of sympathy) :: compassion {f}, pitié {f}
pity {n} (something regrettable) :: dommage {m}, honte
pity {v} :: plaindre, avoir pitié de
pity {interj} (what a pity) SEE: what a pity ::
pivot {n} /ˈpɪvət/ (that on which something turns) :: pivot {m}
pivot {n} (act of turning on one foot) :: pivotement {m}
pivot {v} (to turn on an exact spot) :: pivoter
pivotal {adj} /ˈpɪvətəl/ (being of crucial importance; central, key) :: central, crucial, déterminant, essentiel
pixel {n} /ˈpɪksəl/ (one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory) :: pixel {m}
pixelate {v} (transform an image into large pixels) :: pixelliser, pixéliser, pixeliser
pixie {n} /ˈpɪksi/ (playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature) :: lutin, pixie {m}
pizza {n} /ˈpiːt.sə/ (baked Italian dish) :: pizza {f}
pizza cutter {n} (wheel-bladed knife) :: coupe-pizza {m}
pizzaiolo {n} (man who makes pizzas) :: pizzaïolo {m}
pizza parlor {n} (pizzeria) SEE: pizzeria ::
pizza poutine {n} :: poutine pizza {f}
pizzazz {n} /pɪˈzæz/ (flair, vitality, or zest) :: peps {m}
pizzeria {n} /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ (outlet that primarily sells pizza) :: pizzeria
pizzicato {adv} /ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ/ (musical instruction) :: pizzicato
pizzle {n} /ˈpɪzl̩/ (baton made from the penis of an ox, once used to beat men and animals) :: nerf de bœuf {m}
placard {n} /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ (a sheet of paper or cardboard) :: affiche {f}
placarder {n} (person who puts up placards) :: placardeur {m}
placate {v} /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ (to calm) :: apaiser, calmer
place {n} /pleɪs/ (location, position) :: lieu {m}, endroit {m}, place {f}
place {n} (open space, courtyard, market square) :: place {f}
place {v} (to put in a specific location) :: mettre, poser, placer
place {v} (to earn a given spot in a competition) :: se placer, arriver
place {v} (to arrange for, make (a bet)) :: faire
placebo {n} /pləˈsi.boʊ/ (a dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment) :: placebo {m}
placeholder {n} /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ (that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later) :: marque substitutive {f}
place mat {n} (protective table mat) :: napperon {m}, set {m}, set de table {m}
placement {n} /ˈpleɪsmənt/ (the act of placing or putting in place) :: placement {m}
placename {n} /ˈpleɪsːneɪm/ (the name of a place) :: toponyme {m}
placenta {n} /pləˈsɛntə/ (anatomy: placenta) :: placenta {m}
placental {adj} (relative to placenta) :: placentaire {m} {f}
placental {adj} (having a placenta) :: placentaire {m} {f}
placental {n} (member of Placentalia) :: placentaire {m}
place of articulation {n} (point of contact) :: lieu d'articulation {m}, point d'articulation {m}
place of decimals {n} (position of digit to the right of the decimal point) SEE: decimal place ::
place of honor {n} (place of honor) :: place d'honneur {f}
place of worship {n} (place where people can practise their faith) :: lieu de culte {m}
placid {adj} /ˈplæs.ɪd/ (calm and quiet; peaceful) :: placide {m} {f}
plagiarism {n} /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/ (copying of someone's ideas) :: plagiat {m}
plagiarism {n} (act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized) :: plagiat {m}
plagiarize {v} (use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech) :: plagier
plagiotropic {adj} (growing at an oblique angle) :: plagiotrope
plagiotropism {n} :: plagiotropisme {m}
plague {n} /pleɪɡ/ (specific disease "the Plague") :: peste {f}
plague {n} (an epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence) :: peste {f}
plague {n} (widespread affliction, calamity) :: fléau {m}, plaie {f}, calamité {f}
plague {n} (a nuisance) :: plaie {f}, calamité {f}
plague {v} (to harass) :: affliger
plaice {n} /pleɪs/ (Pleuronectes platessa) :: carrelet {m}, plie {f}
plaice {n} (Hippoglossoides platessoides) :: flétan nain {m}
plaid {n} /pled/ (material) :: tissu écossais {m}
plaid {n} (pattern) :: motif écossais {m}
plain {adj} /pleɪn/ (ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation) :: simple
plain {adj} (of just one colour) :: uni
plain {adj} (unseasoned) :: nature
plain {adj} (computing: containing no non-printing characters) :: simple texte {m}
plain {n} (an expanse of land with relatively low relief) :: plaine
plain as the nose on one's face {adj} :: gros comme une maison, clair comme le jour, se voir comme le nez au milieu de la figure, crever les yeux, sauter aux yeux
plainchant {n} (plainsong) SEE: plainsong ::
plainclothes {adj} (wearing civilian clothes) :: en civil
plainclothes {n} (ordinary civilian clothes) :: vêtements de ville {m-p}
plainly {adv} /ˈpleɪnli/ (In a plain manner) :: simplement
plainly {adv} (Obviously; clearly) :: clairement
plainsong {n} (monophonic chant) :: plain-chant {m}
plain text {n} (unencrypted text) SEE: cleartext ::
plaintiff {n} /ˈpleɪntɪf/ (party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant) :: demandeur, plaignant {m}, plaignante {f}
plain-winged antshrike {n} (bird) :: batara à ailes unies
plait {n} (braid) SEE: braid ::
plait {v} (to interweave) SEE: braid ::
plait {v} (to double in narrow folds) SEE: pleat ::
plait {n} /pleɪt/ (flat fold) :: pli {m}
plan {n} /plɛən/ (technical drawing) :: schema {m}
plan {n} (set of intended actions) :: plan {m}
plan {n} (2-dimensional drawing from above) :: plan {m}
plan {n} (subscription plan) :: forfait mobile {m}
plan {v} (to create a plan for) :: projeter
plan {v} (to intend) :: prévoir
Planalto slaty antshrike {n} (bird) :: batara du Plano Alto
planarian {n} (flatworm) :: planaire {f}
plan B {n} (alternative solution) :: plan B {m}
Planck's constant {n} (constant) :: constante de Planck {f}
plane {adj} /pleɪn/ (of a surface: flat or level.) :: plan, plat
plane {n} (math: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions) :: plan {m}
plane {n} (a tool) :: rabot {m}
plane {v} (to smooth with a plane) :: raboter
plane {n} (airplane) :: avion {m}
plane {v} (to glide) :: planer
plane {n} (deciduous tree) :: platane {m}
plane angle {n} (angle formed by two intersecting straight lines) :: angle plan {m}
planer {n} (woodworking tool) :: rabot {m}
planer {n} (large machine tool) :: raboteuse {f}
planet {n} /ˈplænɪt/ (each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky) :: planète {f}
planet {n} (rocky or gaseous spherical bodies orbiting the Sun) :: planète {f}
planet {n} (similar body in orbit around a star) :: planète {f}
planetarium {n} /plænɪˈtɛːɹɪəm/ (museum which displays images of space) :: planétarium {m}
planetary {adj} /ˈplæ.nə.ˌtɛr.i/ (of or relating to planets) :: planétaire
planetary gear {n} (system of gears) :: train épicycloïdal {m}, train planétaire {m}
planetary nebula {n} (nebulosity) :: nébuleuse planétaire {f}
planetary system {n} (a group of various non-stellar objects orbiting a star or star system) :: système planétaire {m}
planet gear {n} (gear wheel) :: planétaire {m},
planetoid {n} (any of several larger astral bodies) :: planétoïde {m}
planetree {n} (plane) SEE: plane ::
planetree {n} (sycamore) SEE: sycamore ::
Planet X {prop} (hypothetical planet) :: planète X {f}
plangent {adj} /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ (having a loud mournful sound) :: retentissant
planimeter {n} (measuring device) :: planimètre {m}
planimetry {n} (measurement of distances, angles and areas) :: planimétrie {f}
planipetalous {adj} (having flat petals) :: planipétale {m} {f}
plank {n} /plæŋk/ (long, broad and thick piece of timber) :: planche {f}
plank {n} (physical exercise) :: gainage
plankton {n} /ˈplæŋktən/ (generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea) :: plancton {m}
planned {adj} /plænd/ (existing or designed according to a plan) :: planifié
planned economy {n} (economy in which government directly manages) :: économie planifiée {f}
planned obsolescence {n} (policy) :: obsolescence programmée {f}
planning {n} /ˈplænɪŋ/ (action of the verb to plan) :: planification {f}
planning {n} (act of formulating of a course of action) :: planification {f}, prévision {f}
planning {n} (act of making contingency plans) :: planification {f}
planning permission {n} /ˈplænɪŋ pəˈmɪʃən/ (legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land) :: permis de construire {m}
planogamy {n} :: planogamie {f}
plant {n} (factory) SEE: factory ::
plant {n} (organism capable of photosynthesis) :: plante {f}
plant {n} (a small or herbaceous organism, rather than a tree) :: herbacée {f}
plant {n} (organism of the kingdom Plantae) :: végétal {m}
plant {n} (ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells) :: végétal {m}
plant {n} (large piece of machinery) :: matériel {m}
plant {v} (place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow) :: planter
plant {v} (to place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit) :: placer
plant {v} (to place or set something firmly or with conviction) :: planter
plantain {n} /ˈplæn.teɪn/ (small plant) :: plantain {m}
plantain {n} (fruit) :: banane plantain {f}, [Africa] plantain {f}, [West Indies] banane farine {f}, banane cochon {f}, banane à cuire {f}
plantar fascia {n} (the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot) :: fasce plantaire
plantar fasciitis {n} (painful inflammation of the plantar fascia) :: fasciite plantaire {f}
plantation {n} /plænˈteɪʃən/ (large farm) :: plantation {f}
planter {n} (owner of a plantation) :: planteur {m}, planteur {m}
plantigrade {n} /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ (animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot) :: plantigrade
plaque {n} /plɑːk/ (piece of flat metal with writing on it to remind people of a person or event) :: plaque {f}
plaque {n} (accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth) :: plaque {f}
plaque {n} (accumulation in artery walls) SEE: atheroma ::
plasma {n} /ˈplæzmə/ (high energy state of matter) :: plasma {m}
plasma {n} (component of blood) :: plasma {m}
plasma cell {n} (form of lymphocyte) :: plasmocyte {m}
plasma membrane {n} (cell membrane) SEE: cell membrane ::
plasma protein {n} (protein present in the blood plasma) :: protéine plasmatique {f}
plasmatic {adj} (pertaining to plasma) :: plasmatique
plasmid {n} /ˈplæzmɪd/ (loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes) :: plasmide
plasmidic {adj} :: plasmidique
plasmodesma {n} (a microscopic channel traversing the cell walls of plant cells and some algal cells, enabling transport and communication between them) :: plasmodesme {m}
plasmogamic {adj} :: plasmogamique
plasmolysis {n} (shrinking of protoplasm) :: plasmolyse {f}
plasmon {n} /ˈplazmɒn/ (quanta of waves) :: plasmon {m}
plasmonic {adj} /plæzˈmɒnɪk/ (of or pertaining to plasmons) :: plasmonique
plaster {n} /ˈplæstɚ/ (healing paste) :: onguent {m}
plaster {n} (mixture for coating) :: plâtre {m}, enduit {m}
plaster {n} (cast) :: plâtre {m}
plaster {v} (to cover with plaster) :: enduire, plâtrer
plaster {v} (to cover up, as with plaster) :: enduire
plaster {n} (adhesive bandage) SEE: band-aid ::
plaster {n} (plaster of Paris) SEE: plaster of Paris ::
plasterer {n} (a person who plasters walls) :: plâtrier {m}, plâtreur
plaster of Paris {n} (hemihydrate of calcium sulfate) :: plâtre {m}
plastic {n} /ˈplæstɪk/ (synthetic thermoplastic polymer) :: plastique {m}
plastic {adj} (made of plastic) :: plastique
plastic art {n} (three-dimensional art form) :: art plastique {m}
plastic bag {n} (type of packaging) :: sac plastique {m}, cornet {m} [Switzerland]
plastician {n} (artist with the plastic arts) :: plasticien {m}; plasticienne {f}, artiste plasticien {m}, artiste plasticienne {f}
plasticine {n} (modeling clay) :: pâte à modeler {f}
plasticity {n} (quality of being plastic) :: plasticité {f}
plasticity {n} :: plasticité {f}
plastic surgeon {n} (performer of plastic surgery) :: chirurgien plasticien {m}, chirurgienne plasticienne {f}, chirurgien plastique {m}, chirurgienne plastique {f}
plastic surgery {n} (surgery involving the transfer of tissue) :: chirurgie plastique {f}, chirurgie esthétique {f}
plastic surgery {n} (cosmetic surgery) :: chirurgie plastique {f}, chirurgie esthétique {f}, chirurgie cosmétique {f}
plastid {n} (any of various organelles) :: plastide {m}
plastiglomerate {n} (type of rock) :: plastiglomérat
plastination {n} (preservation technique) :: plastination {f}
plat {n} (a braid; a plait) SEE: braid ::
plat {v} (to braid, plait) SEE: braid ::
plat {n} (plot of land) SEE: lot ::
plate {n} (Cockney rhyming slang: foot) SEE: foot ::
plate {n} /pleɪt/ (flat dish) :: [eating dish] assiette {f}, [serving dish] plat {m}
plate {n} (contents of a plate) :: assiette {f}
plate {n} (course at a meal) :: plat {m}
plate {n} (flat metallic object) :: plaque {f}
plate {n} (vehicle license plate) :: plaque d'immatriculation {f}, plaque {f}, plaque minéralogique {f}
plate {n} (printing: engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper) :: planche {f}
plate {n} (printing, photography: image or copy) :: planche {f}
plate {n} (printing, publishing: full page illustration) :: planche {f}
plate {n} (dental plate) :: dentier {m}
plate {n} (historical: plate armour) :: armure de plates {f}
plate {n} (flat electrode) :: plaque {f}
plate {n} (chemistry: flat piece of material) :: plaque {f}
plate {v} (to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material) :: plaquer
plate {n} (baseball: home plate) SEE: home plate ::
plate {n} (prize given to the winner in a contest) SEE: prize ::
plate {n} (geology: tectonic plate) SEE: tectonic plate ::
plateau {n} /plæˈtoʊ/ (level expanse) :: plateau {m}
plateau {v} (level off) :: stagner, plafonner, se stabiliser, atteindre un plateau
plateful {n} (the quantity contained on a plate) :: assiette {f}, assiettée {f}, platée {f}
platelet {n} (particle found in the blood of mammals) :: thrombocyte {m}, plaquette {f}
plate tectonics {n} (large-scale movement of tectonic plates) :: tectonique des plaques {f}
platform {n} /ˈplætfɔːm/ (stage for speeches and performances) :: scène {f}, podium {m}
platform {n} (computing: particular type of operating system or environment) :: plateforme {f}
platform {n} (travel: raised structure for passengers) :: quai {m}
platform game {n} (A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles) :: jeu de platforme
platiniferous {adj} (yielding or containing platinum) :: platinifère {m} {f}
platinization {n} (coat with platinum) :: platinage {m}
platinize {v} (to coat with platinum) :: platiner
platinous {adj} (containing divalent platinum) :: platineux
platinum {n} /ˈplæt.nəm/ (metal) :: platine {m}
platinum blond {adj} (of a silvery blond color) :: blond platine, platine
platinum blond {n} (a silvery blond color) :: blond platine {m}, blonde platine {f}, platiné {m}, platinée {f}
platinum blond {n} (person with this hair color) :: blond platine {m}
platinum blonde {n} (woman) :: blonde platine {f}
platitude {n} /ˈplætɪtjuːd/ (often-quoted saying) :: platitude {f}
Plato {prop} /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ (Greek philosopher) :: Platon {m}
platometer {n} (planimeter) SEE: planimeter ::
platonic {adj} /pləˈtɔnɪk/ (not sexual in nature) :: platonique
Platonic {adj} (related to Plato) :: platonicien
platonic love {n} (intimate but non-sexual affection) :: amour platonique {m}
platoon {n} /pləˈtuːn/ (unit of 30-40 soldiers) :: peloton {m}
platter {n} (tray for serving food) :: plat {m}, plateau {m}
platter {n} (part of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests) :: platine {f}, plateau {m}
platycnemic {adj} (of, relating to, or characterized by, platycnemism) :: platycnémique
platycone {n} :: platycône {m}
platykurtic {adj} /ˌplatɪˈkəːtɪk/ (having negative excess kurtosis) :: platykurtique {m} and {f}
platykurtosis {n} /ˌplatɪkəːˈtəʊsɪs/ (having negative excess kurtosis) :: platykurticité {f}
platypus {n} /ˈplætɪpəs/ (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) :: ornithorynque {m}
platyrrhine {adj} (having a broad, flat nose) :: platyrrhinien, platyrhinien
plausible {adj} /ˈplɔːz.ɪ.bəl/ (likely, acceptable) :: plausible {m} {f}
plausible deniability {n} (organization of a clandestine activity) :: déni plausible {m}
play {v} /pleɪ/ (act in a manner such that one has fun) :: jouer, s'amuser
play {v} (produce music using a musical instrument (transitive sense), affecting a noun) :: jouer de
play {v} (produce music using a musical instrument (intransitive sense, not affecting a noun)) :: jouer
play {v} (act in a performance) :: jouer, interpréter
play {v} (participate in (a sport or game)) :: jouer (à)
play {v} (use a device to hear (a recording)) :: [the media is being played] mettre, [to play an already inserted media] lancer, [the media is the subject] tourner, jouer, reproduire
play {n} (playful activity) :: jeu {m}
play {n} (theatrical performance) :: pièce de théâtre {f}
play {n} (area of free movement for a part of a mechanism) SEE: backlash ::
playability {n} (property of being playable) :: jouabilité {f}
playability {n} (overall quality of a gameplay) :: jouabilité {f}
playable {adj} (able to be played) :: jouable
playable {adj} (of a game, able to be played and enjoyed) :: jouable
playback {n} (replaying of recorded sound or moving images) :: reprise {f}
playback singer {n} (singer whose songs are lip-synced by an actor) :: chanteur de playback {m}, chanteuse de playback {f}
play ball {v} (expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball) :: au jeu
playboy {n} /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ (man who devotes himself to pleasure) :: playboy {m}, play-boy {m}
play by ear {v} (play music guided by one's musical ear) :: jouer à l'oreille
play by ear {v} (do by guessing) :: improviser
playdate {n} /pleɪ.deɪt/ (Any scheduled recreation, especially if not scheduled by those directly involved.) :: partie de jeu {f}
play dead {v} (to act as though defeated) :: faire le mort
playdough {n} (childrens' modeling clay) :: pâte à modeler
play down {v} (play down) SEE: downplay ::
play dumb {v} (to pretend to be slow-witted) :: faire l'innocent
player {n} /ˈpleɪɚ/ (one who plays any game or sport) :: joueur {m}, joueuse {f}
player {n} (dramatic actor) :: acteur {m}, actrice {f}, comédien {m}, comédienne {f}
player {n} (one who plays a musical instrument) :: joueur {m}, musicien {m}, joueuse {f}, musicienne {f}
player {n} (video games: gamer, gamester, see also: gamer; gamester) :: gamer {m}, gameur {m}, gameuse {f}
player {n} (gambler, see also: gambler) :: joueur {m}, joueuse {f}, parieur
player {n} (electronic device) :: lecteur {m}
player {n} (software application) :: lecteur {m}
player {n} (one without serious aims) :: fainéant {m}, fainéante {f}
playful {adj} /ˈpleɪfəl/ (liking or prone to play) :: folâtre, enjoué, joueur
play gooseberry {v} (to serve as a chaperon) :: tenir la chandelle
playground {n} /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ (large open space to play on, usually for children) :: terrain de jeu {m}
playground {n} (open-air space on a school campus where the children can play) :: cour de récréation {f}
playground {n} :: cour de récréation
play hooky {v} (to stay away from school, work, etc. without suitable permission or excuse) :: faire l'école buissonnière, faire le mur
play house {n} (toy house for children to play in) SEE: Wendy house ::
play house {n} (toy house for dolls) SEE: doll's house ::
playhouse {n} (venue for performing plays) SEE: theater ::
playing card {n} (one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card) :: carte à jouer {f}
playlist {n} /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ (record) :: playlist {f}, liste de lecture {f}
playlist {n} (computing) :: playlist {f}, liste de lecture {f}
playmate {n} (companion to play with) :: compagnon de jeux
playmate {n} (woman who has appeared in Playboy magazine) :: playmate {f}
play on words {n} (pun or similar humorous use of language) :: jeu de mots {m}
playpen {n} (enclosure for children to play in) :: parc à bébé {m}, parc pour bébé {m}
play possum {v} (to pretend to be dead) :: faire le mort
PlayStation {n} (series of video game consoles) :: PlayStation {f}
playsuit {n} (single item of clothing) :: combishort {m}, combi-short {m}
play the fool {v} (pretend ignorance) :: feindre l'ignorance
play the game {v} :: jouer le jeu
plaything {n} (something intended for playing with) :: joujou {m}
play truant {v} (be absent from school without permission) :: faire l'école buissonnière, sécher
play with fire {v} (put oneself in a precarious situation) :: jouer avec le feu
playwright {n} /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ (writer of plays for the theatre) :: dramaturge {m} {f}, auteur dramatique {m}
playwriter {n} (playwright) SEE: playwright ::
plaza {n} /ˈplɑːzə/ (a towns' public square) :: place {f}
PLC {n} (Abbreviation for public limited company) :: SA
plea {n} /pliː/ (appeal, petition, entreaty) :: supplication {f}, appel {m}
plea {n} :: supplication {f}
pleach {v} /pliːtʃ/ (to unite by interweaving) :: plesser
pleach {n} (act or result of interweaving) :: plessage
pleach {n} (hedge or lattice created by interweaving the branches of shrubs, trees, etc.) :: plessis
plead {v} /ˈpliːd/ (to present an argument) :: plaider
pleasant {adj} /ˈplɛzənt/ (giving pleasure; pleasing in manner) :: agréable, plaisant
pleasantly {adv} /ˈplɛzəntli/ (in a pleasant manner) :: agréablement
please {v} /pliːz/ (to make happy or satisfy) :: plaire
please {adv} (interjection to make a polite request) :: s'il vous plaît [formal], s'il te plaît [informal], S.V.P., [with infinitive] prière de
please {adv} (expression of annoyance or impatience) :: allez, stoplait, pitié
pleased {adj} /pliːzd/ (happy, content) :: content, satisfait
pleased to meet you {phrase} (polite formula used when being introduced to somebody) :: enchanté [said by a man], enchantée [said by a woman], ravi de vous rencontrer
please help me {phrase} (please help me) :: à l'aide
please pass the salt {phrase} (please pass the salt) :: passez le sel, s'il vous plait
please repeat after me {phrase} (phrase) :: répétez après moi, s'il vous plaît
please say that again {phrase} (please say that again) :: répétez, s'il vous plaît
please sit down {phrase} (please sit down) :: [formal and plural] asseyez-vous s'il vous plaît, [informal] assieds-toi
please speak more slowly {phrase} (please speak more slowly) :: parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît
please turn left {phrase} (please turn left) :: tournez à gauche, s'il vous plaît
please turn right {phrase} (please turn right) :: tournez à droite, s'il vous plaît
pleasing {adj} /ˈpliːzɪŋ/ (giving pleasure) :: plaisant
pleasurable {adj} /ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/ (that gives pleasure) :: agréable, plaisant
pleasure {n} /ˈplɛʒə/ (a state of being pleased) :: plaisir {m}
pleasure {n} (person or thing that causes enjoyment) :: plaisir {m}
pleasure {n} (sexual enjoyment) :: volupté {f}
pleasure {n} (one's preference) :: désir {m}
pleasure boat {n} (pleasure boat) SEE: pleasure craft ::
pleasure craft {n} (boat used for recreation) :: bateau de plaisance {m}
pleasure principle {n} (principle that human decisions are motivated by desire) :: principe de plaisir {m}
pleat {n} /pliːt/ (fold in a fabric of a garment) :: pli {m}
pleat {v} (To form pleats in a piece of fabric or garment) :: plisser
pleat {n} (plait) SEE: plait ::
pleated {adj} /ˈpliːtɪd/ (having pleats) :: plissé
plebe {n} (plebeian) SEE: plebeian ::
plebe {n} (plebs) SEE: plebs ::
plebeian {n} /plɪˈbiːən/ (one of the common people of ancient Rome) :: plébéien {m}
plebeian {adj} (of or pertaining to the common people) :: plébéien
plebiscitary {adj} (of or pertaining to a plebiscite) :: plébiscitaire
plebiscite {n} /ˈplɛbɨsaɪt/ (A referendum, especially one that concerns changes in sovereignty) :: plébiscite {m}
plebs {n} /plɛbz/ (The common people) :: plèbe {f}
plectrum {n} /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ (music: small piece for plucking strings) :: plectre {m}, médiator {m}, pick {m} [Quebec], onglet {m} [Belgium]
pledge {v} /plɛdʒ/ (to make a solemn promise) :: promettre
pledge {v} (to deposit something as a security; to pawn) :: mettre en gage
pledge {n} (solemn promise) :: gage {m}, serment {m}
-plegic {suffix} ( of -plegia) :: -plégique
Pleiades {prop} /ˈpliːədiːz/ (Greek mythology) :: Pléiades
Pleiades {prop} (astronomy) :: Pléiades
pleiotropic {adj} (pertaining to pleiotropy) :: pléiotropique
plenary {adj} /ˈpliːnəɹi/ (fully attended) :: plénier
plenary session {n} (plenary session) :: session plénière {f}, séance plénière {f}
plenipotentiary {n} /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ (person invested with supreme authority) :: plénipotentiaire {m}
plenipotentiary {adj} (invested with full power) :: plénipotentiaire
plenoptic {adj} (of or relating to all the light, travelling in every direction, in a given space) :: plénoptique
plentiful {adj} /ˈplɛntɪfl̩/ (existing in large number) :: abondant, copieux, ample
plenty {n} /ˈplɛnti/ (a more-than-adequate amount) :: abondance {f}
plenty {adj} (plentiful) SEE: plentiful ::
pleonasm {n} /ˈpliːənæzəm/ (redundancy in wording) :: pléonasme {m}
pleonasm {n} (phrase involving pleonasm) :: pléonasme {m}
pleonastic {adj} (redundant) SEE: redundant ::
pleonastic {adj} (of, or relating to pleonasm) :: pléonastique
pleophony {n} (disyllabic reflex in East Slavic languages) :: pléophonie {f}
pleroma {n} /pləˈɹoʊmə/ (the region of light above the world) :: plérôme {m}
plesiosaur {n} /ˈpliːsiəsɔːɹ/ (extinct marine reptile) :: plésiosaure {m}
plethora {n} /ˈplɛθəɹə/ (excess, abundance) :: pléthore {f}
pleura {n} (serous membrane that covers the lungs and thorax) :: plèvre {f}
pleural cavity {n} (body cavity) :: plèvre {f}
pleurisy {n} (inflammation of lung pleura) :: pleurésie {f}
plexiglass {n} (common language term for polymethyl methacrylate) :: plexiglas {m}
pleximeter {n} (instrument) :: plessimétre {m}
plexus {n} /ˈplɛksəs/ (network or interwoven mass) :: plexus
pliable {adj} /ˈplaɪəbəl/ (easily bent or formed) :: pliable, pliant
plicate {adj} /ˈplaɪkət/ (folded) :: plicaturé [medicine], plissé [botany]
plicate {v} (biology: to fold) :: plicaturer
Pliensbachian {prop} (a subdivision of the Jurassic period) :: Pliensbachien
pliers {n} /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ (gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand) :: pince {f}, pinces {f-p}
Plinian {adj} (of or pertaining to Pliny the Younger or Pliny the Elder) :: plinien
plinth {n} /plɪnθ/ (base for column, pedestal or statue) :: plinthe {f}
Pliny {prop} /ˈplɪni/ (Roman praenomen) :: Pline
plod {v} /plɒd/ (to walk slowly) :: marcher lourdement
plodder {n} (a person who works slowly) :: bâilleur, bâilleuse {f}
ploidy {n} /ˈplɔɪdi/ (number of homologous sets of chromosomes in a cell) :: ploïdie {f}
plonk {n} /plɑŋk/ (cheap or inferior wine) :: pinard {m}, jaja {m}
plonker {n} /ˈplɒŋ.kə(ɹ)/ (fool) :: imbécile {m}
plosion {n} (pronunciation of a consonant) :: plosion {f}
plosive {n} /ˈploʊsɪv/ (consonant) :: occlusif {m}
plot {n} /plɑt/ (course of a story) :: intrigue {f}
plot {n} (area of land used for building on or planting on) :: lopin {m}
plot {n} (graph or diagram) :: diagramme {m}, graphique {m}
plot {n} (secret plan to achieve an end) :: complot {m}
plot {v} (transitive: to conceive) :: comploter
plot {v} (to trace out a graph or diagram) :: tracer
plot {v} (to mark a point on a graph) :: marquer
plot {v} (intransitive: to conceive) :: conspirer
plot hole {n} (an inconsistence within a storyline) :: intriguérence {f}
plotter {n} (device) :: traceur {m}
plot twist {n} (change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot) :: rédirection de parcelle de terrain, rebondissement
plough {n} /plaʊ/ (device pulled through the ground) :: charrue {f}, araire {f} [swing-plough]
plough {v} (to use a plough on to prepare for planting) :: labourer
plough {v} (to use a plough) :: labourer
plough {v} (vulgar: to have sex with) :: labourer, pilonner
Plough {prop} (brightest seven stars of the constellation Ursa Major) SEE: Big Dipper ::
ploughing {n} :: labour {m}, labourage {m}
plov {n} (pilaf) SEE: pilaf ::
plover {n} /ˈplʌvɚ/ (wading bird of the family Charadriidae) :: pluvier {m}
plow {n} (plough) SEE: plough ::
plow {v} (plough) SEE: plough ::
plower {n} (one who plows) :: laboureur {m}
plowman {n} /ˈplaʊ.mən/ (male plower) :: laboureur {m}
plowshare {n} (cutting edge of a plow) :: soc {m}
ploy {n} /plɔɪ/ (strategy, tactic) :: truc {m}, stratégie {f}, tactique {f}
pluck {v} /plʌk/ (to pull something sharply; to pull something out) :: tirer
pluck {v} (music: to gently play a single string) :: pincer
pluck {v} (to remove feathers from a bird) :: plumer
pluck {v} (to rob, steal forcibly) :: voler
pluck {n} (offal from the trunk of an animal) :: abats {m-p}
pluck {n} (nerve, fortitude, persistence) :: persévérance {f}
pluck {n} :: (du) cœur, plumaison
plucky {adj} /ˈplʌki/ (having or showing pluck) :: courageux, qui a du cran
plug {n} /plʌɡ/ (electric connecting device) :: fiche {f}
plug {n} (hole filler) :: bouchon {m}
plug {v} (to stop with a plug) :: boucher, fermer, bourrer
plug {v} (to blatantly mention) :: faire la pub, faire la promo
plug in {v} (connect an electrical device) :: brancher
plug-in {n} /ˈplʌɡɪn/ (computer add-on) :: greffon {m}, plugiciel {m}, module d’extension {m}, plugin {m}
plum {n} /plʌm/ (fruit of Prunus domestica) :: prune {f}
plum {n} (tree) :: prunier {m}
plum {n} (desirable thing) :: meilleur morceau {m}
plum {n} (raisin when used in pudding or cake) SEE: raisin ::
plumage {n} /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/ (collection of feathers covering a bird’s body) :: plumage {m}, plume {f} (pars pro toto), plumée {f}, pennage {m} [falconry]
plumbago {n} /pləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ (leadwort) :: dentelaire {f}, plumbago {f}
plumbago {n} (graphite) :: plombagine {f}, mine de plomb {f}, graphite {m}
plumber {n} /ˈplʌmə/ (one who works in lead) :: [obsolete] plombeur {m}
plumber {n} (one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage) :: plombier {m}, tuyauteur {m}, homme à pipe {m} [Louisiana]
plumber's helper {n} (plunger) SEE: plunger ::
plumber's snake {n} (flexible rotating tool used to unclog a pipe) :: furet {m}, vrille à déboucher {f}
plumbery {n} (business of a plumber) SEE: plumbing ::
plumbery {n} (place where plumbing is carried out) :: plomberie {f}
plumbic {adj} /ˈplʌmbɪk/ (pertaining to lead) :: saturnin {m}, saturnine {f}
plumbiferous {adj} (producing or containing lead) :: plombifère {m} {f}
plumbing {n} /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ (pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building) :: tuyauterie {f}, plomberie {f}
plumbing {n} (trade or occupation of a plumber) :: plomberie {f}
plumbing {n} (informal: system of vessels or ducts in the human body, especially the genitourinary system) :: tuyauterie {f}
plumbing {n} (a Murasugi sum) :: plombage {m}
plumbism {n} (lead poisoning) :: saturnisme {m}
plumb line {n} (plummet) SEE: plummet ::
plum blossom {n} (the blossom of the Prunus mume) :: fleur de prunier {f}
plume {n} /ˈpluːm/ (feather) :: plume {f}
plume {n} (cluster of feathers) :: plumeau {m}
plume {n} (geology: upwelling of molten material) :: nuage de fumée
plummet {n} /ˈplʌm.ət/ (lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line) :: fil à plomb
plummet {v} (to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly) :: dégringoler, chuter
plump {adj} /plʌmp/ (Having a full and rounded shape, chubby) :: dodu {m}, potelé, rebondi
plum tree {n} (tree that bears plums) SEE: plum ::
plum wine {n} (plum wine) SEE: umeshu ::
plunder {v} /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ (to take all the goods of, by force (as in war) (transitive)) :: piller
plunder {v} :: piller, ravager
plunder {n} (instance of plundering) :: pillage {m}
plunder {n} (loot attained by plundering) :: butin
plunderous {adj} (by nature or otherwise characteristically tending to plunder) :: pilleur {m}
plunge {v} /plʌndʒ/ ((intransitive) to dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself) :: plonger
plunger {n} /ˈplʌndʒɚ/ (device for removing blockages by suction) :: ventouse {f}
plunger {n} (one who plunges) :: plongeur {m}
pluperfect {n} (pluperfect tense) SEE: pluperfect tense ::
pluperfect {n} /pluːˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ (verb in this tense) :: plus-que-parfait {m}
pluperfect tense {n} (tense) :: plus-que-parfait {m}
plural {adj} /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ (more than one) :: pluriel
plural {n} (the plural number) :: pluriel {m}
plural {n} (word in plural form) :: pluriel {m}
plurale tantum {n} /plʊˌɹɑleɪ̯ˈtɑntəm/ (a noun without a singular form) :: plurale tantum {m}
pluralism {n} (social system with multiple cultural identities) :: pluralisme {m}
pluralist {n} (advocate of pluralism) :: pluraliste {m} {f}
pluralistic {adj} (characteristic of pluralism) :: pluraliste
plurality {n} (the state of being plural) :: pluralité {f}
pluricellular {adj} (consisting of multiple cells) :: pluricellulaire
pluridimensional {adj} (multidimensional) SEE: multidimensional ::
plurinational {adj} (of different nationalities) :: plurinational {m} {f}
Plurinational State of Bolivia {prop} (official name of Bolivia) :: État plurinational de Bolivie {m}
pluripotency {n} (the state of being pluripotent) :: pluripotence {f}
pluripotent {adj} /plʊəˈɹɪpətənt/ (able to develop into any cell type) :: pluripotent
plus {n} (plus sign) SEE: plus sign ::
plus {prep} /plʌs/ (arithmetic: sum) :: plus
plus {prep} (in addition to) :: plus
plus {n} (positive quantity) :: plus
plus {n} (useful addition) :: plus
plus {adj} (being positive rather than negative or zero) :: plus
plus {adj} (positive, involving advantage) :: positif {m}, positive {f}
plus {adj} (physics: electrically positive) :: positif {m}
plush {n} /plʌʃ/ (textile fabric) :: peluche {f}
plush {n} (toy) SEE: plush toy ::
plush toy {n} (soft toy with a plush covering) :: peluche {f}
plus sign {n} (mathematical symbol) :: signe plus {m}, plus {m}
Plutarch {prop} /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ (Greek historian) :: Plutarque
Pluto {prop} /ˈplutoʊ/ (god) :: Pluton {m}
Pluto {prop} (Kuiper belt object - a dwarf planet) :: Pluton {m}
plutocracy {n} /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ (government by the wealthy) :: ploutocratie {f}
plutocracy {n} (controlling class of the wealthy) :: ploutocratie {f}
plutocrat {n} (someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth) :: ploutocrate {m}
plutocratic {adj} (of, relating to, or being a plutocracy) :: ploutocratique {m} {f}
Plutonian {adj} /pluːˈtəʊ.nɪ.ən/ (of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld) :: plutonien {m}
Plutonian {adj} (of, pertaining to, or supporting plutonism, see also: Plutonic) :: plutonien {m}, plutonique {m} {f}
Plutonian {n} (proponent of plutonism, see also: plutonist) :: plutonique {f}
Plutonian {adj} (of or relating to the dwarf planet Pluto) :: plutonien {m}
Plutonian {n} ((imaginary) inhabitant of Pluto) :: Plutonien {m}, Plutonienne {f}
plutonium {n} /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ (chemical element) :: plutonium {m}
pluviograph {n} (self-registring pluviometer) :: pluviographe {m}
pluviometer {n} (instrument) :: pluviomètre {m}
Pluviôse {prop} /ˈpluvioʊs/ (the fifth month of the French Republican Calendar) :: pluviôse {m}
ply {v} /plaɪ/ ((transitive, obsolete) to bend; to fold) :: plier
plywood {n} (construction material) :: contreplaqué {m}
plywood {n} (specific type or grade of this material) :: contreplaqué {m}
plz {adv} (short for please) :: svp, stp
p.m. {adv} (after noon) :: de l'après-midi (in the afternoon), du soir (in the evening), de la nuit (in the night)
PM {n} /ˌpiː ˈɛm/ (after 12:00:00) :: après-midi
PMO {n} (Prime Minister's Office) :: CPM
PMSL {phrase} (pissing myself laughing) :: ptdr
PMT {n} (premenstrual tension) :: SPM {m}
pneumatic {adj} /n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/ (of or relating to air or other gases) :: pneumatique
pneumatic {adj} :: pneumatique
pneumatic drill {n} (pneumatic drill) SEE: jackhammer ::
pneumatics {n} (branch of mechanics) :: pneumatique {f}
pneumato- {prefix} /ˈ(p)njuːmətəʊ/ (relating to air) :: pneumato-
pneumo- {prefix} /(p)njuːməʊ/ (relating to the lungs) :: pneumo-
pneumococcus {n} (Streptococcus pneumoniae) :: pneumocoque {m}
pneumoconiosis {n} (disease of the lungs) :: pneumoconiose
pneumological {adj} (relating to pulmonology) :: pneumologique
pneumology {n} /n(j)ʊˈmɒlədʒi/ (the study of the respiratory system and organs) :: pneumologie {f}
pneumonia {n} /nuˈmoʊniə/ (inflammation of the lungs) :: pneumonie {f}
pneumorrhagia {n} (hemorrhage of the lungs) :: pneumorragie {f}
pnictogen {n} /ˈnɪktədʒən/ (element from the nitrogen group) :: pnictogène
Po {prop} (longest river in Italy) :: {m}
poach {v} /ˈpoʊtʃ/ (to cook in simmering liquid) :: pocher
poach {v} (to take game or fish illegally) :: braconner
poach {v} (to entice an employee or customer to switch) :: débaucher [employee], détourner [customer]
poached egg {n} (type of cooked egg) :: œuf poché {m}
poacher {n} /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/ (a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally) :: braconnier {m}, braconnière {f}
poaching {n} (trespassing in search of game) :: braconnage {m}
PO box {n} (box hired as a collection point for mail) SEE: post office box ::
pocket {n} /ˈpɑkɪt/ (bag stitched to an item of clothing) :: poche {f}
pocket {v} (to put into a pocket) :: empocher
pocket {adj} (of a size suitable for putting into a pocket) :: de poche
pocketbook {n} (notebook) SEE: notebook ::
pocketbook {n} (one's personal budget) :: livre de poche
pocketknife {n} (small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle) :: canif {m}
pocket money {n} (money given to a child) :: argent de poche {m}
pocket money {n} (small amount of cash) :: argent de poche {m}
pocket watch {n} (watch) :: montre à gousset {f}
pockmark {n} (mark or scar) :: marque de petite vérole {f}
Poconos {prop} /ˈpoʊkənoʊz/ (tribe) :: les Poconos
pod {n} /ˈpɑd/ (seed case) :: cosse {f}, gousse {f} [legume seeds]
pod {n} (small vehicle) :: nacelle {f}
pod {v} (To remove peas from their case) :: écosser
podcast {n} (podcast) :: podcast {m}, balado {f} [Quebec]
Podgorica {prop} /ˌpɒdɡəˈɹɪtsa/ (capital city of Montenegro) :: Podgorica {f}
podgy {adj} (slightly fat) :: enrobé, replet
pod hotel {n} (capsule hotel) SEE: capsule hotel ::
podiatrist {n} /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ (specialist in foot care) :: podologue {m} {f}
podium {n} /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/ (platform) :: podium {m}
Podolia {prop} :: Podolie {f}
poem {n} /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ (literary piece written in verse) :: poème {m}
poem {n} (piece of writing in the tradition of poetry) :: poème {m}
poem {n} (piece of poetic writing) :: poème {m}
poet {n} /ˈpoʊət/ (person who writes poems) :: poète {m}
poetaster {n} (unskilled poet) :: poétastre {m}
poetess {n} (female poet) :: poétesse {f}
poetic {adj} /poʊˈɛtɪk/ (relating to poetry) :: poétique
poetic {adj} (characteristic of poets) :: poétique
poetically {adv} (in a poetic manner) :: poétiquement
poetic licence {n} (departure from convention) :: licence poétique {f}
poetics {n} (the theory of poetry) :: poétique {f}
poetization {n} (act of making poetic) :: poétisation {f}
poetry {n} /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ (literature composed in verse) :: poésie {f}
pogo stick {n} (toy used for hopping) :: bâton sauteur {m}
pogrom {n} /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ (riot with the intent to massacre or terrorize a certain group, usually Jews) :: pogrom {m}
Pohnpeian {prop} (Micronesian language) :: pohnpei
poignancy {n} (the quality of being poignant) :: poignance {f}
poikilothermic {adj} (capable of maintaining constant body temperature) :: poïkilotherme
point {n} /pɔɪnt/ (particular moment in an event or occurrence) :: moment
point {n} (archaic: condition, state) :: [archaic] point
point {n} (opinion which adds to the discussion) :: point de vue {m}, avis {m}, opinion {f}
point {n} (purpose or objective) :: but {m}, objectif {m}, intérêt {m}
point {n} (tiny amount of time) :: instant {m}
point {n} (location or place) :: point {m}
point {n} (geometry: zero-dimensional object) :: point {m}
point {n} (full stop) :: point {m}
point {n} (distinguishing quality) :: point {m}
point {n} (something tiny) :: point {m}
point {n} (tenth part) :: dixième {m}
point {n} (mark or stroke above letter) :: point {m}
point {n} (unit of scoring in a game or competition) :: point {m}
point {n} (arithmetic: decimal point (note: many languages use a comma (',') rather than a dot as a decimal point, and hence the translations into these languages reflect this.)) :: virgule {f}
point {n} (economics: unit of change) :: point {m}
point {n} (typography: unit of size) :: point {m}
point {n} (sharp tip) :: pointe {f}
point {n} (any projecting extremity) :: pointe {f}
point {n} (object with sharp tip) :: pointe {f}
point {n} (backgammon: one of the twelve triangular positions) :: flèche {f}, case {f}
point {n} (peninsula) :: péninsule {f}
point {n} (compass point) :: point {m}
point {n} (railroad switch) :: aiguillage {m}, aiguille {f}
point {v} (to extend finger) :: pointer, indiquer
point {n} (wall socket) SEE: wall socket ::
point-and-shoot {adj} (designed for quick use) :: compact {m}
point blank {adv} (straight at the target) :: à bout portant
point blank {adv} (directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution) :: tout de go
point-blank {adj} (so close that a weapon may be aimed directly at its target) :: de but en blanc, à bout portant
point-blank {adj} (disconcertingly straightforward or blunt) :: à brûle-pourpoint
point-blank {adv} (in a direct manner, without hesitation) :: à brûle-pourpoint, de but en blanc
pointed {adj} /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ (sharp at one end) :: pointu {m}
pointer {n} (advice) SEE: advice ::
pointer {n} /ˈpɔɪntə/ (anything that points or is used for pointing) :: aiguille {f}, baguette {f}
pointer {n} (needle of a timepiece or measuring device) :: aiguille {f}
pointer {n} (hunting dog) :: braque {m}, chien d'arrêt
pointer {n} (computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable) :: pointeur {m}
pointer {n} (computing: icon indicating mouse position) SEE: cursor ::
point guard {n} (ballhandling guard in basketball) :: meneur {m}
pointillism {n} (painting technique) :: pointillisme {m}
pointing stick {n} (computing device) :: trackpoint {m}, ergot {m}, pivot {m}, bouton de pointage {m}
pointless {adj} /ˈpɔɪntləs/ (having no point or sharp tip) :: obtus
pointless {adj} (having no purpose) :: inutile, vain
point of inflection {n} (point on a curve) :: point d’inflexion {m}
point of no return {n} ((aviation) the point in a flight when there is insufficient fuel to return to the origin) :: point de non-retour {m}
point of no return {n} ((idiomatic) the point when it is no longer possible to stop the process) :: point de non-retour {m}
point of sale {n} /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/ (location at which payment for goods is made) :: point de vente {m}, caisse {f}
point of view {n} (position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint) :: point de vue
point of view {n} (attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs) :: point de vue, opinion
point out {v} (identify with a bodily gesture) :: pointer
point out {v} (tell, remind, indicate to someone) :: indiquer
point out {v} :: indiquer
points {n} /pɔɪnts/ (moveable rails used to switch a train from one track to another) :: aiguillage {m}
point the finger at {v} (to accuse or blame) :: montrer du doigt {m}, pointer du doigt {m}
pointwise {adj} (occurring at each point) :: ponctuel
poise {n} /pɔɪz/ (composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation) :: assurance {f}, aisance {f}, sang-froid {m}, aplomb {m}
poise {n} (a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity) :: poise {f}
poised {adj} /pɔɪzd/ (Ready,prepared) :: prêt
poison {n} /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ (substance harmful to a living organism) :: poison {m}
poison {v} (to use poison to kill or paralyse) :: empoisonner
poisoned chalice {n} /ˈpɔɪzn̩d ˈtʃælɪs/ (something initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful) :: cadeau empoisonné {m}, tunique de Nessus {f}
poison hemlock {n} (poisonous plant) SEE: hemlock ::
poisoning {n} (administration of a poison) :: empoisonnement {m}
poisoning {n} (state of being poisoned) :: intoxication {f}
poison ivy {n} (one of several ivy-like urushiol-producing plants) :: sumac vénéneux {m}, [Quebec] herbe à puce {f}
poisonous {adj} /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ (containing sufficient poison to be dangerous) :: vénéneux, toxique
Poitevin {adj} (pertaining to Poitou) :: poitevin
Poitevin {adj} (pertaining to Poitiers) :: poitevin
Poitiers {prop} /pwa.tje/ (City in France) :: Poitiers
poke {v} /poʊk/ (to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick) :: piquer
poke {v} (to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning) :: attiser
poke {v} (rummage) SEE: rummage ::
poke {n} (ice cream cone) SEE: ice cream cone ::
poker {n} /ˈpoʊkɚ/ (metal rod for poking) :: tisonnier {m}
poker {n} (card game) :: poker {m}
poker face {n} (impassive facial expression preventing determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand or of bluffing) :: l'air de rien
poker face {n} (any similar expression preventing giving away one's motives etc.) :: l'air de rien
pokie {n} /ˈpəʊki/ :: machine à sous {f}
Polack {n} /ˈpoʊlɑk/ (derogatory: Polish person) :: Polak
Poland {prop} /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ (European country) :: Pologne {f}
polao {n} (pilaf) SEE: pilaf ::
polar {adj} /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ/ (relating to a geographic pole) :: polaire
polar {adj} (of a certain coordinate system) :: polaire
polar bear {n} (Ursus maritimus) :: ours blanc {m}, ours polaire {m}
polar bear plunge {n} :: bain de glace
polar cap {n} (high-latitude region covered by ice) :: inlandsis, calotte polaire
polar circle {n} (either of the two parallels of the Earth) :: cercle polaire {m}
polar coordinates {n} :: coordonnées polaires {f-p}
polar fox {n} (arctic fox) SEE: arctic fox ::
Polari {prop} /pəˈlɑːri/ (Gay community slang) :: polari {m}
Polaris {prop} /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ (star) :: Étoile polaire
polariton {n} (quasiparticle) :: polariton {m}
polarity {n} /pəˈlærɪti/ (one of two extremes) :: polarité {f}
polarity {n} (chemistry: dipole-dipole intermolecular force) :: polarité {f}
polarization {n} /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ (production or condition of polarity) :: polarisation {f}
polarization {n} (production of polarized light) :: polarisation {f}
polarization {n} (separation of positive and negative charges) :: polarisation
polarization {n} (grouping of opinions into two extremes) :: polarisation {f}
polar night {n} (period of darkness) :: nuit polaire {f}
polaroid {n} (print from such a camera) :: polaroïd {m}
polaron {n} (polarized region of crystal lattice) :: polaron {m}
polar vortex {n} (polar vortex) :: vortex polaire {m}, tourbillon polaire
polder {n} /ˈpəʊldə/ (area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes) :: polder {m}
pole {n} /poʊl/ (long and slender object for construction or support) :: perche {f}
pole {n} (unit of length) :: perche {f}
pole {n} (extreme of an axis) :: pôle
pole {n} (magnetic point) :: pôle
Pole {n} /poʊl/ (person from Poland) :: Polonais {m}, Polonaise {f}
polearm {n} (close-combat weapon) :: arme d'hast {f}
polecat {n} /ˈpəʊlkæt/ (Mustela putorius) :: putois {m}
polecat {n} (skunk) SEE: skunk ::
pole dance {n} (dancing centred around a pole) :: pole dance {f}
polemarch {n} (military commander in chief in ancient Athens) :: polémarque {m}
polemic {n} /pəˈlɛmɪk/ (argument or controversy) :: polémique {f}
polemic {adj} (having the characteristics of a polemic) :: polémique {m} {f}
polemology {n} /ˌpɒləˈmɒlədʒi/ (study of human conflict and war) :: polémologie
pole position {n} (top qualifying position) :: pole position {f}, position de tête {f}
pole star {n} (the star) :: étoile polaire {f}
Pole Star {prop} (star) :: Étoile polaire {f}
pole vault {n} (jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole) :: saut à la perche {m}
pole vaulter {n} (athlete who competes in the pole vault) :: perchiste {m} {f}
pole-vaulting {n} (sport of performing pole vaults) :: saut à la perche {m}
poliad {adj} :: poliade
police {n} /pə̆ˈliˑs/ (an organisation that enforces the law) :: police {f}
police box {n} (police box) :: cabine de police {f}
police car {n} (automobile used by a police officer) :: véhicule de police {m}
police dog {n} (trained dog for police work) :: chien policier {m}
police force {n} (police organization, constabulary) :: forces de l'ordre {f-p}
policeman {n} /pəˈliːsmən/ (a member of a police force) :: policier {m}, gendarme {m}
police officer {n} (an officer in a law enforcement agency) :: policier {m}, policière {f}
police procedural {n} (sub-genre of crime fiction) :: roman policier
police service {n} (police force) :: service de police
police state {n} (nation whose government controls people by police) :: État policier {m}
police station {n} (building of police force) :: commissariat de police {m}, office de police {f} [Louisiana]
policewoman {n} (a female police officer) :: policière {f}
policy {n} /ˈpɑləsi/ (principle of conduct) :: politique {f}
policy {n} (law: insurance document) :: police {f}
policy {n} (law: insurance) SEE: insurance ::
policyholder {n} (person who holds an insurance policy) :: assuré {m}
policymaker {n} (one involved in the formulation of policies) :: décideur {m}
policymaking {n} (the formulation of policies) :: décisions {f-p}
poliomyelitis {n} /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ (infection by the poliovirus) :: poliomyélite {f}, hide {p}
poliorcetics {n} /ˌpɒliɔː(ɹ)ˈsɛtɪks/ (art of siege warfare) :: poliorcétique {f}
polis {n} /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ (a city or city-state) :: polis
polish {n} /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ (substance used to polish) :: vernis {m}
polish {v} (make a surface smooth or shiny) :: polir
Polish {adj} /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ (of Poland or its language) :: polonais
Polish {n} (the language of Poland) :: polonais {m}
polishability {n} (quality or degree of being polishable) :: polissabilité {f}, cirabilité {f}
polished {adj} /ˈpɑlɪʃt/ (made smooth or shiny by polishing) :: poli
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth {prop} (confederation of Poland and Lithuania) :: Commonwealth polonais-lituanien {m}
Polish notation {n} (notation for arithmetic formulae) :: notation polonaise {f}
Polish sausage {n} :: saucisse polonaise
politburo {n} /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ (the governing Communist council) :: bureau politique {m}, politburo {m}
polite {adj} /pəˈlaɪt/ (well-mannered) :: poli
politely {adv} /pəˈlaɪtli/ (in a polite manner) :: poliment
politeness {n} /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ (act of being polite) :: politesse {f}
politesse {n} /pɑləˈtɛs/ (civility, courtesy) :: savoir-vivre {m}
political {adj} /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ (concerning or relating to politics) :: politique
political {adj} :: politique
political asylum {n} (protection by a sovereign state) :: asile politique {m}
political cartoon {n} (editorial cartoon) SEE: editorial cartoon ::
political correctness {n} (being politically correct) :: rectitude politique {f}, politiquement correct {m}
political economy {n} (interdisciplinary study) :: économie politique {f}
politically {adv} (in a political manner) :: politiquement
politically correct {adj} (avoiding offense, selectively) :: politiquement correct
political party {n} (political organization) :: parti {m}, parti politique {m}
political prisoner {n} (person) :: prisonnier politique {m}
political science {n} (study of politics) :: science politique {f}, politologie {f}, science po {f}
political scientist {n} (political science expert) :: politologue {m} {f}
political system {n} (set of institutions) :: système politique {m}
politician {n} /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ (one engaged in politics) :: politicien {m}, homme politique {m}, femme politique {f}, politicienne {f}
politicide {n} (political killing) :: politicide {m}
politicization {n} (The state of being or process of becoming politicized) :: politisation {f}
politicize {v} (to give something political characteristics) :: politiser
politico {n} /pəˈlɪtɪkəʊ/ (derogatory: politician) :: politicard {m}
politics {v} /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/ (a methodology and activities associated with running a government) :: politique {f}
politology {n} (political science) SEE: political science ::
polka dot {n} /ˈpoʊ.kə ˌdɑt/ (uniform round dots forming a pattern on fabric) :: pois {m-p}
poll {n} /poʊl/ (an election or a survey of a particular group) :: sondage {m}
pollakiuria {n} (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities of urine) :: pollakiurie {f}
pollen {n} /ˈpɒlən/ (fine granular substance produced in flowers) :: pollen {m}
pollen counter {n} (device) :: capteur pollinique
pollinate {v} (To apply pollen to) :: polleniser
pollination {n} (transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma) :: pollinisation {f}
pollinator {n} /ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə(ɹ)/ (agent) :: pollinisateur {m}
polling booth {n} (voting booth) SEE: voting booth ::
polliniferous {adj} (producing pollen) :: pollinifère
pollock {n} /ˈpɑlək/ (food fish related to cod) :: lieu {m}
pollster {n} (person who conducts polls) :: sondeur {m}, enquêteur {m}, enquêtrice {f}
poll tax {n} (uniform tax per individual) :: capitation {f}
pollutant {n} (something that pollutes) :: polluant {m}
pollute {v} /pəˈluːt/ (to make something harmful) :: polluer
pollute {v} (to make something or somewhere less suitable) :: polluer
pollute {adj} (polluted) :: pollué
polluted {adj} (defiled) :: impur
polluter {n} (subject that pollutes) :: pollueur
pollution {n} /pəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/ (archaic: emission of semen at other times than in sexual intercourse) :: pollution {f}
pollution {n} (archaic: defilement, corruption) :: défilement {m}
pollution {n} (the contamination of the environment by harmful substances) :: pollution {f}
pollution {n} (desecration) SEE: desecration ::
Pollux {prop} (Dioscuri) :: Pollux {m}
Pollux {prop} (Star) :: Pollux {m}
Pollyanna {n} (a persistently cheerful and optimistic person) :: Pollyanna
polnoglasie {n} (disyllabic reflex in East Slavic languages) SEE: pleophony ::
polo {n} (polo shirt) SEE: polo shirt ::
polo {n} /ˈpoʊloʊ/ (ball game) :: polo {m}
poloid {n} :: poloïde
poloidal {adj} :: poloïdal
polonaise {n} (dance) :: polonaise {f}
polonaise {n} (music for this dance) :: polonaise {f}
polonium {n} /pəˈloʊni.əm/ (chemical element) :: polonium {m}
Polonization {n} (Polonization) :: polonisation {f}
polo shirt {n} /ˈpəʊləʊ ˌʃɜːt/ (casual, usually short-sleeved, shirt with a protruding collar) :: polo {m}
Polovtsian {adj} /pə(ʊ)ˈlɒvtsɪən/ (of or pertaining to the Polovtsians) :: polovtsien
Poltava {prop} (city) :: Poltava {m}
poltergeist {n} /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ (a disruptive ghost) :: esprit frappeur {m}, poltergeist {m}
poltroon {adj} (cowardly) SEE: cowardly ::
poltroon {n} /pɑlˈtɹun/ (an ignoble or arrant coward) :: lâche, pleutre, couard, dégonflé, poule-mouillée, couille molle, poltron
poly- {prefix} /ˈpɑli/ (many) :: poly-
polyachene {n} :: polyakène {m}
polyad {n} (a group consisting of an indeterminate number of items) :: polyade {m}
polyadenous {adj} /ˌpɒliˈædɪnəs/ (having many glands) :: polyadène
polyadic {adj} (of or pertaining to a polyad (comprising many elements)) :: polyadique
polyamory {n} /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ (practices involving relationships with multiple partners) :: polyamour {m}
polyandrous {adj} (Of or pertaining to polyandry) :: polyandre
polyandry {n} (plurality of husbands at the same time) :: polyandrie
polyanthous {adj} (having many flowers) :: polyanthe
polyanthropy {n} :: polyandrie {f}
polyarchic {adj} (of or pertaining to a polyarchy) :: polyarchique
polyarchy {n} (government in which power is invested in multiple people) :: polyarchie {f}
polycalic {adj} (containing multiple colonies) :: polycalique
polycarbonate {n} (polymer of aromatic carbonates) :: polycarbonate {m}
polycarpic {adj} (having several carpels in one flower) :: polycarpellé
polycholia {n} :: polycholie {f}
polychoric {adj} (statitistics) :: polychorique
polychoron {n} /pɔlɨˈkoʊɹɔn/ (four-dimensional polotype) :: polychore {m}
polychrest {n} (medicine) :: polychreste {m}
polychrome {adj} :: polychrome
polychromy {n} :: polychromie {f}
polycladose {adj} :: polyclade
polycladous {adj} :: polyclade
polyclady {n} :: polycladie {f}
polyclinic {n} (a clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated) :: polyclinique {f}
polycotyledonous {adj} :: polycotylaire
polycyclic {adj} (having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule) :: polycyclique
polycystic {adj} /pɑliˈsɪstɪk/ (having many cysts) :: polykystique
polycystic ovary syndrome {n} (syndrome characterised by polycystic ovaries) :: syndrome de Stein-Leventhal {m}
polydactylism {n} (the possession of more than the normal number of digits) :: polydactylisme {m}
polydactylous {adj} (having additional digits) :: polydactyle
polyembryony {n} :: polyembryonie {f}
polyester {n} (polymer) :: polyester {m}
polyethene {n} (polyethylene) SEE: polyethylene ::
polyethism {n} (different work activities) :: polyéthisme
polyethylene {n} (polyethylene) :: polyéthylène {m}, polyéthène {m}, polyméthylène {m}
polyethylene terephthalate {n} (type of polyester) :: polytéréphtalate d'éthylène {m}, PET {m}, polyéthylène téréphtalate
polygamist {n} /pəˈlɪɡəmɪst/ (one who practices polygamy) :: polygame {m} {f}, polygamite {m}
polygamy {n} /pəˈlɪɡəmi/ (the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time) :: polygamie {f}
polygamy {n} :: polygamie {f}
polygamy {n} (polygyny) SEE: polygyny ::
polyglossia {n} (polyglossia) :: polyglossie {f}
polyglot {adj} /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ (Versed in, or speaking, many languages) :: polyglotte
polyglot {adj} (Containing, or made up of, several languages) :: polyglotte
polyglot {n} (one who masters, notably speaks, several languages) :: polyglotte {m} {f}
polyglot {n} :: polyglotte {m} {f}
polygon {n} /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ (plane figure bounded by straight edges) :: polygone {m}
polygonal {adj} /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ (having many angles) :: polygonal
polygon mesh {n} (collection of vetrices, edges and faces) :: maillage {m}, paillage polygonal {m}
polygonometry {n} :: polygonométrie {f}
polygraph {n} (device to discern if a subject is lying) :: polygraphe {m}, détecteur de mensonges {m}
polygraphic {adj} :: polygraphique
polygynous {adj} /pəˈlɪdʒɪnəs/ (plurality of wives at the same time) :: polygynie {f}
polygynous {adj} (practicing polygyny) :: polygyne
polygyny {n} /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/ (plurality of wives at the same time) :: polygynie {f}
polyhedron {n} /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ (geometry: solid figure) :: polyèdre {m}
polylobate {adj} (having many lobes) :: polylobé
polymath {n} /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ (person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge) :: polymathe {m} {f}
polymathic {adj} (pertaining to polymathy) :: polymathique
polymathy {n} (knowledge of many arts and sciences; variety of learning) :: polymathie {f}
polymer {n} /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ (molecule) :: polymère
polymerase {n} (enzyme that catalyses the formation of polymers) :: polymérase
polymerase chain reaction {n} :: réaction en chaine par polymérase
polymeride {n} (polymer) SEE: polymer ::
polymerization {n} /ˌpɒl.ɪ.məɹ.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ (process in which polymers are formed) :: polymérisation {f}
polymerize {v} /ˈpɑləməˌɹaɪz/ (to convert a monomer to a polymer) :: polymériser
polymethyl methyacrylate {n} (tough, transparent thermoplastic polymer) :: plexiglas {m}
polymicrogyria {n} (a deformity of the brain such that it has an excessive number of small folds, causing mental retardation) :: polymicrogyrie {f}
polymorphism {n} /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ (ability to assume different forms or shapes) :: polymorphisme {m}
polymorphism {n} (biology: coexistence of two or more distinct forms independent of sex) :: polymorphisme {m}
polymorphism {n} (computer science: feature of object-oriented programming) :: polymorphisme {m}
polymorphism {n} (crystallography: ability of a material to exist in more than one form) :: polymorphisme {m}
polymorphism {n} (genetics: regular existence of two or more different genotypes within a given species or population) :: polymorphisme
polymorphous {adj} (Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms) :: polymorphe
Polynesia {prop} /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ (part of Oceania) :: Polynésie {f}
Polynesian {n} (person from Polynesia) :: Polynésien {m}, Polynésienne {f}
polynomial {n} (algebraic expression) :: polynôme {m}
polynomial {n} (taxonomic designation) :: polynôme {m}
polynomial {adj} (in algebra) :: polynomial
polynomial {adj} (in taxonomy) :: polynominal {m}, polynominale {f}, polynomial {m}, polynomiale {f}
polynomial function {n} ((mathematics)) :: fonction polynomiale {f}
polynuclear {adj} (having multiple nuclei) :: polynucléaire
polynya {n} /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ (area of open water surrounded by sea ice) :: polynia {m}
polyp {n} (growth) :: polype {m}
polypeptide {n} (organic chemistry: any polymer amino acids joined via peptide bonds) :: polypeptide {m}
polypeptide {n} (biochemistry: any such polymer that is not folded into a secondary structure of a protein) :: polypeptide {m}
polypeptide {n} (biochemistry: a small protein containing up to 100 amino acids) :: polypeptide {m}
polypeptidic {adj} (pertaining to a polypeptide) :: polypeptidique
polyphonic {adj} (of or relating to polyphony) :: polyphonique
polyphony {n} /pəˈlɪfəni/ (musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices) :: polyphonie {f}
polypropylene {n} (resin) :: polypropylène {m}
polyptoton {n} /ˌpɑ.ləpˈtoʊ.tɑn/ (stylistic scheme) :: polyptote {m}
polyptych {n} /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/ (a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together) :: polyptyque
polyradiculoneuropathy {n} (medicine: a condition in which polyneuropathy and polyradiculopathy occur together) :: polyradiculonévrite {f}
polyrhizal {adj} :: polyrrhize
polysaccharide {n} (complex carbohydrate) :: polysaccharide {m}
polysemic {adj} /pɒ.lɪ.ˈsiː.mɪk/ (having a number of meanings, interpretations or understandings) :: polysémique
polysemous {adj} /ˌpɑːl.iˈsiː.məs/ (having multiple meanings) :: polysémique
polysemy {n} /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ (ability to have multiple meanings) :: polysémie {f}
polyspast {n} (machine consisting of many pulleys) SEE: block and tackle ::
polystyrene {n} (polymer) :: polystyrène {m}
polysyllabic {adj} /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ (having more than one syllable) :: polysyllabique
polysyndeton {n} (the use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence) :: polysyndète {m}
polysynthetic {adj} /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ (polysynthetic) :: polysynthétique
polytechnic {adj} :: polytechnique
polytechnic {n} (educational institute) :: polytechnique {m} {f}
polytheism {n} /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ (belief in the existence of multiple gods) :: polythéisme {m}
polytheist {n} /pɒlɪˈθiːɪst/ (believer in polytheism) :: polythéiste
polytheistic {adj} /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ (of or relating to polytheism) :: polythéiste {m} {f}
polythene {n} (polyethylene) SEE: polyethylene ::
polytonic {adj} /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ (Using the Greek system of diacritics) :: polytonique
polytope {n} (geometric shape) :: polytope {m}
polytrauma {n} (multiple traumatic injuries) :: polytraumatisme {m}
polyurethane {n} (any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links) :: polyuréthane {m}
polyuria {n} (production of an abnormally large amount of urine) :: polyurie {f}
polyvinyl chloride {n} (thermoplastic resin) :: polychlorure de vinyle {m}, PVC {m}
pomade {n} (greasy substance) :: pommade {f}
pomander {n} /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ (mixture of aromatic substances) :: pomme de senteur {f}
pomegranate {n} /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ (shrub/tree) :: grenadier {m}
pomegranate {n} (fruit) :: grenade {f}
pomelo {n} (grapefruit) SEE: grapefruit ::
pomelo {n} /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ (large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis) :: pomélo {m}
pomelo {n} (tree) :: pamplemoussier {m}
Pomerania {prop} (region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea) :: Poméranie {f}
Pomeranian {prop} (Kashubian) SEE: Kashubian ::
Pomeranian {adj} (of, or relative to Pomerania) :: poméranien {m}, poméranienne {f}
Pomeranian {n} (native or inhabitant of Pomerania) :: Poméranien {m}, Poméranienne {f}
Pomeranian {n} (breed of small, fluffy, energetic spitz-dogs) :: spitz nain
pomeron {n} :: poméron {m}
pommel {n} (knob forming the finial of a turret or pavilion) SEE: finial ::
pommel {n} /ˈpɑ.məl/ (upper front brow of a saddle) :: pommeau {m}
pommel {n} (knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword) :: pommeau {m}
pommel {n} :: pommeau
pommel horse {n} (gymnastic apparatus) :: cheval d'arçons {m}
pomologist {n} (person involved in pomology) :: pomologue {m} {f}
pomology {n} :: pomologie
pompadour {n} /ˈpɑːmpədɔːɹ/ (woman's hairstyle) :: banane {f}
pomp and circumstance {n} (ceremonial grandeur) :: en grande pompe {m}
pompano {n} /ˈpɒmpənəʊ/ (carangid) :: pompaneau {m}
Pompeii {prop} /pɑːmˈpeɪi/ (a historical city) :: Pompéi {f}
Pompey {prop} /ˈpɒm.pi/ (a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic) :: Pompée
pom-pom {n} (pompom) SEE: pompom ::
pompom {n} (decorative ball made of pieces of soft fabric) :: pompon {m}
pompon {n} (puff or ball as for decoration for cheerleading) :: pompon {m}
pompous {adj} /ˈpɒmpəs/ (affectedly grand) :: pompeux, emphatique
pompously {adv} (in a pompous manner) :: pompeusement
poncho {n} /ˈpɑn.tʃoʊ/ (simple garment of cloth) :: poncho
poncy {adj} (effeminate) SEE: effeminate ::
poncy {adj} (intended to impress others, particularly in an ostentatious way) SEE: affected ::
poncy {adj} (gay, homosexual) SEE: gay ::
pond {n} /pɑnd/ (small lake) :: étang {m}, mare {f}
ponder {v} /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ (to think deeply) :: songer, réfléchir
ponder {v} (to consider carefully) :: s'interroger
ponderous {adj} /ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/ (clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight) :: pesant, maladroit, béotien, grossier, conformiste
ponderous {adj} (dull or boring) :: lourd, pesant, écrasant, abrutissant, dogmatique
ponderous {adj} (dense) SEE: dense ::
pond heron {n} (heron of the genus Ardeola) :: crabier {m}
pond hockey {n} (form of ice hockey) :: hockey d'antan
Pondicherry {prop} (Puducherry) SEE: Puducherry ::
pond-skater {n} (any of various predatory insects) SEE: water strider ::
pondweed {n} (plant of the genus Potamogeton) :: potamot {m}, potamogéton {m}
pons {n} /pɒnz/ (part of the brain) :: pont {m}
pontiff {n} /ˈpɒntɪf/ (pope) :: pontife {m}
pontifical {adj} (Of or pertaining to a pontiff) :: pontifical
pontifically {adv} (in a pontifical manner) :: pontificalement
pontificate {n} /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ (state of a pontifex) :: pontificat {m}
pontificate {v} /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ (preside as a bishop) :: pontifier
pontificate {v} (act like a pontiff) :: pontifier
pontificate {v} (speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner) :: pontifier
pontoon {n} /pɒnˈtuːn/ (support for a temporary bridge) :: ponton {m}, flotteur {m}
pontoon bridge {n} (a temporary bridge built over floating pontoons) :: pont flottant {m}
pony {n} /ˈpoʊni/ (small horse) :: poney {m}
ponytail {n} /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ (hairstyle) :: queue-de-cheval {f}
poo {n} /puː/ :: popo {m}
poo {v} :: faire popo; faire caca, faire une crotte
pooch {n} (slang: dog) :: clébard {m}, cabot {m}, sac à puces {m}
pooch {n} (mongrel) :: bâtard {m}
pood {n} (Russian unit of mass) :: poud {m}
poodle {n} /ˈpuː.dəl/ (any of various breeds of poodle) :: caniche {m}
poof {interj} /pʊf/ (deflating object or a magical disappearance) :: pouf
poof {v} (to vanish) :: s'évanouir, s'évaporer, disparaître
poof {v} (to fart) :: péter, prouter
poof {n} (A male homosexual.) :: pédale {f}, tante {f}, tapette {f}
poof {n} (The product of flatulence.) :: pet {m}, prout {m}
pool {n} /pul/ (cue sport played on a pool table) :: billard {m}
pool {n} (swimming pool) SEE: swimming pool ::
poolish {n} (mixture) :: poolish {m}, levain sur levure {m}, levain-levure {m}
pool noodle {n} (toy) :: nouille de piscine
pool table {n} (a table used for playing pool) :: table de billard {f}, billard {m}
poop {v} (to poop) SEE: poo ::
poop {n} (feces) SEE: poo ::
poop {n} (stern) SEE: stern ::
poop {v} (to break wind) SEE: break wind ::
poop deck {n} (stern deck on top of the cabin(s)) :: dunette {f}
poo-poo {n} (poo (feces)) :: caca {m}, popo {m}
poor {adj} /poː/ (with little or no possessions or money) :: pauvre
poor {adj} (of low quality) :: piètre
poor {adj} (used to express pity) :: pitoyable, pauvre
poor {n} (those with no possessions) :: pauvres {m-p}
poor as a church mouse {adj} (very poor) :: gueux comme un rat d'église, pauvre comme Job
poor as Job {adj} :: pauvre comme Job
poorly {adj} (ill) SEE: ill ::
poor man's {adj} (cheaper than or inferior to) :: du pauvre, sous-
poor metal {n} (poor metal) SEE: post-transition metal ::
poor relation {n} :: parent pauvre {m}
poor thing {n} (someone or something to be pitied) :: mon pauvre {m}, ma pauvre {f}
pop {v} (to hit) SEE: hit ::
pop {n} /pɑp/ (pop music) :: pop {f}
pop {v} (to ejaculate) SEE: ejaculate ::
POP {n} (probability of precipitation) :: PDP {f}
popcorn {n} /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ (a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating) :: popcorn {m}, maïs soufflé {m}, maïs éclaté {m} [Canadian French]
pop culture {n} (popular culture) SEE: popular culture ::
pope {n} /poʊp/ (head of the Roman Catholic Church) :: pape {m}, [hypothetical, legendary] papesse {f}
pope {n} (Russian Orthodox priest) :: pope {m}
Popemobile {n} (any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope) :: papamobile {f}
popess {n} (female pope) SEE: papess ::
pop group {n} (musical group specializing in pop music) :: groupe de pop {f}
popinjay {n} (Picus viridis) SEE: green woodpecker ::
popinjay {n} (parrot) SEE: parrot ::
poplar {n} /ˈpɒplə(ɹ)/ (any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus) :: peuplier {m}
poplit {n} /ˈpɒplɪt/ (fossa at the back of the knee joint) :: fosse poplitée {f}
popliteal {adj} /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ (area behind the knee) :: poplité
popliteal fossa {n} (shallow depression located at the back of the knee joint) SEE: poplit ::
pop music {n} (music intended for or accepted by a wide audience) :: musique pop {f}, pop {m}
poppable {adj} (possible to pop) :: crevable
Popperian {adj} (of or relating to the philosophy of Karl R. Popper) :: poppérien
poppy {n} /ˈpɒpi/ (plant) :: pavot {m}, coquelicot {m} [corn poppy]
poppycock {n} (nonsense) :: baliverne {f}
pop quiz {n} (test without notice) :: interrogation surprise {f}, contrôle surprise {m}
popsicle {n} /ˈpɑpsɪkl̩/ (serving of frozen juice on a stick) :: sucette glacée {f}
pop sock {n} (knee-high stocking) :: mi-bas {m}
pop someone's cherry {v} (deflower) SEE: deflower ::
populace {n} (inhabitants of a nation) SEE: population ::
populace {n} /ˈpɑpjələs/ (common people) :: bas peuple {m}, plèbe {f} [pejorative], populace {f} [pejorative]
popular {adj} /ˈpɑpjələɹ/ (liked by many people) :: populaire
popular culture {n} (prevailing vernacular culture) :: culture populaire {f}, pop culture {f}
popularise {v} (to make popular) :: populariser
popularise {v} (to present in a widely understandable form) :: vulgariser
popularity {n} /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ (the quality or state of being popular) :: popularité {f}
popularization {n} (the act of making something popular to the general public) :: popularisation {f}
popular music {n} (genre that has wide appeal amongst the general public) :: musique populaire {f}
popular opinion {n} (public opinion) SEE: public opinion ::
popular science {n} (of, or having to do with popular science) :: de vulgarisation scientifique
populate {v} /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/ (to supply with inhabitants) :: peupler
populate {v} (to live in) :: peupler
populate {v} (to fill a list) :: remplir
populated {adj} (with inhabitants) :: peuplé
population {n} /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ (all people living within a political or geographical boundary) :: population {f}
population {n} (biology: collection of organisms) :: population {f}
population {n} (statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn) :: population
populational {adj} (of or pertaining to population) :: populationnel
population density {n} (average number of people per area) :: densité de population {f}
populicide {n} :: populicide {m}
populism {n} (a political doctrine or philosophy) :: populisme {m}
populist {n} (politician who advocates policies just because they are popular) :: populiste {m} {f}
populist {adj} (put forward just because it would be popular) :: populiste
populous {adj} /ˈpɑpjələs/ (having a large population) :: populeux
pop up {v} (to appear without warning) :: se pointer
pop-up {n} (advertisement that pops up when one accesses an Internet page) :: pop-up
pop-up {n} (temporary restaurant) :: restaurant éphémère {m}
pop-up advertisement {n} (Internet advertisement) :: fenêtre instruse {f}, intruse
porbeagle {n} (a pelagic shark) :: marraîche {m}, marraiche {m}, requin-taupe {m}, veau de mer {m}
porcelain {n} /ˈpɔɹ.sə.lɪn/ (hard white translucent ceramic) :: porcelaine {f}
porcelain {n} (items (esp. dishware or objets d'art) made of porcelain) :: porcelaine {f}
porch {n} /pɔɹtʃ/ (a covered and enclosed entrance to a building) :: porche {m}, véranda {f}, portique {m}
porcine {adj} /ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn/ (of or pertaining to the pig) :: porcin
porcine {adj} (morbidly obese) :: bouffi
porcini {n} /pɔːɹˈtʃiː.ni/ (mushroom, Boletus edulis) :: cèpe {m}
porcupine {n} /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ (large rodent) :: porc-épic {m}
Pordenone {prop} (province) :: Pordenone
Pordenone {prop} (town) :: Pordenone
pore {n} /pɔɹ/ (a tiny opening in the skin) :: pore {m}
pore {n} (by extension any small opening) :: pore {m}
Pori {prop} (city in Finland) :: Pori
poriferan {n} (any sponge of the phylum Porifera) :: spongiaire {m}
pork {n} /pɔɹk/ (meat of a pig) :: porc {m}, cochon {m}
pork rind {n} (food made from pork skin) :: grattons {m-p}, couenne {f}
pork scratching {n} (pork rind) SEE: pork rind ::
porn {n} (pornography) SEE: pornography ::
porno {n} /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ (pornography) :: porno {m}
pornocracy {prop} /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ (period of the papacy known as the saeculum obscurum) :: Pornocratie {f}
pornocracy {n} (government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons) :: pornocratie {f}
pornographer {n} (person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography) :: pornographe {m} {f}
pornographic {adj} (containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity) :: pornographique
pornographically {adv} (in a pornographic manner) :: pornographiquement
pornography {n} /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ (depiction of sexual subject matter with prurient intent) :: pornographie {f}
pornology {n} :: pornologie {f}
porn star {n} (actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films) :: acteur X {m}, actrice X {f}, star du porno {f}
porosity {n} (state of being porous) :: porosité {f}
porosity {n} (measure of how porous a material is) :: porosité {f}
porous {adj} /ˈpɔːɹəs/ (full of tiny pores) :: poreux
porphyrite {n} (rock with a porphyritic structure) :: porphyrite {f}
porphyrogenite {n} /ˌpɔːfəˈɹɒdʒɪˌnaɪt/ (honorific title) :: porphyrogénète
porpoise {n} /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ (cetacean) :: marsouin {m}
porridge {n} /ˈpɒɹɪdʒ/ (breakfast cereal dish, see also: oatmeal) :: bouillie {f}, porridge {m}, gruau {m} [Canada]
port {n} /pɔɹt/ (dock or harbour) :: port {m}
port {n} (left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front) :: babord {m}, bâbord {m}
port {adj} (of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel) :: du bâbord
port {n} (computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred) :: port {m}
port {v} (computing: to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform) :: porter
port {n} (fortified wine) :: vin de Porto {m}
port {n} (entryway, portal) SEE: portal ::
port {n} (port city) SEE: port city ::
portable {adj} /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ (able to be carried or moved) :: portable, portatif
portable art {n} (portable prehistoric art) :: art mobilier {m}
portal {n} /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ (grandiose entrance) :: portique {m}
portal {n} (entry point) :: portail {m}
portal {n} (website) :: portail {m}
portal {n} (vein) :: veine porte {f}
portal vein {n} (particular vein) :: veine porte {f}
porta-potty {n} (chemical toilet) SEE: chemical toilet ::
Port-au-Prince {prop} /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ (capital of Haiti) :: Port-au-Prince {m}
port city {n} (city built around a port) :: port {m}, ville portuaire {f}
portcullis {n} /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/ (gate in the form of a grating) :: herse {f}
porte cochère {n} /pɔːt kɒˈʃɛː/ (open-walled roof over a driveway) :: porte cochère {f}
Port Elizabeth {prop} (port of Eastern Cape) :: Port Elizabeth {m}
portend {v} /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ (to serve as a warning or omen) :: annoncer, présager
porter {n} /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ (person who carries luggage) :: porteur {m}
porter {n} (strong, dark ale weaker than a stout) :: porter {m}
porter {n} ((Ireland) another name for stout) SEE: stout ::
portfolio {n} /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ (case) :: portefeuille {m}
portfolio {n} (collection) :: portefeuille {m}, portfolio {m} [art, fashion]
portfolio {n} (post) :: portefeuille {m}
portfolio {n} (investments) :: portefeuille {m}
porthole {n} (circular window) :: hublot {m}
portico {n} /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ (small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building) :: portique {m}
portion {n} /ˈpɔɹʃən/ (allocated amount) :: part {f}, portion {f}
portion {n} (wife's fortune) SEE: dowry ::
Port Louis {prop} (The capital of Mauritius) :: Port-Louis {m}
portly {adj} /ˈpɔɹtli/ (euphemism for fat) :: fort, corpulent
portmanteau {n} /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/ (case) :: portemanteau {m}, valise {f}, malle {f}
portmanteau {n} (portmanteau word) SEE: portmanteau word ::
portmanteau word {n} (word which combines the meaning of two words) :: mot-valise {m}, mot valise {m}, mot porte-manteau {m}, mot portemanteau {m}, mot-portemanteau {m}
Port Moresby {prop} /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ (capital of Papua New Guinea) :: Port Moresby {m}
port of call {n} (any port being visited by a ship) :: escale {f}
Portoferraio {prop} /ˌpɔː(ɹ)təʊfəˈɹaɪəʊ/ (city and harbour in the north of Elba, Italy) :: Portoferraio {m}
port of registry {n} :: port d'attache {m}
Port of Spain {prop} (The capital of Trinidad and Tobago) :: Port-d'Espagne {m}
portolan {n} /ˈpɔːtələn/ (chart of European navigable waters) :: portulan {m}
Porto Vecchio {prop} /ˈpɔɹtoʊ ˈvɛkioʊ/ (city in Corsica) :: Porto-Vecchio
portrait {n} /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ (painting of a person) :: portrait {m}
portrait {n} (print mode) :: portrait {m}
portraitist {n} (one who makes portraits) :: portraitiste {m} {f}
portray {v} /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ (to paint or draw the likeness of) :: dépeindre, représenter, portraire
portray {v} (figuratively: to describe in words) :: décrire
portress {n} (a female porter) :: tourière {f}
Portsmouth {prop} (city in southern England) :: Portsmouth
Portugal {prop} /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ (country) :: Portugal {m}
Portuguese {adj} /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ (of or relating to the region of Portugal) :: portugais {m}, portugaise {f}
Portuguese {adj} (of or relating to the Portuguese language) :: portugais {m}, portugaise {f}
Portuguese {n} (person native to Portugal) :: Portugais {m}, Portugaise {f}, portos [slang, pejorative]
Portuguese {n} (the language) :: portugais {m}
Portuguese man-of-war {n} (Physalia physalis) :: galère portugaise {f}, physalie {f}, vessie de mer {f}
Portuguese oak {n} (Quercus faginea) :: chêne portugais {m}, chêne du Portugal {m}
Portuguese Republic {prop} (official name of Portugal) :: République portugaise {f}
Portuguese Water Dog {n} /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ (Portuguese Water Dog) :: chien d'eau portugais {m}
port wine {n} (A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal) :: vin de Porto {m}, porto {m}
portyanki {n} (footwrap) SEE: footwrap ::
Posadism {n} :: posadisme {m}
Posadist {adj} :: posadiste {m}
pose {v} /poʊz/ (set in place, arrange) :: mettre, poser, disposer
pose {v} (ask, set (a test or quiz)) :: poser
pose {v} (assume or maintain a pose) :: poser
pose {v} (constitute) :: représenter, constituer
pose {n} (position, arrangement (especially of the human body)) :: pose {f}
Poseidon {prop} /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ (the god of the sea) :: Poséidon {m}
poser {n} /ˈpoʊzɚ/ (someone who, or something which, poses; with their body in a fixed position) :: colle {f}
poser {n} (poseur) SEE: poseur ::
poseur {n} /poʊˈzʊəɹ/ (one who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others) :: poseur {m}, poseuse {f}, crâneur {m}, crâneuse {f}
posh {adj} /pɑʃ/ (associated with the upper classes) :: huppé, bourge
posh {adj} (stylish, elegant, exclusive) :: huppé, chic
posit {n} /ˈpɒzɪt/ (postulate) :: postulat {m}
posit {v} (to postulate) :: postuler
posit {v} (to suggest) :: postuler, avancer, énoncer (set forth)
position {n} /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ (place, location) :: position {f}
position {n} (post of employment) :: poste {m}
positive {adj} /ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ (legal: formally laid down) :: positif
positive {adj} (mathematics: greater than zero) :: strictement positif
positive {adj} (characterised by features which support a hypothesis) :: positif
positive {n} (photography: a positive image) :: positif {m}
positively {adv} /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/ :: positivement
positive reinforcement {n} (giving of encouragement to a person who exhibits a particular behaviour) :: renforcement positif {m}
positive thinking {n} (focusing on thoughts of success) :: pensée positive {f}
positivism {n} /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ (philosophical doctrine) :: postivisme {m}
positivism {n} (school of thought in jurisprudence) SEE: legal positivism ::
positivity {n} /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti/ (optimism) :: positivité {f}
positon {n} (positron) :: positon {m}
positron {n} /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ (positron) :: positron {m}, positon {m}
positron emission tomography {n} (a medical imaging technique) :: tomographie par émission de positons {f}, TEP {f}
posology {n} /pəʊˈsɒ.lə.dʒi/ (study of the dosages of drugs) :: posologie
posse {n} /ˈpɑ.si/ (A criminal gang) :: bande {f}
possess {v} /pəˈzɛs/ (to have; to have ownership of) :: posséder
possess {v} (to take control of someone's body or mind) :: posséder, s'emparer de: to get a hold of
possessed {adj} /pəˈzɛst/ (controlled by evil spirits) :: possédé
possessee {n} /pɒˈzɛsiː/ (verb complement) :: possédé, complément
possessing {v} (present participle of possess) :: possédant
possession {n} /pəˈzɛʃən/ (something that is owned) :: bien {m}
possession {n} (ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own) :: possession {f}, propriété {f}
possession {n} (a territory under the rule of another country) :: possessions {f-p}
possession {n} (the state of being possessed by a spirit or demon) :: possession {f}
possession {n} (control of the ball in a disputed sports game) :: possession {f}
possessive {adj} /pəˈzɛsɪv/ (grammar: indicating possession) :: possessif {m}
possessive {n} (possessive case) SEE: possessive case ::
possessive adjective {n} (possessive determiner) :: adjectif possessif {m}
possessive case {n} (case used to express direct possession) :: possessif {m}
possessive determiner {n} (possessive determiner) :: déterminant possessif {m}
possessive pronoun {n} (pronoun which expresses possession) :: pronom possessif {m}
possessive suffix {n} (Suffix indicating possession) :: suffixe possessif {m}
possessor {n} /pɒˈzɛsɔː/ (One who possesses) :: possesseur {m}, possessrice {f}
possibilism {n} (the belief that possible things exist) :: possibilisme {m}
possibilist {n} :: possibiliste {m} {f}
possibilistic {adj} :: possibiliste {m} {f}
possibility {n} /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ (quality of being possible) :: possibilité {f}
possible {adj} /ˈpɑsəbl̩/ (able but not certain to happen) :: possible
possible {adj} (capable of being done or achieved; feasible) :: possible, faisable
possibly {adv} /ˈpɑsəbli/ (adverb indicating that an action may successfully be performed) :: possiblement
possibly {adv} :: peut-être
possibly {adv} (adverb indicating that a proposition may be true or false) SEE: perhaps ::
possum {n} /ˈpɒsəm/ (any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands) :: possum {m}
possum {n} (opossum) SEE: opossum ::
possumhaw {n} (American winterberry) SEE: American winterberry ::
post {n} /pəʊst/ (long dowel or plank protruding from the ground) :: poteau {m}
post {v} (to hang a notice in a conspicuous manner) :: afficher
post {v} (to send to an electronic forum) :: poster
post {n} (method of delivering mail) :: courrier, poste {f}
post {n} (individual message in a forum) :: message {m}, billet {m}
post {v} (to send mail) :: poster, mettre à la poste
post {v} ((Internet) to publish a message) :: poster
post {n} (assigned station) :: poste {m}
post- {prefix} /poʊst/ (later) :: post-
post- {prefix} (behind) :: post-
postage {n} /ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/ (postage stamp affixed as evidence of payment, see also: postage stamp) :: affranchissement {m}
postage stamp {n} (piece of paper indicating postage has been paid) :: timbre {m}
postage stamp {n} (small area) :: timbre-poste {m}
postal {adj} /ˈpoʊstl̩/ (relating to mail) :: postal
postal address {n} (the address to which mail is delivered) :: adresse postale {f}
postal code {n} (postcode) SEE: postcode ::
postal forgery {n} (forged stamp) :: faux pour servir {m}
postally {adv} :: postalement
postally used {adj} (cancelled in the normal course of postal business) :: ayant circulé
postbellum {adj} (of the period following a war) :: d’après-guerre
post box {n} (box in which post can be left to be picked up) SEE: mailbox ::
postcard {n} /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ (rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope) :: carte postale {f}
postclassical {adj} (after the classical era) :: post-classique, postclassique
postcode {n} /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ (sequence of letters and/or numbers added to a postal address) :: code postal {m}
poster {n} /ˈpoʊstɚ/ (picture intended to be attached to a wall) :: poster {m}, affiche {f}
poster {n} (advertisement, see also: placard) :: affiche {f}, poster {m}
poster child {n} (prototypical example) :: figure emblématique {f}
poste restante {n} (a service where the post office holds mail until the recipient calls for it) :: poste restante {f}
posterior {adj} /pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/ (located towards the rear) :: postérieur
posterior {adj} (following in order or time) :: postérieur
posterior {n} (buttocks) :: derrière
posterity {n} /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ (all the future generations) :: postérité {f}
postern {n} /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ (secondary gateway) :: poterne {f}
post-Homeric {adj} (after Homer) :: posthomérique
post horn {n} (horn formerly used by postmen) :: cornet {m}
posthumous {adj} /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/ (taking place after one's death) :: posthume
posthumous {adj} (in reference to a work, published after the author's death) :: posthume
posthumously {adv} (after death) :: posthumement
posthumous name {n} (posthumous title of a Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese emperor) :: nom posthume {m}
postiche {n} /pɑˈstiʃ/ (any item of false hair worn on the head or face) :: postiche, toupet
postilion {n} /pəˈstɪljən/ (rider mounted on leading horse) :: postillon {m}
post-it {n} (post-it note) SEE: post-it note ::
post-it note {n} (a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side) :: post-it {m} [also capitalised "Post-it" as in trademark], pense-bête
post lady {n} (woman who delivers the post or mail) :: factrice {f}
postlude {n} /ˈpəʊstluːd/ (final part of a musical piece) :: postlude {m}
postman {n} (mailman) SEE: mailman ::
postmark {n} (marking made by a postal service on a letter) :: cachet de la poste {m}
postmodern {adj} (Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism) :: postmoderne {m} {f}
postmodernism {n} /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ (a style of art, literature, etc) :: post-modernisme {m}, postmodernisme {m}
postmodernist {adj} (postmodern) :: postmoderne {m} {f}
postmodernist {n} (follower of postmodernism) :: postmoderne {m} {f}
postmodernity {n} (the state or condition of being postmodern) :: postmodernité {f}
postnatal {adj} (of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth) :: postnatal {m}, post-natal {m}
post office {n} (place) :: bureau de poste {m}
post office {n} (organization) :: poste {f}
post office box {n} (box hired as collection point for mail) :: boîte postale {f}, case postale {f} [Switzerland]
postoperative {adj} /poʊstˈɑpəɹətɪv/ (of, pertaining to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation) :: postopératoire
postpone {v} /poʊstˈpoʊn/ (to delay or put off an event) :: repousser, remettre, reporter, différer [decision], postposer [Belgium]
postponement {n} (the state of being adjourned) :: ajournement {m}
postposition {n} ((grammar) words that come after the noun) :: postposition {f}
postprandial {adj} /ˌpəʊs(t)ˈpɹan.dɪ.əl/ (after a meal) :: après le repas (postprandial or post-prandial is used in the medical sense; it is also-rarely-used in the colloquial sense)
post-production {n} (stages of film production happening between the actual filming and the completed film) :: post-production {f}
postrevolutionary {adj} (occurring after a revolution) :: postrévolutionnaire
postscript {n} /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ (addendum to a letter) :: post-scriptum
postscriptum {n} /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ (something written afterward) :: post-scriptum
post-Soviet {adj} (after the dissolution of the Soviet Union) :: post-soviétique, postsoviétique
postsynaptic {adj} (pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft) :: postsynaptique
posttonic {adj} (immediately following a stressed syllable) :: post-tonique
post-transition metal {n} (post-transition metal) :: métal pauvre, métal de post-transition, métal post-transitionnel
posttranslational {adj} (Of or pertaining to the period after a protein has been translated from mRNA) :: post-traductionnel
post-traumatic stress disorder {n} (condition that develops following some stressful situation) :: trouble de stress post-traumatique {m}
postulate {n} /ˈpɑstʃələt/ (something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted) :: postulat {m}
postulate {n} (logic: an axiom) :: postulat {m}
postulate {v} (to assume as a premise) :: postuler
postulate {v} (to appoint to an ecclesiastic position) :: postuler
postulate {v} (to demand or claim) :: postuler
postural {adj} /ˈpɑstʃəɹəl/ (relating to posture) :: postural
posture {n} /ˈpɑːstʃɚ/ (position of body) :: posture {f}
post-war {adj} (pertaining to a period following the end of a war) :: après-guerre
postwoman {n} (woman who delivers the post or mail) :: factrice {f}
pot {n} /pɑt/ (vessel for cooking or storing food etc.) :: pot {m}, marmite {f}, chaudron {m}
pot {n} (marijuana) :: herbe {f}, beu {f}, beuh {f}, [Quebec] pot {m}, [Quebec] mari {f}, marie-jeanne {f}, [Réunion] zamal {m}
pot {n} (crucible) SEE: crucible ::
potable {adj} /ˈpəʊtəbəl/ (good for drinking, see also: drinkable) :: potable
potable {n} (drinkable liquid) SEE: beverage ::
potamoplankton {n} :: potamoplancton {m}
potash {n} /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ (pot ash) :: potasse {f}
potash {n} (potassium carbonate etc) :: potasse {f}
potash {n} (dated chemistry) :: potasse {f}
potassium {n} /pəˈtæsiəm/ (the chemical element) :: potassium {m}
potassium chloride {n} (the salt KCl) :: chlorure de potassium {m}
potassium cyanide {n} (inorganic compound) :: cyanure de potassium {m}
potassium dichromate {n} (potassium salt of chromic acid) :: dichromate de potassium {m}
potassium hydroxide {n} (potassium hydroxide) :: hydroxyde de potassium {m}, potasse caustique {f}
potassium nitrate {n} (potassium nitrate) :: salpêtre {m}, salpêtre du Chili {m}, nitre
potato {n} /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ (plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable) :: pomme de terre {f}, patate {f} [informal]
potato beetle {n} (Colorado beetle) SEE: Colorado beetle ::
potato chip {n} (potato chip (UK)) :: chips {f}, croustille {f} [Canada]
potato in its jacket {n} (baked potato) SEE: baked potato ::
potato masher {n} (utensil for mashing potatoes) :: presse-purée {m}
potato salad {n} (salad made from chopped boiled potatoes) :: salade de pommes de terre {f}
Potawatomi {n} (member of the Potawatomi people) :: potéouatami {m}, potéouatamis {p}
Potawatomi {prop} (Native American people) :: Potéouatamis
potayto, potahto {interj} (to suggest a distinction without a difference) SEE: tomayto, tomahto ::
potbellied {adj} (having a potbelly) :: ventru {m}, bedonnant
potbelly {n} (a large, swollen, or protruding abdomen) :: bedaine {f}, bidoche {f}
pot calling the kettle black {n} /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ (situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser) :: c'est l'hôpital qui se moque de la charité, c'est l'hôpital qui se fout de la charité, c'est l'hôpital qui se moque de l'infirmerie (it's the hospital laughing at the charity), c'est la poêle qui se moque du chaudron, c'est la poêle qui se fout du chaudron (it's the pan laughing at the cauldron), voir la paille dans l'œil du voisin et ne pas voir la poutre dans le sien, voir une paille dans l'œil de son prochain et ne pas voir une poutre dans le sien, voir la paille dans l'œil de son voisin et ne pas voir une poutre dans le sien (to see the speck in your neighbor's eye but not the beam in your own), c'est la pelle qui se moque du fourgon (it's the shovel mocking the poker)
poteen {n} /pəˈtʃiːn/ (illegally produced Irish whiskey) :: poteen {m}, potcheen {m}, poitín {m}
Potemkin village {n} (any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances) :: village Potemkine {m}
potent {adj} /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/ (powerfully effective) :: puissant
potentate {n} /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ (a powerful leader) :: potentat, podestat
potential {n} /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ (currently unrealized ability) :: possibilités {f-p}, potentiel {m}
potential {adj} (existing in possibility) :: potentiel
potential energy {n} (energy possessed by an object because of its position) :: énergie potentielle {f}
potentially {adv} /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ (in a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way) :: potentiellement
potentiation {n} (the action of a substance) :: potentiation
potentiometer {n} (user-adjustable variable resistor) :: potentiomètre {m}
Potenza {prop} (province) :: Potenza
Potenza {prop} (city) :: Potenza
potful {n} (as much as a pot will hold) :: potée {f}
potholder {n} (insulated pad for handling hot cooking utensils) :: manique {f}, menotte {f} [Belgium]
pothole {n} (a hole in a road) :: nid de poule, fondrière {f}
potion {n} /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ (small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical) :: potion
potlatch {n} /ˈpɒtlætʃ/ (ceremony amongst certain indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest) :: potlatch {m}
potlatch {n} (communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share, see also: potluck) :: auberge espagnole {f}, buffet canadien {m}, repas-partage {m}
potlid {n} (potlid) :: couvercle de pot {m}
potluck {n} (shared meal consisting of whatever guests have brought) SEE: potlatch ::
potpourri {n} /pəʊˈpʊəɹ.i/ (collection of various things) :: pot-pourri {m}
potpourri {n} (anthology of miscellaneous prose) :: pot-pourri {m}
potpourri {n} (a medley of songs or music) :: pot-pourri {m}
potpourri {n} (a mixture of dried fragrant plant material used to scent a room) :: pot-pourri {m}
potter {n} /ˈpɒtə/ (one who makes pots and ceramic wares) :: potier {m}, potière {f}
potter's wheel {n} (machine used by a potter) :: tour de potier {m}
potter wasp {n} (wasp of the subfamily Eumeninae) :: guêpe maçonne {f}
pottery {n} /ˈpɑtəɹi/ (fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed) :: poterie {f}
pottery {n} (practise or craft of making pottery) :: poterie {f}
potty {n} (bathroom) SEE: bathroom ::
potty {n} (toilet) SEE: toilet ::
potty {adj} (insane) SEE: insane ::
potty {n} (latrine) SEE: latrine ::
potty {n} (chamber pot) SEE: chamber pot ::
potty-mouthed {adj} (foul-mouthed) SEE: foul-mouthed ::
pouch {n} /paʊt͡ʃ/ (small bag) :: sachet {m} petit sac, [for tobacco] blague à tabac, [for ammunition] étui à munitions, [for cartridges] giberne, sac postal, bourse, poche, pochon {m}, besace {f}
pouch {n} (pocket in which a marsupial carries its young) :: poche {f}, marsupium {m}, mastothèque {f}
pouf {n} /pʊf/ (padded footstool) :: pouf
Poulain {prop} :: Poulain
poultice {n} /ˈpoʊltɪs/ (A poultice or plaster) :: cataplasme {m}
poultry {n} /ˈpoʊltɹi/ (domestic fowl) :: [collective] volaille {f}, volailles {f-p}, basse-cour {f}
pounce {n} /paʊns/ (powder thrown onto the paper to make the ink dry) :: poudre {f} (powder), sable {m} (sand)
pounce {v} (To attack suddenly) :: fondre sur
pound {n} /paʊnd/ (unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois)) :: livre {f}
pound {n} (unit of currency) :: livre {f}
pound {n} (place for the detention of stray animals) :: fourrière {f}
pound {n} (place for detention of automobiles) :: fourrière {f}
pound {n} :: fourrière {f}
pound {v} (to strike hard repeatedly) :: pilonner
pound {v} (slang: to penetrate sexually, with vigour) :: pilonner
pound {n} (US: symbol #) SEE: hash ::
pound cake {n} (dense yellow cake made from equal quantities of butter, eggs, flour and sugar) :: quatre-quarts {m}
pound sign {n} (symbol #) SEE: hash ::
pound sterling {n} /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ (currency of the UK) :: livre sterling {m}
pound the table {v} (to vehemently assert one's position) :: taper du poing sur la table
pour {v} /pɔɹ/ (to cause to flow in a stream) :: verser
pour {v} (to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream) :: se déverser
pour gasoline on the fire {v} (add fuel to the fire) SEE: add fuel to the fire ::
pour oil on troubled waters {v} (calm, appease or quieten) :: calmer le jeu
pour one's heart out {v} (To express one's innermost thoughts or feelings) :: s'épancher
pour out {v} (distribute or spread (something), as if it were a liquid) :: verser
pousse-café {n} (digestif consumed after coffee) SEE: chasse-café ::
pout {v} /paʊt/ (push out one’s lips) :: bouder, faire la moue
pout {v} (sulk, (pretend to) be ill-tempered) :: bouder
pout {n} (facial expression) :: moue {f}
poutine pizza {n} :: pizza poutine {f}
poutinerie {n} (poutine shop) :: poutinerie {f}
pouting {n} /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ (fish, Trisopterus luscus) :: tacaud commun {m}
Po valley {prop} (large plain in northern Italy) :: plaine du Pô {f}
poverty {n} /ˈpɑːvɚti/ (quality or state of being poor) :: pauvreté {f}
poverty line {n} (threshold of poverty) :: seuil de pauvreté {m}
poverty-stricken {adj} (very poor) :: miséreux
powder {n} /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ (fine particles of any dry substance) :: poudre {m}
powder {v} (to reduce to fine particles) :: réduire en poudre, pulvériser
powder {v} (to sprinkle with powder) :: poudrer, pulvériser (sur), saupoudrer
powder {v} (to use powder on the hair or skin) :: se poudrer, se repoudrer
powder {v} (to be reduced to powder) :: se réduire en poudre, se pulvériser
powder {n} (gunpowder) SEE: gunpowder ::
powder {n} (type of snow) SEE: powder snow ::
powdered {adj} (which has been made into a powder) :: en poudre
powdered {adj} (which has been covered with powder) :: saupoudré
powdered milk {n} (dairy product) SEE: milk powder ::
powdered sugar {n} /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ (very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc) :: sucre glace {m}, sucre à glacer {m} [Canada], sucre en poudre {m} [Canada, colloquial], sucre impalpable {m} [Belgium]
powderflask {n} (container for gunpowder) :: poire à poudre {f}
powder keg {n} (barrel of gun powder) :: poudrière {f}
powder keg {n} (volatile situation) :: poudrière
powder snow {n} (uncompacted snow) :: poudreuse {f}
powdery {adj} /ˈpaʊdəɹi/ (of or pertaining to powder) :: poudreux
powdery mildew {n} (type of mildew) :: oïdium {m}
power {n} /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ (capability or influence) :: pouvoir {m}, puissance {f}
power {n} (control, particularly legal or political) :: pouvoir {m}
power {n} (physical force or strength) :: puissance {f}
power {n} (electricity, electricity supply) :: électricité {f}, courant {m}
power {n} (physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy) :: puissance {f}
power {n} (maths: product of equal factors) :: puissance {f}
power {n} (statistics: probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis) :: puissance
power {v} (to provide power for) :: alimenter
power {n} (set theory: cardinality) SEE: cardinality ::
powerbank {n} (portable device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers) :: batterie externe {f}
power behind the throne {n} (someone who has great covert influence) :: éminence grise {f}
power board {n} (power strip) SEE: power strip ::
power broker {n} (person having the ability to influence important decisions, see also: éminence grise) :: éminence grise
power cut {n} (interruption in the supply of power) :: coupure de courant {f}
power failure {n} (power failure, see also: power cut; outage; blackout) :: coupure de courant, panne de courant, coupure d'electricité, panne d'electricité
power forward {n} (a basketball player) :: ailier fort {m}
powerful {adj} /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ (having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence) :: puissant
powerfully {adv} (in a powerful manner) :: puissamment, fortement
powerful shot {n} :: boulet de canon {m}
power inverter {n} (a device that converts DC electricity into AC) :: onduleur {m}
powerless {adj} /ˈpaʊɚləs/ (lacking sufficient power or strength) :: impuissant
powerlessness {n} (The state or character of being powerless) :: impuissance {f}
powerlifting {n} (strength sport) :: force athlétique {f}, [Québec] dynamophilie {f}
power line communication {n} (transmission of data over electric power lines) :: courant porteur en ligne {m}
power of attorney {n} /ˌpaʊə əv əˈtəːni/ (authorisation) :: procuration {f}
power of attorney {n} (document) :: procuration {f}
power plant {n} (power station) SEE: power station ::
power play {n} (ice hockey) :: supériorité numérique {f}
power play {n} :: jeu de puissance
power point {n} (wall socket) SEE: wall socket ::
power set {n} (set of all subsets of a set) :: ensemble des parties {m}
power station {n} (an industrial complex where electricity is produced) :: centrale électrique {f}
power steering {n} (System in a vehicle) :: direction assistée {f}
powers that be {n} (holders of power) :: autorités constituées {f}
power strip {n} (block of electrical sockets) :: multiprise {f}
power struggle {n} (a fight to gain dominance) :: lutte pour le pouvoir {f}, bras de fer {m}
power supply {n} (part of apparatus) :: alimentation électrique
power surge {n} :: surtension {f}
pox {n} (syphilis) SEE: syphilis ::
Poznań {prop} (Poznan) SEE: Poznan ::
Poznan {prop} (city in Poland) :: Poznań {m}
pp. {n} (pages) :: p., pp. [nonstandard]
practicability {n} (being practicable) :: praticabilité {f}
practicable {adj} /ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/ :: praticable
practical {adj} /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ (based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis) :: pratique
practical joke {n} (something done for amusement to the detriment of someone else) :: facétie {f}, farce {f}, traquenard {m}
practically {adv} /ˈpɹæktɪkli/ (In practice, in effect) :: pratiquement
practically {adv} (almost completely) :: quasiment
practice {n} /ˈpɹæktɪs/ (repetition of an activity to improve skill) :: pratique {f}
practice {n} (an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession) :: pratique
practice {n} (an observance of religious duties) :: pratique {f}
practice {n} (customary action, habit, or behaviour) :: pratique {f}
practice makes perfect {proverb} (if one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it) :: usage rend maître, c'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron
practice what one preaches {v} (act in harmony with one's teachings) :: prêcher d’exemple
practician {n} (practitioner) SEE: practitioner ::
practise {v} /ˈpɹæktɪs/ (to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill) :: s'entrainer, pratiquer
practise {v} (to perform or execute a craft or skill) :: pratiquer
practise {v} (to perform or observe in a habitual fashion) :: pratiquer
practise {v} (to pursue (a career, especially law, fine art or medicine)) :: exercer
practitioner {n} /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ (person who practices a profession or art) :: praticien {m}
praetor {n} /ˈpɹiːtɔː/ (Roman administrative official) :: préteur {m}
Praetorian {n} (member of that force) :: prétorien {m}
praetorship {n} /ˈpɹiːtəʃɪp/ :: préture {f}
Pragian {prop} (a subdivision of the Devonian period) :: Praguien
pragmatic {adj} /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ (practical) :: pragmatique
pragmatically {adv} (in a pragmatic manner) :: pragmatiquement
pragmatics {n} (study of the use of the language in a social context) :: pragmatique {f}
pragmatism {n} /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/ (pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities) :: pragmatisme {m}
pragmatism {n} :: pragmatisme {m}
Prague {prop} /pɹɑːɡ/ (capital of the Czech Republic) :: Prague {f}
Praguer {n} (A native or resident of Prague) :: Pragois {m}, Pragoise {f}
Prairial {prop} /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ (the ninth month of French Republican Calendar) :: prairial {m}
prairie {n} /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ (An extensive area of relatively flat grassland) :: prairie {f}
prairie dog {n} (burrowing rodent) :: chien de prairie {m}, chienne de prairie {f}
praise {n} /pɹeɪz/ (commendation; favorable representation in words) :: louange {f}
praise {n} (worship) :: louange {f}
praise {v} (to give praise to) :: louer, féliciter, prôner, vénérer
praise to the skies {v} :: porter aux nues
praiseworthy {adj} /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ (meriting praise) :: louable
Prakrit {prop} /ˈpɹɑːkɹɪt/ (any of Middle Indo-Aryan languages, derived from dialects of Old Indo-Aryan languages) :: prakrit
praline {n} /ˈpɹeɪ.liːn/ (confection) :: praliné {m}, praline {f}
pram {n} /pɹæm/ (perambulator) :: landau {m}
prance {v} /pɹæn(t)s/ (of a horse) :: se cabrer
prance {v} (to strut) :: parader
Prancer {prop} (reindeer of Santa Claus) :: Furie {f}
prandial {adj} /ˈpɹan.dɪəl/ (pertaining to a meal) :: dinatoire
prank {n} /pɹæŋk/ (practical joke or mischievous trick) :: farce {f}, tour {m}
prankster {n} (one who performs pranks) :: farceur {m}, plaisantin {m}
praseodymium {n} /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ (chemical element) :: praséodyme {m}
prasinous {adj} (of a clear, lively green color) :: prasin {m}
Praskovya {prop} :: Prascovie {f}
prate {v} /pɹeɪt/ (to talk much, to chatter) :: bavarder
Prato {prop} (province) :: Prato
Prato {prop} (city) :: Prato
prattery {n} (foolishness or foolish behavior) :: pitrerie {f}
prattle {v} /ˈpɹætəl/ (to talk incessantly; to babble) :: bavarder
pratītyasamutpāda {n} :: coproduction conditionnée
prawn {n} /pɹɒːn/ (large shrimp) :: crevette {f}
praxis {n} /ˈpɹæk.sɪs/ (custom or established practice) :: habitude
pray {v} /pɹeɪ/ (to petition a higher being) :: prier
pray {v} (to talk to God) :: prier
prayer {n} /pɹɛɚ/ (practice of communicating with one's God) :: prière {f}
prayer {n} (the specific words or methods used for praying) :: prière {f}
prayer {n} (a meeting held for the express purpose of praying) :: prières {f-p}
prayer {n} (a request; a petition) :: prière {f}
prayer beads {n} (string of beads, see also: rosary) :: chapelet {m}
prayer book {n} (book) :: missel {m}, eucologe {m}
prayer flag {n} (colourful rectangular cloth) :: drapeau de prière {m}
prayer mat {n} (prayer rug) SEE: prayer rug ::
prayer rug {n} (small rug on which Muslims kneel to pray) :: tapis de prière {m}
prayer shawl {n} (prayer shawl) :: châle de prière {m}
praying mantis {n} (any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family) :: mante religieuse {f}
praying mantis {n} (Mantis religiosa) :: mante religieuse {f}
PRC {prop} (abbreviation of People’s Republic of China, see also: People’s Republic of China) :: RPC {f}
pre- {prefix} (before) :: (before a word) pré-; (before a number) d'avant (to form adjectives, for example a pre-1960 car - une voiture d'avant 1960), avant (to form adverbs, for example to go back pre-1960 - retourner avant 1960)
preach {v} /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ (give a sermon) :: prêcher
preach {v} (proclaim by public discourse) :: proclamer, prêcher
preacher {n} /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ (one who preaches) :: prédicateur, prêcheur {m}
preacheress {n} (female preacher) :: prédicatrice
preach to the choir {v} (speaking to those that already believe) :: prêcher un converti, prêcher un convaincu
preach to the converted {v} (preach to the choir) SEE: preach to the choir ::
preadjust {v} (to adjust in advance) :: prérégler
preadolescence {n} (the period between childhood and adolescence) :: préadolescence {f}
Prealps {prop} (Alpine foothills) :: Préalpes
preamble {n} /ˈpɹɪiˌæmbl̩/ (short statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute) :: préambule {m}
pre-amp {n} (preamplifier) SEE: preamplifier ::
preamplifier {n} (voltage amplifier) :: préamplificateur {m}, préampli {m}
preantepenultimate {adj} /ˌpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ (three before the end; fourth to last) :: préantépénultième
prebend {n} (stipend paid to a canon) :: prébende {f}
prebendary {n} /ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/ (1. An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church) :: prébendier {m}
prebuccal {adj} :: prébuccal
prebuy {v} (forebuy) SEE: forebuy ::
Precambrian {adj} (before the Phanerozoic) :: précambrien {m}
precampaign {adj} :: précampagne {f}, pré-campagne {f}
precariat {n} (sociological group) :: précariat
precarious {adj} /pɹəˈkɛɹi.əs/ (dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous) :: précaire {m} {f}
precariously {adv} (in a precarious manner) :: précairement
precariousness {n} (state of being uncertain) :: précarité {f}
precarity {n} (condition of existence) :: précarité {f}
precarization {n} (process) :: précarisation {f}
precative {n} (mode expressing a wish) :: précatif {m}
precaution {n} /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ (Previous caution or care) :: précaution {f}
precede {v} /pɹəˈsiːd/ (go before, go in front of) :: précéder
precede {v} (have higher rank than) :: précéder
precedence {n} /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ (the state of preceding in importance or priority) :: préséance {f}
precedent {n} /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ (past act used as example) :: précédent
precedent {n} (leading case which is cited to justify a judgment) :: décision de principe {f}
precedent {adj} (earlier in time) :: précédent
precept {n} /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ (rule or principle governing personal conduct) :: précepte {m}
precession {n} (astronomical term) :: précession {f}
pre-Christian {adj} (before the arrival of Christianity) :: préchrétien
precinct {n} /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ (enclosed space) :: enceinte {f}
precinct {n} (police district) :: district, arrondissement de commune
precinct {n} (voting district) :: bureau, canton
precious {adv} (intensifier) SEE: very ::
precious {adj} /ˈpɹɛʃəs/ (of high value or worth) :: précieux
precious metal {n} (metallic element with high economic value) :: métal précieux {m}
preciousness {n} (the condition of being precious) :: préciosité {f}, mignardise {f}
precious stone {n} (gem) :: pierre précieuse {f}
precipice {n} /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ (very steep cliff) :: précipice {m}
precipitate {v} /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ (To come out of a liquid solution into solid form) :: précipiter
precipitation {n} /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ (weather: water falling from the atmosphere) :: précipitation {f}
precipitation {n} (chemistry: chemical reaction forming solid in liquid) :: précipitation {f}
precipitation {n} (unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste) :: précipitation {f}
precipitous {adj} (steep, like a precipice) :: abrupt, escarpé, raide
precipitous {adj} (hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate) :: précipité
precipitously {adv} (abruptly) :: abruptement
precise {adj} /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ (exact) :: précis
precise {v} (exact) :: préciser
precisely {adv} /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ (in a precise manner) :: précisément
precision {n} /pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ (the state of being precise or exact; exactness) :: précision
preclude {v} /pɹɪˈkluːd/ (rule out) :: exclure
precocious {adj} /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ (characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity) :: précoce
precocious {adj} (exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age) :: précoce
precognition {n} /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/ (knowledge of something that is to occur in the future) :: précognition
precolonial {n} :: précolonial
pre-Columbian {adj} (before Christopher Columbus) :: précolombien
precompiler {n} (that which precompiles) :: précompilateur {m}
preconceived {adj} /ˌpɹiːkənˈsiːvd/ (conceived beforehand) :: préconçu, tout fait
preconception {n} (prejudice) SEE: prejudice ::
preconception {n} (an opinion considered beforehand with adequate evidence) :: préconception {f}
precondition {n} (preexisting requirement) :: condition préalable {f}, précondition {f}
precosmic {adj} (occurring or existing before the existence of the universe) :: précosmique {m} {f}
precursor {n} /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ (forerunner, predecessor) :: précurseur {m}, précurseuse {f}
precursor {n} (chemical compound) :: réactif {m}, précurseur {m}
precursory {adj} (relating to events that will follow) :: précurseur
predation {n} (the preying of one animal on others) :: prédation
predator {n} /ˈpɹɛd.ə.təɹ/ (animal or organism that hunts) :: prédateur {m}
predator bug {n} (species) :: réduve {m}, punaise assassin
Père David's tit {n} (Poecile davidi) :: mésange de David {f}
predawn {n} (period before the rising of the sun) :: avant l'aurore
predecease {n} /ˌpɹiːdəˈsiːs/ (anterior death) :: prédécès {m}
predecease {v} (to die sooner than) :: prédécéder
predecessor {n} /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ (one who precedes) :: prédécesseur {m}, prédécesseuse {f}, prédécessrice {f}
predecessor {n} (model or type which precedes) :: précédent {m}
predefine {v} (To define in advance) :: prédéfinir
predefined {adj} (having been defined previously) :: prédéfini
predestination {n} /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/ (religious doctrine) :: prédestination {f}
predestiny {n} (predestination) SEE: predestination ::
predicament {n} /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ (a definite class, state or condition) :: catégorie {f}, classe {f}, prédicament {m}
predicament {n} (an unfortunate or trying position or condition) :: situation difficile {f}, situation délicate {f}, mauvaise passe
predicament {n} (that which is predicated; a category) :: catégorie
predicate {n} /ˈpɹɛdɪkət/ ((grammar) part of sentence that states something about its subject) :: prédicat {m}
predicate {n} ((logic) a term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false) :: prédicat {m}
predicate calculus {n} (a branch of logic) :: calcul des prédicats {m}
predicative {adj} /pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ (used after a verb) :: attributif
predicative {n} (element of the predicate of a sentence which supplements the subject or object by means of the verb) :: attribut {m}
predicative adjective {n} (adjective that follows noun) :: attribut {m}
predict {v} /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ (to state, or make something known in advance) :: prédire
predict {v} (to foretell or prophesy) :: prédire
predictability {n} (The characteristic of being predictable) :: prédictibilité {f}
predictable {adj} /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ (able to be predicted) :: prédictible, prévisible
prediction {n} /pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/ (a statement about the future) :: prédiction {f}
prediction market {n} (speculative market) :: marché de prédiction {m}
predictive {adj} (useful in predicting) :: prédictif
predilection {n} /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ (tendency towards) :: prédilection {f}
predisposition {n} (the state of being predisposed) :: prédisposition {f}
predominant {adj} :: prédominant
predominantly {adv} (in a predominant manner) :: principalement, majoritairement, essentiellement
predominate {adj} (predominant) SEE: predominant ::
preeclampsia {n} (complication of pregnancy) :: pré-éclampsie {f}
pre-ejaculate {n} (pre-ejaculate) :: liquide pré-éjaculatoire {m}
preemie {n} (Premature baby) :: prématuré {m}
preeminent {adj} /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ (exceeding others in quality or rank) :: prééminent
preemption {n} /priːˈɛmpʃən/ (the purchase of something before it is offered for sale) :: préemption {f}
preemptive strike {n} :: frappe préventive
preexist {v} (to exist prior to) :: préexister, [rare] pré-exister
prefabrication {n} (manufacture of prefabricated components) :: préfabrication {f}
preface {n} /ˈpɹɛfəs/ (introduction before the main text) :: préface {f}
preface {v} (to introduce a text) :: préfacer
prefatory {adj} (introductory) :: préfatoire {m}
prefect {n} /ˈpɹiːfekt/ (an official of ancient Rome) :: préfet {m}
prefect {n} (the head of a department in France) :: préfet {m}
prefecture {n} /ˈpɹiˌfɛk(t)ʃəɹ/ (The district governed by a prefect) :: préfecture {f}
prefer {v} /pɹɪˈfɝ/ (to favor) :: préférer
preferable {adj} /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ (Better than some other option) :: préférable
preferably {adv} /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ (in preference) :: de préférence, préférablement
preferans {n} (a card game) :: préférence {f}
preference {n} /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ (selection) :: préférence {f}
preference {n} (card game) SEE: preferans ::
preferences {n} (user-specified settings of parameters in computer software) :: préférences {f-p}
preferences {n} (plural of "preference") SEE: preference ::
preferential {adj} /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/ (relating to preference) :: préférentiel {m}
preferred {adj} /pɹɪˈfɝd/ (favoured) :: préféré
prefigure {v} /pɹiːfɪɡjɚ/ (show ahead of time) :: préfigurer
prefix {n} /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ (morpheme at the beginning of a word) :: préfixe {m}
prefix {n} (title added to a person's name) :: titre {m}
prefix {n} (computing: initial segment of a string of characters) :: préfixe {m}
prefix {v} (put or fix before, or at the beginning of) :: préfixer
prefix {v} (set or appoint beforehand) :: préfixer
prefixation {n} (addition of a prefix) :: préfixation {f}
prefrontal cortex {n} (the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain) :: cortex préfrontal {m}
prefunctionalization {n} :: préfonctionnalisation {f}
pregabalin {n} :: prégabaline {f}
preggers {adj} (informal: pregnant) :: en cloque
pregnancy {n} (condition) :: grossesse {f}, gestation {f}
pregnancy {n} (period of time) :: grossesse {f}
pregnancy {n} (progression from conception to birth) :: gestation {f}
pregnancy test {n} (a piece of test equipment) :: test de grossesse {m}
pregnant {adj} (fertile) SEE: fertile ::
pregnant {adj} /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ (carrying developing offspring within the body) :: enceinte {f}, enceint {m}
preheat {v} (to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking) :: préchauffer
prehensile {adj} /pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ (able to take hold of objects) :: préhensile
prehistoric {adj} (of relating to the epoch before written record) :: préhistorique
prehistory {n} (study of events and conditions before written records) :: préhistoire {f}
preignition {n} (premature detonation in four-stroke cycle engines) :: autoallumage {m}
preindustrial {adj} (before industry) :: préindustriel
pre-Islamic {adj} :: préislamique
prejudice {n} /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ (adverse judgement formed beforehand) :: préjugé {m}
prejudice {n} (any preconceived opinion) :: préjugé {m}, idée préconçue {f}
prejudice {n} (damage caused) :: préjudice {m}
prejudicial {adj} (exhibiting prejudice or bias) :: avec préjugé
prejudicial {adj} (causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious) :: préjudiciable, nuisible
prelapsarian {adj} /pɹiːlapˈsɛːɹɪən/ (innocent, unspoiled) :: prélapsarien
prelate {n} /ˈpɹɛlət/ (clergyman) :: prélat {m}
preliminarily {adv} (in a preliminary manner) :: préliminairement
preliminary {adj} /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ (in preparation for the main matter) :: préliminaire
prelude {n} /ˈpɹɛl(j)uːd/ (introductory event) :: prélude {m}
premature {adj} /ˌpɹi.məˈtʊɹ/ (occurring before a state of readiness or maturity) :: prématuré
premature {adj} (taking place earlier than anticipated) :: prématuré
premature ejaculation {n} (premature ejaculation) :: éjaculation précoce {f}
prematurely {adv} (in a premature manner) :: prématurément
premeditated {adj} (planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate) :: prémédité
premeditation {n} (the act of planning or plotting) :: préméditation {f}
premenstrual syndrome {n} (malaise experienced before menstruation) :: syndrome prémenstruel {m}
premier {n} (prime minister of a country) SEE: prime minister ::
premier {adj} /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ (foremost, very first or very highest in quality or degree) :: premier {m}, première {f}
premier {n} (Australia, Canada: head of a state or provincial government) :: premier ministre {m}
premiere {n} /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ (first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment) :: première {f}
première {n} (premiere) SEE: premiere ::
premise {n} /ˈpɹɛ.mɪs/ (proposition antecedently supposed or proved) :: prémisse {f}
premise {n} (either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced) :: prémisse {f}
premise {n} (piece of real estate) :: local {m}
premises {n} /ˈpɹɛməsɪs/ (land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place) :: local {m}
premium {adj} /ˈpɹimiəm/ :: haut de gamme
premium {n} (a prize or award) :: prix {m}
premium {n} (the amount to be paid for an insurance policy) :: prime {f}, cotisation {f}
premonition {n} (strong intuition) :: prémonition {m}
premonitor {n} (one who, or that which, gives premonition) :: prémoniteur {m}, prémonitrice {f}
premonitory {adj} (serving as warning) :: prémonitoire
prenominal {adj} :: prénominal
prenup {n} (prenuptial agreement) SEE: prenuptial agreement ::
prenuptial {adj} (occurring before marriage; antenuptial) :: prénuptial
prenuptial agreement {n} (document stating legal claims upon a divorce) :: contrat de mariage {m}
preoccupied {adj} (concerned with something else, distracted) :: préoccupé {m}
preoperative {adj} (before surgery) :: préopératoire
prep {n} /pɹɛp/ :: prep
prep {n} (homework) SEE: homework ::
prep {n} (preparation) SEE: preparation ::
preparation {n} /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ (act) :: préparation {f}
preparation {n} (substance) :: préparation {f}
preparatory {adj} (of or pertaining to preparation) :: préparatoire
prepare {v} /pɹɪˈpɛəɹ/ (to make ready for a specific future purpose) :: préparer
prepare {v} (to make ready for eating or drinking) :: préparer, apprêter
prepare {v} (to make oneself ready) :: se préparer
prepare {v} (to produce by combining elements) :: préparer, combiner
preparty {n} (party before main event) :: présoirée {f}
prepay {v} (to pay in advance) :: prépayer
prepayment {n} (payment in advance) :: prépaiement {m}
prepend {v} /pɹɪˈpɛnd/ (to attach (an expression, phrase, etc.) to another, as a prefix) :: préfixer
preponderance {n} /pɹɪˈpɒnd(ə)ɹəns/ (state of being preponderant) :: prépondérance {f}, supériorité numérique {f}
preposition {n} /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ (grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by") :: préposition
preposition {v} /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/ (to place in a location before some other event occurs) :: prépositionner
prepositional {adj} (of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a preposition) :: prépositionnel
prepositional {n} (the prepositional case) SEE: prepositional case ::
prepositional article {n} (contraction of a preposition and an article) :: préposition composée {f}
prepositional case {n} (case serving as object of a preposition) :: prépositionnel {m}
prepositional phrase {n} (phrase containing both a preposition and its complement) :: syntagme prépositionnel {m}
preposterous {adj} (absurd, or contrary to common sense) :: aberrant, insensé, ridicule
prepubescent {adj} (before the age at which a person begins puberty) :: prépubère
prepuce {n} (foreskin of certain animals) SEE: sheath ::
prepuce {n} (foreskin) SEE: foreskin ::
preputial {adj} (preputial) :: préputial
prequel {n} /ˈpɹiːkwəl/ (in a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor) :: préquelle {f}, [Canada] antépisode {m}, prequel {m}
prerectal {adj} :: prérectal
prerequisite {n} /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ (Something that must be gained in order to gain something else) :: (condition) préalable {m}, prérequis {m}
prerequisite {n} (In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started) :: prérequis {m}
prerevolutionary {adj} (occurring before a revolution) :: prérévolutionnaire
prerogative {n} (right, generally) SEE: right ::
prerogative {n} /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ (hereditary or official right or privilege) :: prérogative {f}
prerogative {n} (right or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc.) :: prérogative {f}
pre-Roman {adj} (prior to the rise of the Roman Empire) :: préromain
presage {n} /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ (warning; omen) :: présage {m}
presage {v} :: présager
presale {n} (sale of something before it is available to the public) :: prévente {f}
presbyopia {n} (inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects) :: presbytie {f}
presbypropria {n} (inability of the proprioceptive system to accurately identify limb position) :: presbyproprie
presbyter {n} /ˈpɹezbɪtɚ/ (priest in various churches) :: prêtre {m}
Presbyterian {adj} /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ (relating to the Presbyterian Church) :: presbytérien
Presbyterian {n} (person belonging to the Presbyterian Church) :: presbytérien {m}
Presbyterianism {n} (form of Protestantism) :: presbytérianisme {m}
presbytery {n} (chancel) SEE: chancel ::
preschool {adj} (relating to years before primary school) :: préscolaire
preschool {n} (nursery school) SEE: nursery school ::
prescience {n} /ˈpɹɛʃɨns/ (Knowledge of events before they take place; foresight; foreknowledge) :: prescience
prescient {adj} /ˈpɹɛsɪənt/ (exhibiting or possessing prescience) :: prescient {m}, presciente {f}
prescribe {v} /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ (to order a drug or medical device) :: prescrire, indiquer, ordonner
prescribe {v} (to specify as a required procedure or ritual) :: prescrire, ordonner
prescription {n} /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ (the act of prescribing a rule or law) :: prescription {f}
prescription {n} (extinctive or liberative prescription) :: prescription extinctive {f}, prescription libératoire {f}
prescription {n} (usucapion, acquisitive prescription) :: prescription acquisitive {f}
prescription {n} (written order for the administration of a medicine) :: ordonnance {f}
prescription {n} (the prescribed medicine) :: prescription {f}
prescription {n} (the act or practice of laying down norms of language usage) :: prescription {f}
prescription {n} (prescriptive pronouncement) :: prescription {f}
prescription {adj} (available with prescription) :: à prescription
prescription glasses {n} :: lunettes de vue {f-p}
prescriptivism {n} /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪ.vɪzm̩/ (prescribing idealistic language norms) :: prescriptivisme {m}, normativisme {m}
prescrotal {adj} :: préscrotal
presence {n} /ˈpɹɛzəns/ (fact or condition of being present) :: présence {f}
presence of mind {n} (alertness, resourcefulness, stability of thought and feeling, good sense) :: présence d'esprit
present {n} (gift) SEE: gift ::
present {n} (present tense) SEE: present tense ::
present {adj} /ˈpɹɛzənt/ (pertaining to the current time) :: présent, actuel
present {adj} (in the immediate vicinity) :: présent
present {n} (current time) :: présent {m}
present {v} (bring into the presence of) :: présenter
presentable {adj} /pɹəˈzɛntəbəl/ (able to be presented) :: présentable
presentation {n} /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ (presenting to an audience) :: exposé {m}, présentation {f}, conférence {f}
present continuous {n} (tense that describes an ongoing action in the present) :: présent progressif {m}
presenteeism {n} (being at work when sick) :: présentéisme {m}
presenter {n} /pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ (someone who presents a broadcast programme) :: présentateur {m}, présentatrice {f}
presentiment {n} /prɪˈzen.tɪ.mənt/ (a premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen) :: pressentiment {m}
present imperfect {n} (grammatical tense) :: imparfait {m}
present participle {n} (verb form that indicates an ongoing action) :: participe présent {m}
present perfect {n} (tense that expresses action in the past with consequences in the present time) :: passé composé {m}, présent parfait {m}, parfait {m}
present tense {n} (form of language) :: présent
preservation {n} /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ (the act of preserving) :: préservation {f}
preservative {n} (any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve) :: conservateur {m}, préservatif {m}
preserve {n} /pɹəˈzɜːv/ (sweet spread) :: confiture {f}, conserve {f}
preserve {n} (nature preserve) :: réserve naturelle {f}
preserve {v} (to protect) :: préserver
preserve {v} (to keep; to maintain the condition of) :: conserver
preset {v} /ˈpriːsɛt/ (to set something in advance) :: prérégler
preside {v} (to act as a president or chairperson) :: présider
presidency {n} /ˈpɹezɪdənsi/ (office or role of president) :: présidence {f}
presidency {n} (time during which one is president) :: présidence {f}
president {n} /ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/ (the head of state of a republic) :: président {m}, présidente {f}
president {n} (the primary leader of a corporation) :: président {m}, présidente {f}
president-elect {n} /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/ (person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office) :: président élu {m}, présidente élue {f}
presidential {adj} /pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ (presiding) :: présidentiel
presidential {adj} (pertaining to a president or presidency) :: présidentiel
presidential palace {n} (White House) SEE: White House ::
presidium {n} /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/ (executive committee) :: présidium {m}
pre-Socratic {adj} /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ (related to the pre-Socratic philosophers) :: présocratique
pre-Socratic {n} (any one of the pre-Socratic philosophers) :: présocratique
press {v} (to press) SEE: bear ::
press {n} /pɹɛs/ (device used to apply pressure) :: pressoir {m}
press {n} (printed media) :: presse {f}
press {n} (printing machine) :: imprimerie
press {v} (to apply pressure) :: presser, appuyer
press {v} :: appuyer
press {n} (publisher) SEE: publisher ::
Pressburg {prop} (Bratislava) SEE: Bratislava ::
press charges {v} (to formally accuse a person of a crime) :: accuser
press conference {n} (question and answer session with members of television, print and other media) :: conférence de presse {f}
pressed duck {n} (French dish) :: canard au sang {f}
pressie {n} (slang; a present) :: cadeau
press office {n} (department for dealing with the press) :: service de presse {m}
press release {n} (official written media statement) :: communiqué de presse {m}
presstitute {n} (a person or media entity reporting news in such a biased manner) :: journapute, journalope
pressure {n} /ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ/ (a pressing; force applied to a surface) :: pression
pressure {n} (physics: amount of force divided by area) :: pression {f}
pressure {n} :: pression {f}
pressure bandage {n} :: pansement compressif
pressure cooker {n} (cooking vessel) :: cocotte-minute {f}, autocuiseur {m}, marmite à pression
pressure group {n} (advocacy group) SEE: advocacy group ::
pressure ulcer {n} (bedsore) SEE: bedsore ::
pressure valve {n} (valve which opens under set amount of pressure) :: soupape de sécurité {f}
pressure vessel {n} (container designed to maintain a volume) :: réservoir à pression {m}
pressure washer {n} :: kärcher {m}
prestidigitation {n} /ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ (sleight of hand) :: prestidigitation {f}
prestidigitation {n} (deceitful cleverness) :: prestidigitation {f}
prestidigitator {n} (who performs feats of prestidigitation) :: prestidigitateur {m}, prestidigitatrice {f}
prestige {n} /pɹɛsˈti(d)ʒ/ (dignity, status, or esteem) :: prestige {m}
prestigious {adj} /pɹɛˈstɪdʒəs/ (of high prestige) :: prestigieux
presumably {adv} /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ (able to be sensibly presumed) :: supposément
presume {v} /pɹiˈz(j)um/ (to assume to be true, suppose) :: présumer, supposer
presumed {adj} (appearing to be the most probable) :: présumé
presumedly {adv} (presumably) SEE: presumably ::
presumption of innocence {n} (legal principle) :: présomption d'innocence {f}
presumptive {adj} (based on presumption) :: présumé
presumptive {adj} (making presumptions) :: présomptueux
presumptively {adv} (as is presumed to be the case) SEE: presumably ::
presumptuous {adj} /pɹəˈzəmptʃuəs/ (going beyond what is proper) :: présomptueux, outrecuidant
presumptuousness {n} (state of being presumptious) :: outrecuidance
presuppose {v} (to assume some truth without proof) :: présupposer
presynaptic {adj} (pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter) :: présynaptique
pretence {n} /ˈpɹiːtɛns/ (act of pretending or pretension) :: prétention {f}
pretend {v} /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ (to allege falsely) :: prétendre
pretend {v} (to lay claim to) :: prétendre à
pretend {v} (to make oneself appear to do something) :: feindre, faire semblant
pretender {n} (person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold) :: imposteur {m}
pretender {n} (claimant to a throne) :: prétendant {m}
pretension {n} :: prétension
pretentious {adj} /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ (marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction) :: prétentieux
pretentiously {adv} /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː/ (in a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction) :: prétentieusement
preterite {adj} /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ (showing an action at a determined moment in the past) :: du passé
preterite {n} (preterite tense; simple past) :: prétérit {m}
preternatural {adj} /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ (existing outside of the natural world) :: surnaturel
preternatural {adj} (beyond or different from what is natural or according to the regular course of things) :: extraordinaire
pretext {n} /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ (false, contrived or assumed purpose) :: prétexte
pretonic {adj} (immediately preceding a stressed syllable) :: prétonique
Pretoria {prop} (capital of South Africa) :: Prétoria {f}
prettify {v} /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/ (make pretty or prettier) :: enjoliver
prettily {adv} (in a pretty manner) :: joliment
pretty {adj} /ˈpɝti/ (especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive) :: joli
pretty {adv} (somewhat) :: assez, pas mal, plutôt
pretty much {adv} (almost completely; very nearly; mostly) :: à peu de choses près
pretty Polly {phrase} (phrase said to parrots) :: Bonjour Jacquot
pretzel {n} /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ (toasted bread or cracker in the shape of a knot) :: bretzel {m}
prevail {v} /pɹɪˈveɪl/ (To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand) :: dominer, prévaloir, l'emporter
prevail {v} (To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence) :: prédominer, prévaloir
prevail {v} (To succeed in persuading or inducing) :: persuader
prevalence {n} (wide extension) :: prédominance {f}
prevalence {n} (number of cases compared to a total population) :: prévalence
prevalent {adj} /ˈpɹɛvələnt/ (widespread, preferred) :: répandu
prevalent {adj} (Superior in frequency or dominant) :: prévalent
prevaricate {v} /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ (deviate, transgress) :: prévariquer
prevaricate {v} (shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour, to equivocate) :: éluder, se dérober, être/rester évasif
prevaricate {v} ((law) collude) :: prévariquer
prevarication {n} /pɹɪˌvæɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ (deviation from what is right or correct) :: prévarication {f}
prevarication {n} (deceit, evasiveness) :: subterfuge {m}, faux-fuyant {m}, échappatoire {f}, dérobade {f}
prevaricator {n} (one who prevaricates) :: prévaricateur {m}, prévaricatrice {f}
prevent {v} /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ (to keep from happening) :: empêcher
prevent {v} (to prevent) SEE: forestall ::
preventable {adj} (capable of being prevented) :: évitable, parable
preventible {adj} (preventable) SEE: preventable ::
prevention {n} /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ (The act of preventing or hindering) :: prévention {f}
prevention {n} (Measure to limit health risks) :: prévention
prevention is better than cure {proverb} (It is better to prevent the creation of a problem than to have to deal with it afterwards.) :: mieux vaut prévenir que guérir
preventive {adj} /pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ (preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to) :: préventif {m}
preventively {adv} (in a preventive way) :: préventivement
preverb {n} (verbal prefix) :: préverbe {m}
preverbal {adj} (stage of development before words) :: préverbal
preview {n} /ˈpɹiːvjʉː/ :: avant-première {f}, aperçu {m}
preview {v} (to show something in advance) :: diffuser
preview {v} (to see something in advance) :: prévoir, prévisualiser
previous {adj} /ˈpɹivi.əs/ (prior) :: préalable
previously {adv} /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ (at an earlier time) :: autrefois, auparavant, antérieurement, précédemment
pre-war {adj} (Before a war) :: avant-guerre
prey {n} /pɹeɪ/ (booty, anything taken by force) :: butin {m}
prey {n} (that which may be seized by animals) :: proie
Priabonian {prop} (subdivision of the Eocene epoch) :: Priabonien
Priam {prop} /ˈpɹaɪəm/ (king of Troy) :: Priam
priapic {adj} /pɹaɪˈæpɪk/ (phallic) :: priapique
priapism {n} (medical condition) :: priapisme {m}
Priapus {prop} /pɹaɪˈeɪpəs/ (son of Aphrodite and Dionysus) :: Priape {m}
price {n} /pɹaɪs/ (cost required to gain possession of something) :: prix {m}
price {n} (cost of an action or deed) :: prix {m}
priceless {adj} /ˈpɹaɪsləs/ (so precious as not to be sold at any price) :: inestimable
price list {n} (list of items with prices) :: liste de prix {f}
pricing {n} /ˈpɹaɪsɪŋ/ (act) :: pricing {m}
prick {n} /pɹɪk/ ((slang) a penis) :: bite {f}, paf {m}, pine {f}, queue {f} (slang), vit {m}, zob {m}
prick {n} (an annoying person) :: petit con {m}, emmerdeur {m}, pédé {m}, connard {m}, andouille {f}, enfoiré {m}
prickle {n} /pɹɪkəl/ (A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn) :: épine {f}
prickly {adj} (covered with sharp points) :: épineux
prickly {adj} (easily irritated) :: irritable, irascible
prickly pear {n} /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ (any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia) :: figue de Barbarie {f}
prickly saltwort {n} /pɹɪk.li sɑlt.wɚt/ (Kali turgidum) :: soude brûlée {f}
prick up one's ears {v} (to listen attentively) :: dresser l'oreille, tendre l'oreille
pride {n} /pɹaɪd/ (quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc.) :: orgueil {m}, fierté
pride {n} (sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one) :: fierté {f}, orgueil {m}
pride {n} (proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct) :: fierté {f}, orgueil {m}
pride {n} (that of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem) :: fierté {f}, orgueil {m}
pride {n} (company of lions) :: troupeau {m}
pride comes before a fall {proverb} (Translations) :: qui fait le malin tombe dans le ravin
prie-dieu {n} /pɹiːˈdjəː/ (a piece of furniture on which someone can pray) :: prie-Dieu {m}
priest {n} /ˈpɹiːst/ (clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson)) :: prêtre {m}, sacrificateur {m}
priestess {n} /priːˈstɛs/ (woman with religious duties) :: prêtresse {f}
priesthood {n} /ˈpɹistˌhʊd/ (role or office) :: sacerdoce {m}, prêtrise {f}
priesthood {n} (authority) :: sacerdoce {m}
prig {n} /pɹɪɡ/ (a person showing exaggerated conformity) :: bégueule {m} {f}
priggish {adj} /ˈpɹɪɡɪʃ/ (like a prig) :: suffisant
Périgord {prop} (region of France) :: Périgord
prim {adj} /pɹɪm/ (prudish) :: collet monté, guindé
primacy {n} /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ (the state or condition of being prime or first) :: primauté {f}
prima donna {n} /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ (opera singer) :: prima donna {f}
prima donna {n} (person who considers themself important) :: prima donna {f}
primarily {adv} /pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/ (of a primary or central nature) :: principalement, essentiellement, surtout
primary {adj} /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ (first in a group or series) :: primaire {m} {f}
primary {adj} (that which is placed ahead of others) :: prioritaire {m} {f}
primary key {n} (key in database table) :: clé primaire {f}
primary school {n} (first formal, obligatory school) :: école primaire {f}
primate {n} /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ (mammal) :: primate {m}
primate {n} (archbishop or bishop) :: primat {m}
primatologist {n} (scientist whose speciality is primatology) :: primatologue {m} {f}
prime {adj} /pɹaɪ̯m/ (first in time, order, or sequence) :: premier
prime {adj} (first in excellence, quality, or value) :: de premier ordre, excellent
prime {adj} (mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity) :: premier
prime {adj} (first in importance, degree, or rank) :: principal
prime {n} (algebra: prime element of a mathematical structure) :: nombre premier {m}
prime {v} /pɹaɪ̯m/ (to prepare a mechanism) :: amorcer
prime {v} (to apply a coat of primer paint to) :: apprêter
prime minister {n} (chief member of the cabinet and head of the government) :: premier ministre {m}
prime number {n} (natural number) :: nombre premier {m}
prime of life {n} (period of peak ability) :: force de l'âge {f}
primer {n} /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ (children's book introducing basic literacy) :: abécédaire {m}
primer {n} (introductory textbook) :: abc {m}, abécédaire {m}
primer {n} /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ (substance used to ignite a fire) :: amorce {f}
primer {n} (small charge used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive) :: amorce {f}
primer {n} (layer of priming substance) :: sous-couche {f}
primer {n} (biology: molecule required for replication of DNA) :: amorce
prime suspect {n} (most likely suspect) :: suspect principal {m}
prime time {n} (block of television programming) :: première partie de soirée {f}, heure de plus grande écoute {f}
primeval {adj} /ˈpɹaɪˌmi.vəl/ (belonging to the first ages) :: primitif {m}
primeval {adj} (primary; original) :: originel
primeval {adj} (primitive) :: primitif
primeval forest {n} (large forest unaffected by humans) :: forêt vierge {f}
primipara {n} /ˌpɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ (woman or female animal during or after her first pregnancy, see also: primigravida) :: primipare {f}
primitive {n} /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ :: primitif
primitive {adj} (one of the adjectival senses) :: primitif
primitive root {n} (number such that gka (mod n) exists for every a coprime to n, see also: generator; primitive element) :: racine primitive {f}
primitivism {n} (state of being primitive) :: primitivité {f}
primitivism {n} (artistic mouvement) :: primitivisme {m}
primogeniture {n} (state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents) :: aînesse {f}, primogéniture {f}
primogeniture {n} (exclusive right of inheritance belonging to the eldest child) :: droit d'aînesse {m}
primordial {adj} /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ (earliest) :: primordial
primordial soup {n} (state of the Earth's oceans at a very early time in the planet's history) :: soupe primordiale {f}
Primorsky Krai {prop} (federal subject of Russia) :: Primorie {m}, Kraï du Primorie {m}
primrose {n} /ˈpɹɪmˌɹoʊz/ (plant of the genus Primula) :: primevère {f}
primula {n} (plant of Primula) :: primevère {f}
prince {n} /pɹɪns/ (male ruler or head of a principality) :: prince {m}
prince {n} (son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch) :: prince {m}
Prince Albert {n} (piercing through the glans penis) :: Prince Albert {m}
prince bishop {n} (bishop who also holds a secular princely rank) :: prince-évêque {m}
Prince Charming {n} (the fictional character) :: prince charmant {m}
Prince Charming {n} (romantically ideal man) :: prince charmant {m}
Prince Edward Island {prop} (Province in eastern Canada) :: Île-du-Prince-Édouard {f}
Prince Edward Islander {n} (native or inhabitant of PEI) :: Prince-Édouardien {m}, Prince-Édouardienne {f}
princely {adj} /ˈpɹɪnsli/ (relating to a prince) :: princier
Prince of Darkness {prop} (Satan; the Devil) :: prince des ténèbres {m}
Prince of Wales {prop} (royal title) :: prince de Galles {m}
princess {n} /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ (female member of royal family) :: princesse {f}
princess {n} :: princesse {f}
principal {n} (essential point or rule) SEE: principle ::
principal {adj} /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ (primary, main) :: principal
principal {n} (money originally invested or loaned) :: principal {m}
principal {n} (chief administrator of a school) :: directeur {m}, directrice {f}, principal {m} [collège], proviseur {m}, proviseure {f} [lycée]
principal {n} (legal: one on behalf of whom an agent or gestor acts) :: principal {m}, maître de l'affaire {m}
principality {n} /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ (region) :: principauté {f}
principality {n} (in angelology) :: principauté {f}
principate {n} (principality) SEE: principality ::
principate {n} (early period of the Roman Empire) :: principat {m}
principle {n} /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ (fundamental assumption) :: principe {m}
principle {n} (rule to solve a problem) :: principe {m}
principle {n} (moral rule or aspect) :: principe {m}
principle {n} (rule of nature) :: principe {m}
principle of least astonishment {prop} (user interface principle) :: principe de moindre surprise {m}
Pringle {n} (individual potato snack of the Pringles brand) :: Pringle {m}
print {v} /pɹɪnt/ (to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine) :: imprimer
print {n} (books and other printed material as a medium) :: imprimé {m}
print {n} (visible impression on a surface) :: empreinte {f}
print {n} (visual art: picture created in multiple copies by printing) :: estampe {f}
print {n} (fingerprint) SEE: fingerprint ::
print {n} (footprint) SEE: footprint ::
printable {adj} (worthy or capable of being printed) :: imprimable
printed {adj} /pɹɪntɪd/ (written or published) :: imprimé
printed press {n} (part of the press using printed media) :: presse imprimée
printer {n} /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ (one who makes prints) :: imprimeur
printer {n} (operator of a printing press) :: imprimeur {m}
printer {n} (computing: device used to print text or images) :: imprimante {f}
printer's ink {n} (printing ink) SEE: printing ink ::
printing {n} /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ (the process or business of producing printed material, see also: typography) :: imprimerie {f}
printing {n} (all the copies of a publication that have been printed in one batch) :: tirage {m}
printing house {n} (commercial company) :: imprimerie {f}, typographie {f}
printing ink {n} (ink used for printing) :: encre d'imprimerie {f}
printing press {n} (machine for printing) :: presse {f}, machine à imprimer {f}
printing shop {n} (workshop for printing) :: imprimerie {f}
printshop {n} (printing house) SEE: printing house ::
prion {n} /ˈpɹiːɒn/ (misfolded protein) :: prion {m}
prior {adj} (former) SEE: former ::
prior {adj} /ˈpɹaɪɚ/ (of that which comes before, in advance) :: préalable
prior {n} (a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot) :: prieur {m}
prior {n} (a previous criminal offense on someone's record) :: antécédents {m-p}, casier (judiciaire) {m}
prior {adv} (previously) SEE: previously ::
prioress {n} (a nun in charge of a priory) :: prieure {f}
prioritization {n} (process of assigning priorities to things or tasks) :: priorisation {f}
prioritize {v} /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ (to arrange or list in order of priority or importance) :: prioriser
prioritize {v} (to rank as having priority) :: prioriser
prioritized {adj} (having high priority) :: prioritaire
prioritized {adj} (quality or state of being prior or antecedent in time, or of preceding something else) :: antérieur, précédant
prioritized {adj} (Precedence; superior rank) :: prioritaire
priority {n} /pɹaɪˈɒɹɨti/ (item's relative importance) :: priorité {f}
priority {n} (goal of a person or an organisation) :: priorité {f}
priority {n} (attributive use) SEE: prioritized ::
priority seat {n} (seat reserved by use for people in need) :: place prioritaire {f}
prior to {prep} (before (formal)) :: avant, antérieur
priory {n} (monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress) :: prieuré {m}
Pripyat {prop} (abandoned city in Ukraine) :: Pripyat, Pripiat
Priscilla {prop} /pɹɪˈsɪlə/ (biblical woman) :: Priscille {f}
prise {n} (prize) SEE: prize ::
prism {n} /ˈpɹɪzəm/ (geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape) :: prisme {m}
prism {n} (block used to split or reflect light) :: prisme {m}
prismatic {adj} /pɹɪzˈmætɪk/ (of or pertaining to a prism) :: prismatique
prismatoid {n} (polyhedron) :: prismatoïde {m}
prison {n} /ˈpɹɪzən/ (place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes) :: prison {f}, [slang] cabane {f}, geôle {f}, pénitencier {m}
prison {n} (confinement in a prison) :: prison {f}
prison {v} (imprison) SEE: imprison ::
prison cell {n} (room to which a prisoner is confined) :: cellule {f} (often used without adding "de prison")
prisoner {n} /ˈpɹɪzənə/ (person incarcerated in a prison) :: prisonnier {m}, prisonnière {f}
prisoner {n} (figurative: any person held against his or her will) :: prisonnier {m}
prisoner of conscience {n} (person) :: prisonnier d'opinion {m}
prisoner of war {n} (soldier or combatant captured by the enemy) :: prisonnier de guerre {m}, prisonnière de guerre {f}
prison guard {n} (person working to provide order to in a jail) :: surveillant pénitentiaire {m}, gardien de prison {m}
Pristina {prop} (city) :: Pristina {f}
pristine {adj} /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ (unspoiled) :: virginal, immaculé, parfait
pristine {adj} (pertaining to the earliest state of something) :: primitif, antique, d'origine
privacy {n} /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ (state of being private) :: intimité {f}, vie privée {f}, confidentialité
privacy policy {n} (statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users) :: politique de confidentialité
private {adj} /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ (belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group) :: personnel {m}, personnelle {f}, privé
private {adj} (not accessible by the public) :: privé {m}, privée {f}
private {adj} :: privé {m}, privée {f}
private detective {n} (any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering) :: détective privé {m}
privateer {n} /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/ (officer or crew of a privateer ship) :: corsaire {m}
private good {n} :: bien privé {m}
private international law {n} (law) :: droit international privé {m}
private investigator {n} (agent hired by a private party) :: détective privé {m}
private law {n} (area of law) :: droit privé {m}
private member's bill {n} (proposed law introduced by a member who is not acting on behalf of the executive) :: proposition de loi {f}
private parts {n} (genitals or sex organs) SEE: genitalia ::
private parts {n} (intimate parts of the human body) :: parties intimes {f-p}
private school {n} (fee-charging school) :: école privée {f}
private sector {n} (organizations not controlled by government) :: secteur privé {m}
privation {n} /pɹaɪˈveɪʃən/ (Lack of something) :: privation {f}
privation {n} :: privation
privative {adj} /ˈprɪvətɪv/ (indicating the absence of something) :: privatif
privatization {n} (transfer from the government to private ownership) :: privatisation {f}
privatize {v} /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ (to release government control to private industry) :: privatiser
privet {interj} (hello) SEE: hello ::
privet {n} /ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/ (Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum) :: troène {m}
privilege {n} /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ (particular benefit, advantage, or favor) :: privilège {m}
privilege {v} (to grant some particular right or exemption to) :: privilégier
privileged {adj} /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/ (having special privileges) :: privilégié
privy {n} (lavatory or toilet) SEE: toilet ::
privy {adj} /ˈpɹɪv.i/ (private, exclusive, particular) :: privé, unique, exclusif
privy {adj} (with knowledge of; party to; let in on) :: instruit, complice
privy {n} (latrine) SEE: latrine ::
privy council {n} (body of advisors to a sovereign) :: conseil privé
prize {n} /pɹaɪz/ (honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest) :: prix {m}
prize {n} (that which may be won by chance) :: prix {m}
prize {v} (to consider something highly valuable) :: estimer
Pärnu {prop} (city in Estonia) :: Pärnu
pro {n} /pɹoʊ/ (advantage of something) :: les pours, les avantages
pro {n} (a professional sportsman) :: pro {m}
pro {n} (someone who is very good at something) :: pro {m}
pro- {prefix} /pɹoʊ/ (prefix meaning supporting or favouring) :: pro-
proa {n} (sailing vessel) :: prao {m}
proabortionist {n} (one who supports or defends the practice and/or legality of abortion) :: partisan de l'avortement {m}, partisane de l'avortement {f}
proactive {adj} (acting in advance) :: proactif
proactively {adv} (in a proactive manner) :: proactivement
probabilistic {adj} (of or pertaining to probability) :: probabiliste
probability {n} /pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ (state of being probable; likelihood) :: probabilité
probability {n} (relative likelihood of an event happening) :: probabilité
probability measure {n} (measure on probability space) :: mesure de probabilité {f}
probability space {n} (notion in probability theory) :: espace de probabilité
probability theory {n} (study of probability) :: théorie des probabilités {f}
probable {adj} /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ (likely to be true) :: probable
probable {adj} (likely to happen) :: probable
probably {adv} /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ (in all likelihood) :: probablement, sans doute, sûrement
probation {n} /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ (period of conditional employment or engagement) :: période d'essai {f}
probation {n} (type of sentence) :: liberté conditionnelle {f}
probe {n} /pɹoʊb/ (any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc) :: sonde, explorateur
probe {n} (aeronautics: tube on aircraft) :: perche {f}
probe {n} (sciences: electrode or other small device) :: sonde {f}
probe {n} (spacecraft) :: sonde {f}
probe {n} (radioactively labeled molecule) :: sonde
probe-and-drogue {adj} (aerial refuelling method) :: tuyau et panier
probiotic {n} (food or dietary supplement) :: probiotique {m}
probiotic {adj} (that contains live bacteria for therapeutic purposes) :: probiotique
problem {n} /ˈpɹɒbləm/ (difficulty) :: problème {m}
problem {n} (schoolwork exercise) :: problème {m}
problematic {adj} /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ (posing a problem) :: problématique
problematic {adj} (uncertain, debatable, questionable) :: problématique
problematic {n} (problem in a particular field of study) :: problématique {f}
problematical {adj} (problematic) SEE: problematic ::
problematology {n} :: problématologie {f}
prob'ly {adv} /ˈpɹɒb.li/ (eye dialect spelling of probably) :: probab'ment
probly {adv} /ˈpɹɒbli/ (eye dialect spelling of probably) :: probabment
pro bono {adv} /proʊ ˈboʊnoʊ/ (in a manner without fee) :: bénévolement
proboscis {n} (slang: a nose) SEE: schnozzle ::
proboscis {n} /pɹoʊˈbɒsɪs/ (elongated tube) :: trompe {f}, proboscide {f}
procedural {adj} (related to procedure) :: procédural
procedural memory {n} :: mémoire procédurale {f}
procedure {n} /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/ (method for performing a task) :: procédé {m}, procédure
procedure {n} (series of small tasks to accomplish an end) :: procédure {f}
procedure {n} (set of established forms or methods of an organized body) :: procédure {f}
procedure {n} (computing: subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task) :: fonction {f}
procedure mask {n} (surgical mask) SEE: surgical mask ::
proceed {v} /pɹəˈsiːd/ (come forth as a source or origin) :: procéder
proceed {v} (go on in an orderly or regulated manner) :: procéder
proceeding {n} /pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/ (collection of academic papers) :: acte
proceedings {n} /pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/ (published record) :: compte-rendu {m}
proceeds {n} /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ (revenue) :: recette {f}
proceleusmatic {adj} (consisting of four short syllables) :: procéleusmatique
process {n} /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ (series of events to produce a result) :: procès {m}, processus {m}
process {n} (path of succession of states through which a system passes) :: processus {m}
process {n} (successive physiological responses to keep or restore health) :: processus
process {n} :: recette, processus {m}, procedé, proceder
process {v} (to perform a particular process) :: traiter
process {v} (to think information over, and assimilate it) :: digérer [informal]
processing {n} /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/ (act of taking something through a set of prescribed procedures) :: traitement {m}
procession {n} /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ (act of progressing or proceeding) :: procession {f}
procession {n} (group of people or thing moving along in an orderly manner) :: procession {f}, cortège {m}
procession {n} (number of things happening in sequence) :: kyrielle {f}
processor {n} /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsə˞/ (device which processes) :: processeur {m}
processor {n} (microprocessor) :: processeur {m}
processor {n} :: processeur {m}, microprocesseur {m}
processual {adj} (of, or relating to a process) :: processuel
pro-choice {adj} (supportive of abortion rights) :: pro-choix
pro-choicer {n} (person with pro-choice views, or who advocates such policies) :: partisan de l'avortement {m}, partisane de l'avortement {f}
proclaim {v} /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ (to announce or declare) :: proclamer, déclarer
proclaim {v} (to state excitedly, verbosely and candidly) :: proclamer
proclamation {n} /ˌpɹɑkləˈmeɪʃən/ (a statement which is proclaimed) :: proclamation {f}
proclitic {n} (clitic which joins with the following word) :: proclitique {m}
proclivity {n} /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ (A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection) :: propension
proconsulship {n} :: proconsulat {m}
procrastinate {v} /pɹoʊˈkɹæstəneɪt/ (put off; to delay taking action) :: procrastiner
procrastination {n} /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (act of postponing, delaying or putting off) :: procrastination {f}
procrastinator {n} (one who procrastinates; one who delays working on things) :: procrastinateur {m}
procreate {v} (to beget) :: procréer
procreate {v} (to procreate) SEE: beget ::
procreation {n} (the process by which an organism produces others of its kind, see also: reproduction) :: procréation {f}
Procrustes {prop} (legendary highwayman of Attica) :: Procruste {m}
proctologist {n} (expert in proctology) :: proctologue {m} {f}
proctology {n} (branch of medicine) :: proctologie {f}
proctor {n} (person who supervises students as they take an examination) :: surveillant
procure {v} /pɹəˈkjʊə/ (To acquire or obtain an item or service) :: acquérir, obtenir
procure {v} (To obtain a person as a prostitute for somebody else) :: proxénétisme {m}
procure {v} :: procurer
procurement {n} /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ (purchasing department of a company) :: achats {m-p}
procurement {n} (act of procuring or obtaining) :: obtention {f}
procyclic {adj} (that generates a cycle) :: procyclique
Procyon {prop} /ˈpɹoʊsiˌɑn/ (Star) :: Procyon
prod {v} /pɹɑd/ (to poke) :: pousser, tâter
prod {v} (to encourage) :: encourager
prodigal {n} (prodigal) SEE: spendthrift ::
prodigality {n} (wasteful extravagance.) :: prodigalité {f}
prodigality {n} (lavish generosity.) :: prodigalité {f}
prodigal son {n} (one who returns) :: fils prodigue {m}
prodigious {adj} /pɹəˈdɪd͡ʒəs/ (amazing) :: prodigieux
prodigy {n} /ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/ (something from which omens are drawn) :: présage, augure, auspices
prodigy {n} (amazing or marvelous thing) :: prodige {m}, prodigie {f}, miracle {m}, merveille {f}
prodigy {n} (extremely talented person, especially a child) :: enfant prodige {m} [of a child], génie, phénomène
prodrome {n} (medicine: an early symptom) :: prodrome {m}
produce {v} /pɹəˈdus/ (to make or manufacture) :: produire
produce {n} /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ (harvested agricultural goods collectively) :: produits {m-p}
produce {n} (offspring) SEE: offspring ::
producer {n} /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ (in economics) :: producteur {m}
producer {n} (in arts) :: producteur {m}
producer price index {n} (statistical estimate) :: indice des prix à la consommation {m}
product {n} /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ (commodity for sale) :: produit {m}
product {n} (amount created by a process) :: produit {m}
product {n} (consequence of efforts) :: produit {m}
product {n} (result of chemical reaction) :: produit {m}
product {n} (multiplication result) :: produit {m}
product {n} (any tangible output) :: produit {m}
production {n} /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ (the act of producing) :: production {f}
production {n} (the act of being produced) :: production
production {n} (the total amount produced) :: production
productive {adj} /pɹəˈdʌktɪv/ (capable of producing something) :: productif
productivity {n} /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/ (state of being productive) :: productivité
productization {n} (act of modifying something to make it suitable as commercial product) :: productisation {f}
product placement {n} (a form of advertising) :: placement de produit {m}
product ring {n} (ring that is the direct product of rings) :: produit d'anneaux {m}
Produnova {prop} (female surname) :: Produnova {f}
Produnova {n} (Gymnastics vault) :: Produnova {m}, saut Produnova {m}
proembryo {n} (cluster of cells) :: proembryon {m}, pro-embryon {m}
pro-European {adj} (supporting European peoples or integration) :: europhile, européiste
profane {adj} /pɹəˈfeɪn/ (Unclean; impure; polluted; unholy) :: impur {m}, profane {m} {f}, sale {m} {f}
profane {adj} (Not sacred or holy) :: profane {m} {f}
profane {adj} (Treating sacred matters with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity) :: sacrilège {m} {f}
profane {v} (To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt) :: profaner
profaner {n} :: profanateur {m}, profanatrice {f}
profanity {n} (quality of being profane) :: impiété {f}
profanity {n} (obscene, lewd or abusive language) :: insanité {f}, gros mot {m}, vulgarité {f}, grossièreté {f}
profeminism {n} (support for feminism) :: proféminisme {m}, pro-féminisme {m}
profer {v} /pɹəʊˈfɜː/ (utter; pronounce) :: exprimer, prononcer
profession {n} /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ (declaration of faith, belief or opinion) :: profession {f}
profession {n} (occupation) :: profession {f}, métier {m}
profession {n} (practitioners of a profession collectively) :: profession {f}, corps de métier {m}
profession {n} (promise or vow made on entering a religious order) :: profession {f}
professional {n} /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ (expert) :: professionnel {m}, professionnelle {f}
professional {adj} (of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession) :: professionnel
professionalism {n} (status or methods of a professional) :: professionnalisme {m}
professionality {n} (condition) :: professionnalisme {m}
professionalization {n} /pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ (act pr process) :: professionnalisation {f}
professionalize {v} (make something professional) :: professionnaliser
professionally {adv} (in a professional manner) :: professionnellement
professional wrestling {n} (Entertainment characterized by choreographed wrestling) :: catch {m}
profession of faith {n} (creed) :: profession de foi {f}
profession of faith {n} (formulaic declaration asserting one's orthodoxy) :: profession de foi {f}
professor {n} /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ (a higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university) :: professeur {m}, professeure {f}, prof {m} {f}, professeuse {f}
professorial {adj} (in the capacity of a professor) :: professoral
proffer {v} /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/ (to offer for acceptance) :: offrir
proffer {v} (to undertake) :: entreprendre
proficiency {n} /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ (ability or skill) :: compétence
proficient {adj} /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ (skilled) :: compétent
profile {n} /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ (outermost shape) :: contour {m}
profile {n} (shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side) :: profil {m}
profile {n} (summary or collection of information, especially about a person) :: profil {m}
profile {n} (space with personal information in software or Internet systems) :: profil
profile {n} (reputation) SEE: reputation ::
profinite group {n} (topological group isomorphic to the inverse limit of an inverse system of discrete finite groups) :: groupe profini {m}
profit {n} /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ (benefit) :: profit {m}, gain {m}, bénéfice {m}
profit {n} (total income or cash flow minus expenditures) :: bénéfice {m}
profit {v} (To benefit, be of use to) :: être profitable, servir
profit {v} (To benefit, gain) :: profiter
profit {v} :: profiter
profitability {n} (The quality or state of being profitable) :: rentabilité {f}
profitable {adj} /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/ (producing profit) :: profitable, fructueux, lucratif
profiteer {n} (one who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by their corresponding assumption of risk) :: profiteur {m}, profiteuse {f}
profit margin {n} (ratio of income to sales) :: marge bénéficiaire nette {f}, marge nette {f}
profit sharing {n} (system to divide profit) :: participation aux bénéfices {f}
profit warning {n} (an announcement by a company that its profits are likely to be less than expected) :: alerte sur résultats {f}
profligately {adv} :: dépensièrement
pro forma {adj} (for the sake of form only) :: pour la forme
profound {adj} /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ (descending below the surface) :: profond
profound {adj} (intellectually deep) :: profond
profound {adj} :: profond
profoundly {adv} (deeply) SEE: deeply ::
progenitor {n} (founder) SEE: founder ::
progenitor {n} /pɹoʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ :: auteur {m}, patriarche {m}, précurseur {m}, ancètre {m}
progeny {n} /ˈpɹɒdʒəni/ (offspring) :: descendant {m}, progéniture {f}, descendance {f}
progesterone {n} /pɹəˈdʒɛstəɹəʊn/ (the steroid hormone) :: progestérone {m}
proglacial {adj} (situated in front of a glacier or ice sheet) :: proglaciaire
prognathic {adj} (prognathous) SEE: prognathous ::
prognathism {n} (abnormal projection of jaws) :: prognathisme {f}
prognathous {adj} /prɑɡˈneɪθəs/ (with jaws projecting forward) :: prognathe
prognosis {n} /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ (forecast of the future course of a disease) :: pronostic {m}
prognosis {n} (forecast of the future course, or outcome, of a situation) :: prognostic {m}
prognostic {adj} (of or pertaining to prognosis) :: pronostique
prognosticate {v} /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪke͡ɪt/ (predict, foretell) :: pronostiquer
prognosticate {v} (betoken) :: présager
prograde {adj} ((astronomy) moving in a forward direction) :: prograde {m} {f}
prograde {adj} ((geology) being a metamorphic change) :: prograde {m} {f}
program {n} /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ (set of structured activities) :: programme {m}
program {n} (leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity) :: programme {m}, programmation {f}
program {n} (performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television) :: émission {f}
program {n} (software application) :: programme {m}
program {v} (to enter a program or other instructions into a computer) :: programmer
program {v} (to put together the schedule of an event) :: programmer
programmable {adj} /pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/ (capable of being programmed) :: programmable
programmable logic controller {n} (programmable electronic device) :: automate programmable industriel {m}
programme {n} (programme) SEE: program ::
programmer {n} /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ (one who writes computer programs) :: programmeur {m}, programmeuse {f}
programmer {n} (a device that installs a software program into some other machine) :: programmateur {m}
programming {n} /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ (act of writing a computer program) :: programmation
programming {n} (brain-washing) SEE: brain-washing ::
programming language {n} /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ (code of reserved words and symbols) :: langage de programmation {m}
program trading {n} (programmed trading) :: trading à haute fréquence {m}, trading haute fréquence {m}
progress {n} /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ (advancement to a more developed state) :: progrès {m}
progress {n} (movement onwards or forwards) :: progrès {m}, amélioration {f}
progress {v} /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ (to move forward) :: progresser
progress {v} :: progresser
progress bar {n} (computing: a bar that indicates the progression of a task) :: barre de progression {f}
progression {n} (moving from one thing to another) :: progression {f}
progression {n} (evolution) :: progression
progressive {adj} (continuous) SEE: continuous ::
progressive {adj} /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ (gradually advancing in extent; increasing) :: progressif
progressive assimilation {n} :: assimilation progressive {f}
Progressive Conservative {adj} (pertaining to the Progressive Conservative Party) :: progressiste-conservateur
Progressive Conservative Party {prop} (political party in Canada) :: Parti progressiste-conservateur
progressively {adv} (in a progressive manner) :: progressivement
progressive metal {n} (heavy metal subgenre) :: metal progressif {m}
progressive rock {n} (rock subgenre) :: rock progressif {m}
progressive tax {n} :: impôt progressif {m}
progressivism {n} (political ideology) :: progressisme {m}
prohibit {v} /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ (to proscribe officially) :: interdire, prohiber
prohibited {adj} (forbidden) SEE: forbidden ::
prohibition {n} /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ (act of prohibiting) :: prohibition {f}, interdiction {f}
prohibition {n} (law that prohibits something) :: interdiction {f}, prohibition {f}
Prohibition {prop} (period) :: Prohibition {f}
prohibitionism {n} :: prohibitionnisme {m}
project {n} /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ (planned endeavor) :: projet {m}
project {v} (to cast (image, shadow)) :: projeter
projectile {n} /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/ (object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon) :: projectile {m}
projecting {adj} /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/ (sticking out) :: saillant
projection {n} /pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ (something which projects) :: saillie {f}
projection {n} :: projection {f}
project management {n} (discipline of organizing and managing project resources) :: gestion de projet {f}
project manager {n} (one who manages projects) :: chef de projet {m}
projector {n} /pɹəˈdʒɛktɚ/ (optical device) :: projecteur {m}
prokaryote {n} (organism characterized by absence of nucleus) :: procaryote {m}
prolactin {n} (hormone) :: prolactine {f}
prolepsis {n} /pɹoʊˈlɛpsɪs/ (anticipation) :: prolepse {f}
prolepsis {n} (grammatical construction) :: prolepse {f}
proleptic {adj} /pɹoʊˈlɛptɪk/ (calendar: extrapolated to dates prior to its first adoption) :: proleptique {m} {f}, proleptique {m} {f}
proleptical {adj} /pɹəʊˈlɛptɪkəl/ :: proleptique {m} {f}
proletarian {adj} (relating to proletariat) :: prolétaire, prolétarien
proletarian {n} (member of the proletariat) :: prolétaire {m} {f}, [disparaging] prolo {m} {f}
proletarianization {n} /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˌtɛː.ɹɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/ (act or process of making somebody or something proletarian) :: prolétarisation {f}
proletariat {n} /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/ (working class or lower class) :: prolétariat {m}
pro-life {adj} (opposed to abortion) :: anti-avortement
proliferation {n} /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/ (the process by which an organism produces others of its kind) :: prolifération {f}
prolific {adj} /ˌpɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ (Fertile, producing offspring or fruit in great abundance) :: fécond {m}, prolifique {m} {f}
prolific {adj} (Similarly producing results or works in abundance) :: prolifique {m} {f}
proline {n} (nonessential amino acid; C5H9NO2) :: proline {f}
prolix {adj} /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ (tediously lengthy) :: prolixe {m} {f}, fastidieux, verbeux, phraseur, raseur [colloquial]
prolix {adj} (long) SEE: long ::
prolixity {n} /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ (An excess of words) :: prolixité {f}
prolly {adv} /ˈpɹɒ.li/ (eye dialect spelling of probably) :: sûr’ment, sur’ment
prolog {n} (prologue) SEE: prologue ::
prologue {n} /ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ (speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel) :: prologue {m}
prolong {v} /pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ (to extend in space or length) :: prolonger
prolonged {adj} /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ (lengthy in duration; extended; protracted) :: prolongé
prom {n} /pɹɑm/ (a formal ball) :: bal de promo, bal des finissants {m} [Canadian French], bal du printemps [Swiss French]
promastigote {n} ( ) :: promastigote
promenade {n} /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ (place to walk) :: promenoir {m}
promenade {v} (to walk) :: promener
Prometheus {prop} /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ (Greek mythological figure) :: Prométhée {m}
promethium {n} /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ (chemical element) :: prométhium {m}, prométhéum {m}
prominence {n} (being prominent) :: proéminence {f}
prominence {n} (bulge) :: protubérance {f}
prominent {adj} /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ (projecting, protuberant) :: protubérant, saillant
prominent {adj} (eminent, distinguished above others) :: proéminent
promiscuity {n} (state or quality of being promiscuous) :: promiscuité sexuelle {f}
promiscuousness {n} (promiscuity) SEE: promiscuity ::
promise {n} /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ (vow) :: vœu {m}, promesse {f}
promise {n} (transaction) :: promesse {f}
promise {v} (to commit to something) :: promettre
Promised Land {prop} (land promised by God) :: Terre promise {f}, Terre Promise {f}
promise the moon {v} :: promettre monts et merveilles
promising {adj} /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ (showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion) :: prometteur
promissory note {n} (document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money) :: billet à ordre {m}
promo {n} /ˈpɹəʊməʊ/ (promotion) :: promo
promontory {n} /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ (a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff) :: promontoire {m}
promote {v} /pɹəˈmoʊt/ (raise someone to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank) :: promouvoir
promote {v} (advocate or urge on behalf of something) :: faire la promotion de...
promoter {n} (One who promotes) :: promoteur
promotion {n} /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ (advancement in position) :: promotion {f}
promotion {n} (dissemination of positive information) :: promotion {f}
promotional {adj} (of, or relating to a promotion) :: publicitaire, promotionnel {m}
promotor {n} (A material that accelerates the action of a catalyst) :: promoteur
prompt {adj} /pɹɑmpt/ (on time) :: ponctuel
prompt {n} (a computer prompt) :: invite de commande {f}
prompt {v} (to lead someone toward what they should say or do) :: inciter
prompt {v} (to cause or lead to) :: causer
prompter {n} (person in a theater) :: souffleur {m}, souffleuse {f}
promptitude {n} (promptness) SEE: promptness ::
promptness {n} /ˈpɹɒmptnəs/ :: rapidité, promptitude
promulgate {v} /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ (to make known public) :: promulguer
promulgate {v} (to put into effect as a regulation) :: promulguer
promulgation {n} (act of promulgating) :: promulgation {f}
pronaos {n} /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ (the inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple) :: pronaos {m}
prone {adj} /pɹoʊn/ (lying face downward; prostrate) :: couché sur le ventre
prone {adj} (inclined, sloped) :: enclin
prone {adj} (predisposed) :: prédisposé, enclin
prong {n} /pɹɑŋ/ (thin, pointed, projecting part) :: dent {f}, pointe {f}, broche {f}
prong {n} (branch) :: bras {m}
pronghorn {n} (North American mammal) :: cabrée {f} [Canada]
pronoia {n} /pɹəʊˈnɔɪə/ (imperial grant) :: pronoia {f}
pronoia {n} (belief that people conspire to do one good) :: pronoïa {f}
pronominal {adj} (of a pronoun) :: pronominal
pronominal verb {n} :: verbe pronominal {m}
pronotum {n} (dorsal plate of the prothorax in insects) :: pronotum {m}
pronoun {n} /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ (type of noun) :: pronom {m}
pronounce {v} (to pronounce) SEE: say ::
pronounce {v} /pɹəˈnaʊns/ (to declare officially) :: déclarer
pronounce {v} (to sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate) :: prononcer
pronounce {v} (to read aloud) :: déclamer, lire
pronounce {v} :: (se) prononcer
pronounceable {adj} (able to be pronounced) :: prononçable
pronto {adv} /ˈpɹɑntoʊ/ (quickly) :: illico
pronunciation {n} /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ (sound of a word) :: prononciation {f}
pronunciation {n} (way in which words are pronounced) :: prononciation {f}
proof {v} (proofread) SEE: proofread ::
proof {n} /pɹuf/ (any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth) :: preuve {f}
proof {n} (the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief) :: preuve {f}
proof {n} (a proof sheet) :: épreuve {f}
proof {n} (process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed) :: preuve {f}
proof by contradiction {n} (proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation) :: preuve par l'absurde {f}, raisonnement par l'absurde {m}
proof of concept {n} (method to demonstrate feasibility) :: démonstration de faisabilité {f}, preuve de concept {f}
proofread {v} /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ (to check for errors in spelling and grammar) :: relire
prop {n} /pɹɒp/ (object placed against or under another, to support it) :: cale {f}, support {m}, soutien {m}
prop {n} (rugby: player next to the hooker in a scrum) :: pillier {m}
prop {v} (support) :: caler, poser, mettre
prop {n} (item placed on a stage to create a scene) :: accessoire {m}
propaedeutic {adj} /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ (providing preparatory or introductory teaching) :: préparatoire, propédeutique
propaedeutic {n} (course or instruction providing preparatory or introductory teaching) :: propédeutique {m} {f}
propaganda {n} /ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də/ (concerted set of messages) :: propagande
propaganda of the deed {n} /ˌpɹɒ.pəˈɡæ̝ˑn.də əʋ ˌðə ˈdiːd/ (a provocative act of political violence intended to inspire imitators and foment an anarchist revolt) :: propagande par le fait {f}
propagandist {n} /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ (Person who disseminates propaganda) :: propagandiste {m} {f}
propagate {v} /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ (to have young or issue) :: se propager
propagule {n} (a reproductive particle released by an organism that may germinate into another) :: propagule {f}
propane {n} /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ (aliphatic hydrocarbon: C3H8) :: propane {m}
propel {v} /pɹəˈpɛl/ (to cause to move in a certain direction) :: propulser, catapulter
propel {v} (to make to arrive to a certain situation or result) :: catapulter
propellent {adj} (capable of propelling) :: propulseur {m}
propeller {n} (mechanical device used to propel) :: hélice {f}
propelling pencil {n} (mechanical pencil) SEE: mechanical pencil ::
propensity {n} /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ (tendency) :: propension {f}, tendance {f}
proper {adj} /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ (fit, suitable) :: approprié
proper {adj} (following the established standards of behavior or manners) :: convenable, exact, juste, propre
proper {adj} (in the very strictest sense of the word) :: propre, proprement dit
proper {adj} (belonging to oneself or itself, own) :: propre
proper {adj} :: convenable, exact, juste, propre
properly {adv} /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ (in a proper manner) :: proprement, correctement, convenablement
proper noun {n} (the name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity) :: nom propre
proper subset {n} (a set that is a subset of but not equal to another set) :: sous-ensemble stricte {m}
property {n} /ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ (something owned) :: propriété {f}
property {n} (piece of real estate) :: propriété {f}
property {n} (exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing) :: propriété {f}
property {n} (attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept) :: propriété {f}
property {n} (an attribute characteristic of a class of objects) :: propriété {f}
property {n} (an object used in a dramatic production) :: accessoire {m}
property rights {n} (property rights) :: droit de propriété {m}
property tax {n} (tax based on the value of property) :: taxe foncière {f} (France), précompte immobilier {m} (Belgium)
prophase {n} (the first stage of mitosis) :: prophase {f}
prophecy {n} /ˈpɹɑfəsi/ (prediction) :: prophétie {f}
prophesy {v} /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ (to predict) :: prophétiser
prophesy {v} (to speak as a prophet) :: prophétiser
prophesy {v} (to preach) :: prophétiser
prophet {n} /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ (one who speaks by divine inspiration) :: prophète {m}, prophétesse {f}
prophet {n} (one who foretells the future) :: prophète {m}, prophétesse {f}, devin {m}
prophetess {n} /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ (female prophet) :: prophétesse {f}
prophetic {adj} /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ (of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet) :: prophétique
prophylactic {adj} /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ (Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease) :: prophylactique {m} {f}
prophylactically {adv} (preventively) :: prophylactiquement
prophylaxis {n} (prevention of, or protective treatment for disease) :: prophylaxie {f}
propiska {n} /pɹəˈpɪskə/ (system of mandatory registration in ex-USSR) :: propiska {f}, enregistrement {m}
propitiate {v} /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ (To conciliate, appease or make peace with someone) :: apaiser
propitious {adj} /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ (favorable; benevolent) :: favorable, propice
propitious {adj} (advantageous) :: avantageux
propitious {adj} (characteristic of a good omen: auspicious) :: de bonne augure
propitiousness {n} (The favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result.) :: disposition favorable {f}
propolis {n} /ˈpɹɒpəlɪs/ (glue-like substance) :: propolis {f}
proponency {n} (advocacy) SEE: advocacy ::
proponent {n} /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ (one who supports something) :: partisan {m}, avocat {m}
proportion {n} /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/ (quantity that is part of the whole) :: proportion {f}
proportion {n} (size) SEE: size ::
proportional {adj} (at a constant ratio (to)) :: proportionnel
proportional analogy {n} :: analogie proportionnelle {f}, analogie à quatre termes {f}
proportionally {adv} (in proportion) :: proportionnellement
proportional representation {n} (voting principle) :: représentation proportionnelle {f}
proportionate {v} /pɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ (to make proportionate) :: proportionner
proposal {n} /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ (that which is proposed) :: proposition
propose {v} /pɹəˈpoʊz/ (to suggest a plan or course of action) :: proposer
propose {v} (to ask for one's hand in marriage) :: demander en mariage
proposer {n} :: proposant, proposeur
proposition {n} /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ (idea or plan offered) :: proposition {f}
proposition {n} (an assertion which is provably true, but not important enough to be a theorem) :: proposition {f}
propositional {adj} (related to proposition) :: propositionnel {m}
propound {v} /prəˈpaʊnd/ (to put forward; to offer for discussion or debate) :: proposer
propraetor {n} /pɹəʊˈpɹiːtɔː/ (a magistrate of ancient Rome) :: propréteur {m}
proprietary {n} (a proprietor or owner) SEE: proprietor ::
proprietor {n} /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ (owner) :: propriétaire {m} {f}
proprietor {n} :: propriétaire {m}
proprietously {adv} (properly) SEE: properly ::
propriety {n} /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ (fitness; the quality of being appropriate) :: décence {f}
propriety {n} (correctness in behaviour and morals) :: correction {f}, bienséance {f}, convenances {f-p}, bonnes manières {f-p}
proprioception {n} /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ (sense of the position of parts of the body) :: proprioception {f}
propulsion {n} /pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ (the action of driving or pushing) :: propulsion {f}
propylaeum {n} (vestibule or entrance) :: propylée
pro rata {adv} /ˌpɹəʊ ˈɹɑːtə/ (in proportion to some factor) :: en proportion, proportionnellement
prorogue {v} /pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ/ (to suspend a parliamentary session) :: proroger
prorogue {v} (to prolong or extend) :: proroger
prosaist {n} (prose writer) :: prosateur
pros and cons {n} (for and against) :: pours et contres {p}, le pour et le contre
prosciutto {n} /pɹəˈʃuː.toʊ/ (dry-cured ham from Italy) :: prosciutto {m}
proscribe {v} /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/ (forbid or prohibit) :: interdire
proscribe {v} (denounce) :: dénoncer, déconseiller
proscribe {v} (banish or exclude) :: bannir, exclure
prose {n} /ˈpɹəʊz/ (written language not intended as poetry) :: prose {f}
prosecute {v} /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ (To start civil or criminal proceedings against) :: poursuivre en justice
prosecution {n} /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/ (the institution of legal proceedings against a person) :: parquet {m}
prosecution {n} (the prosecuting party of the institution of legal proceedings) :: vindicte {f}
prosecutor {n} /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ (a person instituting criminal prosecution) :: procureur {m}, procuratrice {f}, procureuse {f}
proselyte {n} /ˈpɹɑs.ɪlˌaɪt/ (one who has converted to a religion) :: prosélyte {m}, néophyte {m} {f}
proselytism {n} (proselytizing or being a proselyte) :: prosélytisme {m}
proselytize {v} /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ (induce people to join a cause) :: prosélytiser
prosodic {adj} /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ (relating to prosody) :: prosodique
prosody {n} /ˈpɹɑzədi/ (linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech) :: prosodie {f}
prosody {n} (poetry: study of poetic meter etc) :: prosodie {f}
prosody {n} :: prosodie {f}
proso millet {n} /ˈpɹoʊsoʊ ˈmɪlit/ (P. miliaceum) :: millet commun {m}
prosopagnosia {n} /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ (disorder of face perception) :: prosopagnosie {f}
prosopography {n} (a study of the individuals in a group of people within a specific context and their relationships) :: prosopographie
prosopopoeia {n} (Personifying a person or object.) :: prosopopée {f}
prosopopoeia {n} (Personification of an abstraction.) :: prosopopée {f}
prospect {n} (position affording a fine view) SEE: lookout ::
prospect {n} /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ (region which the eye overlooks at one time) :: perspective {f}
prospect {n} (act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation) :: perspective
prospect {n} (potential things that may come to pass, usually favorable) :: perspective {f}
prospect {v} (to search as for gold) :: prospecter
prospect {v} (to determine which minerals or metals are present in a location) :: prospecter
prospective {adj} /pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ (likely or expected to happen or become) :: prospectif
prospective {adj} (following the same population) :: prospectif
prospector {n} /pɹəˈspɛktə/ (person) :: prospecteur {m}, prospectrice {f}
prospectus {n} (document which describes an institution, publication or business) :: prospectus {m}
prosper {v} /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ (to be successful) :: prospérer
prosperity {n} /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ (condition of being prosperous) :: prospérité {f}
prosperous {adj} /ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ (characterized by success) :: prospère, florissant, réussissant
prosperous {adj} (well off; affluent) :: prospère, riche
prosperous {adj} (favorable) :: favorable
Prost {prop} :: Prost
prostaglandin {n} /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ (lipid) :: prostaglandine
prostate {n} /ˈpɹɒsteɪt/ (prostate gland) :: prostate {f}
prostatectomy {n} (surgical removal of prostate) :: prostatectomie {f}
prostate gland {n} (prostate) SEE: prostate ::
prostatic {adj} (relating to the prostate gland) :: prostatique
prostatitis {n} (inflammation of the prostate) :: prostatite {f}
prosthesis {n} (prothesis) SEE: prothesis ::
prosthesis {n} (artificial replacement for a body part) :: prothèse {f}
prosthetic {n} (prosthesis) SEE: prosthesis ::
prosthetic {adj} /ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/ (artificial) :: prosthétique, artificiel {m}, artificielle {f}
prostitute {v} /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ (reflexive: to perform sexual activity for money) :: se prostituer
prostitute {n} (a person having sex for profit) :: prostitué {m}, prostituée {f}, fille des rues {f}, fille de joie {f}
prostitute {n} (promiscuous person) SEE: whore ::
prostitution {n} (having sex for profit) :: prostitution {f}
prostokvasha {n} (soured milk) :: lait fermenté {m}, lait aigre {m}
prostrate {v} /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ (to lie flat or face-down) :: prosterner
prostyle {n} (building) :: prostyle {m}
protactinium {n} /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ (chemical element) :: protactinium {m}
protagonist {n} /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ (main character) :: protagoniste {m} {f}, héros {m}, héroïne {f}
protandrous {adj} :: protandre
proteaginous {adj} :: protéagineux
protean {adj} /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ (exceedingly variable) :: variable, changeant, instable, protéiforme
protean {adj} (of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus) :: protéique
protease {n} /ˈpɹəʊtɪeɪz/ (enzyme) :: protéase
proteasome {n} :: protéasome {m}
protect {v} /pɹəˈtɛkt/ (to keep safe) :: protéger
protected {adj} /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/ (defended) :: protégé
protected {adj} (In programming) :: protégé
protection {n} /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ (process of keeping sthg safe) :: protection {f}
protectionism {n} /pɹəˈtekʃənɪzəm/ (A policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports) :: protectionnisme {m}
protectionist {adj} :: protectionniste {m} {f}
protectionist {n} :: protectionniste {m} {f}
protectionistic {adj} (protectionist) SEE: protectionist ::
protection money {n} (money regular interval, extorted by criminals threatening to cause harm) :: argent de racket {m}
protective {adj} /pɹɛtɛktɪv/ (serving, intended or wishing to protect) :: protecteur
protector {n} /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ (someone who protects or guards) :: protecteur {m}, guardien {m}
protector {n} (a mechanism which is designed to protect) :: protecteur
protectorate {n} /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ (government by a protector) :: protectorat {m}
protege {n} (protégé) SEE: protégé ::
protein {n} /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/ (biochemistry: complex molecule) :: protéine {f}
protein {n} (class of food) :: protéine {f}
protein shake {n} (beverage) :: boisson protéinée {f}
proteolysis {n} (the hydrolysis of proteins) :: protéolyse
proteolytic {adj} (of, relating to, or promoting proteolysis) :: protéolytique
proteomic {adj} (Of or relating to proteomics) :: protéomique
proteomicist {n} (a scientist whose speciality is proteomics) :: protéomicien {m}
proteomics {n} (branch of molecular biology) :: protéomique {f}
Proterozoic {prop} (eon 2,500-541 Ma) :: protérozoïque {m}
Proterozoic {adj} (of eon from 2,500 to 541 million years ago) :: protérozoïque
protervity {n} :: protervité {f}
protest {v} /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ (to make a strong objection) :: protester
protest {n} (formal objection) :: protestation {f}
protest {n} (collective gesture of disapproval: demonstration) :: manifestation
Protestant {n} /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ (someone who is a member of such a denomination) :: protestant {m}, protestante {f}
Protestant {adj} (pertaining to these denominatons) :: protestant
Protestantism {n} /ˈpɹɑtɪstəntɪzəm/ (faith) :: protestantisme {m}
protester {n} /pɹəˈtestəɹ/ (person who protests) :: manifestant {m}, manifestante {f}
Proteus {prop} /ˈpɹoʊti.əs/ (mythology) :: Protée {m}
Proteus {prop} (moon) :: Protée {m}
protégé {n} /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ (person who is guided and supported) :: protégé {m}, protégée {f}
prothesis {n} /ˈpɹɑθəsəs/ (the addition of a sound or syllable at the beginning of a word without changing the word's meaning or the rest of its structure) :: prothèse {f}
prothrombin {n} (glycoprotein) :: prothrombine {f}
protist {n} /ˈproʊtɪst/ (eukaryotic unicellular organisms) :: protiste {m}
protistological {adj} (relating to protistology) :: protistologique {m} {f}
protistologist {n} (one who studies protists) :: protistologue {m} {f}
protistology {n} (scientific study of protists) :: protistologie {f}
protium {n} (lightest isotope of hydrogen) :: protium {m}
proto- {prefix} /pɹoʊ.toʊ/ (first) :: proto-
proto- {prefix} ((linguistics) ancestor of a family of languages) :: proto-
Proto-Afroasiatic {prop} (ancestor language of Afroasiatic languages) :: proto-afro-asiatique {m}
Proto-Afroasiatic {adj} (pertaining to the Proto-Afroasiatic language, or the people who spoke it) :: proto-afro-asiatique {mf}
Proto-Armenian {prop} (prehistoric ancestor language) :: proto-arménien {m}
Proto-Brythonic {prop} (hypothetical ancestor language) :: proto-brittanique
protocol {n} /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ (rule, guideline etc which guides diplomatic behaviour) :: protocole {m}
protocol {n} (diplomatic document) :: protocole {m}
Proto-Dravidian {prop} (Proto-Dravidian language) :: proto-dravidien {m}
Proto-Germanic {prop} (hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language) :: proto-germanique
protogynous {adj} :: protogyne
Proto-Indo-European {prop} /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ (ancestor language of most European and Indian languages) :: indo-européen commun {m}, indoeuropéen
Proto-Indo-European {n} (person who spoke the Proto-Indo-European language) :: Indo-européen {m}, Indoeuropéen {m}
Proto-Indo-European {adj} (pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it, see also: Indo-European) :: indoeuropéen {m}
Proto-Indo-Germanic {prop} (Proto-Indo-European) SEE: Proto-Indo-European ::
Proto-Italic {prop} (hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language) :: proto-italique {m}
proto-language {n} (common ancestor language) :: protolangue {f}
protologism {n} /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ (a newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common) :: protologisme {m}
protomartyr {n} (any of the first Christian martyrs) :: protomartyr {m}, protomartyre {f}
Proto-Mayan {prop} (hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language) :: proto-maya {m}
proton {n} /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ (positively charged nucleon) :: proton {m}
protonic {adj} (pertaining to protons) :: protonique {m} {f}
Proto-Norse {prop} (Indo-European language) :: proto-norrois {m}
protophyte {n} /ˈpɹoʊdəˌfaɪt/ ((biology) any of various primitive organisms) :: protophyte {m}
protoplanet {n} (astronomical object) :: protoplanète {f}
protoplasm {n} (entire contents of a cell) :: protoplasme {m}
Proto-Slavic {prop} (Proto-Slavic) :: proto-slave {m}
Proto-Slavic {adj} (of or pertaining to Proto-Slavic language or people who spoke it) :: proto-slave {mf}
protostar {n} /ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)stɑː/ (protostar) :: protoétoile
protostomian {adj} (of or pertaining to the protostomes) :: protostomien
protostomian {n} (a protostome) :: protostomien {m}
prototype {n} /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ (original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects) :: prototype {m}
protozoal {adj} (protozoan) SEE: protozoan ::
protozoan {n} /ˌpɹoʊtəˈzoʊən/ (any of a diverse group of eukaryotes) :: protozoaire {m}
protozoan {adj} (pertaining to a protozoan) :: protozoaire {m} {f}
protozoic {adj} (relating to the protozoa) :: protozoïque {m} {f}
protozoological {adj} (pertaining to protozoology) :: protozoologique {m} {f}, protistologique {m} {f}
protozoologist {n} (zoologist whose speciality is protozoology) :: protozoologiste {m} {f}, protistologue {m} {f}
protozoology {n} (study of protozoa) :: protozoologie {f}, protistologie {f}
protozoology {n} (study of protists) SEE: protistology ::
protract {v} /pɹəˈtɹakt/ (To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.) :: prolonger, tirer en longueur
protractor {n} (a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles) :: rapporteur {m}
protrude {v} (to extend from) :: dépasser, protruder
protrusion {n} (anything that protrudes) :: protubérance {f}
protuberance {n} /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ (Something that protrudes) :: saillie {f}, protubérance {f}
proturan {n} (insect of Protura) :: protoure {m}
proud {adj} /pɹaʊd/ (gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied) :: fier
proud {adj} (having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious) :: orgueilleux
proud {adj} :: [1] fier
proud as a peacock {adj} /pɹaʊd əz ə ˈpiːkɒk/ (extremely proud) :: fier comme un paon
Proudhonian {adj} (of, or pertaining to, Proudhon or his ideas) :: proudhonien
Proudhonism {n} :: proudhonisme {m}
proudly {adv} /ˈpɹaʊdli/ (in a proud manner) :: fièrement
Proustian {adj} /ˈpɹusti.ən/ (reminiscent of Marcel Proust or his works) :: proustien
provably {adv} (in a provable manner) :: prouvablement
prove {v} /pɹuːv/ (to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for) :: prouver
prove {v} (to turn out; to manifest) :: se révéler, s’avérer
Provençal {prop} /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ (language spoken in Provence) :: provençal
provenance {n} /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ :: provenance {f}
Provence {prop} (region in France) :: Provence {f}
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur {prop} (region of France) :: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur {f}
provender {n} /ˈpɹɑːvəndɚ/ (food, especially for livestock) :: provende
prove oneself {v} (to demonstrate one's own worth) :: faire ses preuves
proverb {n} /ˈpɹɑːvɝːb/ (phrase expressing a basic truth) :: proverbe {m}
proverbial {adj} /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ (of a proverb) :: proverbial
proverbial {adj} (widely known; famous) :: proverbial
Proverbs {prop} (book of the Bible) :: Proverbes
provide {v} /pɹəˈvaɪd/ (to give what is needed or desired) :: fournir, procurer
provide {v} (to furnish (with)) :: pourvoir
provided {conj} /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ (only if) :: pourvu que, à condition que
providence {n} /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ (careful guardianship exercised by a deity) :: providence {f}
Providence {prop} (Capital of Rhode Island) :: Providence
providential {adj} /pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/ (fortunate) :: providentiel
provider {n} (provider) :: fournisseur {m}
province {n} /ˈpɹɑvɪns/ (a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level) :: province {f}, [state] état {m}
provincial {adj} /pɹɒvinʃəl̩/ (of or pertaining to a province) :: provincial {m}
provincialism {n} (quality of being provincial) :: provincialisme {m}
provision {n} /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ (item of goods or supplies obtained for future use) :: provision {f}
provision {n} (money set aside) :: provision {f}
provision {v} (to supply with provisions) :: [only in the financial meaning] provisionner
provisional {adj} /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ (temporary) :: provisoire, temporaire
provisionally {adv} (in a provisional way) :: provisoirement
proviso {n} /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ (conditional provision to an agreement) :: provision {f} [à un accord], réserve {f}
provitamin {n} (compound) :: provitamine
provocateur {n} (one who engages in provocative behavior) :: provocateur {m}, provocatrice {f}
provocation {n} /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ (act of provoking) :: provocation {f}
provocative {adj} /pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ (tending to provoke strong negative feeling) :: provocateur {m}, provocatrice {f}
provoke {v} /pɹəˈvoʊk/ (to cause to become angry) :: provoquer
provost {n} /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ (highest position in a monastery below an abbot) :: prévôt {m}, prévôte {f}
provost {n} (military prison keeper) :: prévôt {m}
prow {n} /pɹaʊ/ (fore part of a vessel; bow) :: proue {f}
prowess {n} /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ (skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity) :: habileté {f}, dextérité {f}, adresse {f}
prowess {n} (distinguished bravery or courage) :: prouesse {f}, héroïsme {m}, exploit {m}, fait d'armes {m}, haut fait {m}
prowl {v} /pɹaʊl/ (To be on the lookout for some prey) :: rôder
proxemics {n} (study) :: proxémie {f}
proxenetism {n} (procuring) SEE: pimping ::
Proxima Centauri {prop} /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔː.ɹi/ (a red dwarf star) :: Proxima du Centaure, Proxima Centauri, Alpha Centauri C
proximately {adv} (approximately) SEE: approximately ::
proximity {n} /pɹɑkˈsɪ.mɪ.ti/ (closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship) :: proximité {f}
proxy {n} /pɹɒk.si/ (agent or substitute authorized to act for another person) :: fondé de pouvoir {m}
proxy {n} (authority to act for another, especially when written) :: procuration {f}
proxy {n} ((science) Measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another) :: mesure indirecte {f}
proxy {n} ((software) An interface for a service) :: proxy {m}
proxy server {n} (hardware server) :: serveur mandataire {m}
proxy war {n} (war where two powers use third parties) :: guerre par procuration {f}
præstige {n} (Archaic spelling of prestige) SEE: prestige ::
prude {n} /pɹuːd/ (A person who is or tries to be excessively proper) :: bégueule {m} {f}, prude {m} {f}, sainte-nitouche {f}
Prudence {prop} (female given name) :: Prudence {f}
prudent {adj} /ˈpɹuːdənt/ (sagacious in adapting means to ends) :: prudent
prudent {adj} :: prudent
prudently {adv} (in a prudent manner) :: prudemment
Prudhomme {prop} :: Prud'homme, Prudhomme
prudish {adj} (exaggeratedly proper) :: prude, pudibond
prune {v} (plum) SEE: plum ::
prune {v} /pɹuːn/ (dried plum) :: pruneau {m}
prune {v} (trim a tree or shrub) :: élaguer, émonder, tailler
pruner {n} (person who prunes) :: émondeur {m}
pruning shears {n} (a tool) :: sécateur {m}
prurient {adj} /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/ (arousing sexual desire) :: lubrique
Prussia {prop} /ˈpɹʌʃə/ (geographical area) :: Prusse {f}
Prussia {prop} (former Baltic country) :: Prusse {f}
Prussia {prop} (former German province) :: Prusse
Prussian {adj} /ˈpɹuː.ʃən/ (of Prussia) :: prussien
Prussian {prop} (language) :: prussien {m}
Prussian {n} (native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia) :: Prussien {m}, Prussienne {f}
prussic {adj} :: prussique
pry {v} /pɹaɪ/ (to look where one is not welcome; to be nosey) :: s’immiscer
pry {v} (to look closely and curiously at) :: scruter, fureter, fouiller
Przewalski's horse {n} (Equus ferus przewalskii) :: cheval de Przewalski {m}
psalm {n} /sɑm/ (sacred song) :: psaume {m}
psalm {n} (a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament) :: psaume {m}
psalmist {n} (composer of psalms) :: psalmiste {m} {f}
psalmist {n} (composer of one of the Biblical Psalms) :: psalmiste {m} {f}
psalmodic {adj} (relating to psalmody) :: psalmodique
psalmody {n} /ˈsɑː.mə.di/ (singing of psalms) :: psalmodie {f}
Psalms {prop} /ˈsɑːmz/ (book of the Bible) :: Psaumes
psalter {n} /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/ (The Book of Psalms) :: psautier {m}
psalterium {n} (omasum) SEE: omasum ::
psalterium {n} (zither-like instrument) :: tambourin à cordes {m}
psephology {n} /sɨ.ˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ (the predictive or statistical study of elections) :: pséphologie {f}
pseudo- {prefix} /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ (not genuine) :: pseudo-
pseudo-anglicism {n} (word with an English appearance that is not current in English) :: faux anglicisme {m}
pseudobulb {n} (storage organ in orchids) :: pseudobulbe {m}, pseudo-bulbe {m}
pseudocarp {n} (accessory fruit) SEE: accessory fruit ::
pseudocereal {n} (plant whose seeds are used to make flour, but which does not belong to the grass family) :: pseudo-céréale {f}
pseudocode {n} (description of a computer programming algorithm) :: pseudo-code
pseudocolumn {n} :: pseudo-colonne {f}
pseudocrater {n} (volcanic landform) :: pseudocratère {f}
pseudocroup {n} (croup) SEE: croup ::
pseudocyesis {n} (false pregnancy) :: pseudocyesis {m}, grossesse nerveuse {f}
pseudoephedrine {n} /ˌsuːdoʊˈɛfɨdɹiːn/ (sympathomimetic alkaloid) :: pseudoéphédrine {m}
pseudofruit {n} (accessory fruit) SEE: accessory fruit ::
pseudohermaphrodite {n} (individual with a genital malformation) :: pseudo-hermaphrodite {m} {f}
pseudohermaphroditism {n} (having different internal and external sexual organs) :: pseudo-hermaphrodisme {m}
pseudologue {n} (pathological liar) :: pseudologue
pseudonym {n} /ˈsudoʊnɪm/ (fictitious name) :: nom de guerre {m}, pseudonyme {m}
pseudoparasitism {n} :: pseudoparasitisme {m}
pseudopod {n} /ˈsuːdə(ʊ)pɒd/ (temporary projection) :: pseudopode {m}
pseudoscience {n} (purported science) :: pseudo-science {f}
pseudoscientific {adj} (of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience) :: pseudo-scientifique, pseudoscientifique
pseudoscientist {n} (practitioner of pseudoscience or a pseudoscience) :: pseudo-scientifique {m} {f}, pseudoscientifique {m} {f}
pseudo-TLD {n} :: pseudo-domaine {m}
pseudo-type {n} :: pseudo-type
pseudoword {n} (unit) :: pseudo-mot {m}
pshaw {interj} /ˈʃɑː/ (indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief) :: peuh !
psi {n} /psaɪ/ (Greek letter) :: psi {m}
psittacism {n} (repetitive words) :: psittacisme {m}
psoriasis {n} (facial skin disease) :: psoriasis {m}
PSTN {n} (public switched telephone network) :: RTC {m}
psyche {n} /ˈsaɪ.ki/ (the human soul, mind, or spirit) :: psyché {f}, psychisme {m}
Psyche {prop} /ˈsaɪ.ki/ (Greco-Roman goddess) :: Psyché {f}
psychedelic {adj} /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ (of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc.) :: psychédélique
psychedelic rock {n} :: rock psychédélique {m}
psychiatric {adj} /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ (of, or relating to, psychiatry) :: psychiatrique
psychiatric hospital {n} (mental hospital) SEE: mental hospital ::
psychiatrist {n} /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ (doctor specializing in psychiatry) :: psychiatriste {m} {f}, psychiatre {m}
psychiatry {n} /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ (branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders) :: psychiatrie {f}
psychic {n} /ˈsaɪkɪk/ (a person who contacts the dead) :: médium {m}
psycho {n} /ˈsaɪkoʊ/ (psychotic or otherwise insane person) :: psychopathe
psycho- {prefix} (relating to the mind) :: psycho-
psychoanalysis {n} (family of psychological theories) :: psychanalyse {f}
psychoanalyst {n} (practitioner) :: psychanalyste {m}
psychoanalytic {adj} (of or relating to psychoanalysis) :: psychanalytique
psychoanalytical {adj} (psychoanalytic) SEE: psychoanalytic ::
psychoanalyze {v} (practice psychoanalysis) :: psychanalyser
psychodramatic {adj} (Pertaining to psychodrama) :: psychodramatique {m} {f}
psychogenic {adj} /ˌsʌɪkɒ(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ (originating from or caused by state of mind) :: psychogène
psychohistory {n} /sʌɪkəʊˈhɪstəɹi/ :: psychohistoire {f}
psychokinesis {n} /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ (movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power) :: psychokinèse, psychokinésie, télékinésie
psycholinguistics {n} (study of comprehension and production of language) :: psycholinguistique {f}
psychological {adj} /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ (of or pertaining to psychology) :: psychologique
psychologically {adv} (in a psychological manner) :: psychologiquement
psychological warfare {n} (The use of various techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone) :: guerre psychologique {f}
psychologist {n} /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ (expert in the field of psychology) :: psychologue
psychologize {v} (interpret or analyze in psychological terms) :: psychologiser
psychology {n} /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ (study of the human mind) :: psychologie {f}
psychology {n} (the study of the human behavior) :: psychologie {f}
psychology {n} (the study of animal behavior) :: psychologie {f}
psychology {n} (the mental characteristics of a particular individual) :: psychologie {f}
psychometry {n} (paranormal ability) :: psychométrie
psychomotricity {n} (mental control of muscles) :: psychomotricité {f}
psychonaut {n} :: psychonaute {m} {f}
psychopath {n} /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ (person with a personality disorder) :: psychopathe {m} {f}
psychopath {n} (person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder) :: psychopathe {m} {f}
psychopathic {adj} /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ (relating to a psychopath) :: psychopathique
psychopathological {adj} /saɪ.kəʊ.ˌpæθ.ə.ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.k(ə)l/ (of or relating to psychopathology) :: psychopathologique
psychopathology {n} /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ (study of mental illness) :: psychopathologie {f}
psychopathy {n} /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ (personality disorder) :: psychopathie {f}
psychophysical {adj} (of or pertaining to psychophysics) :: psychophysique {m} {f}
psychophysics {n} (a branch of psychology) :: psychophysique {f}
psychophysiological {adj} (pertaining to psychophysiology) :: psychophysiologique
psychophysiology {n} (branch of physiology) :: psychophysiologie {f}
psychopolitics {n} (interaction between psychology and politics) :: psychopolitique
psychopomp {n} /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ (entity who assists souls) :: psychopompe {m} {f}
psychosis {n} /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ (mental disorder) :: psychose {f}
psychosocial {adj} (having both psychological and social aspects) :: psychosocial
psychosociologist {n} :: psychosociologue {m} {f}
psychosomatic {adj} /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ (of physical effects with mental causes) :: psychosomatique {m} {f}
psychosynthesis {n} (form of psychology based on the direct experience of the self) :: psychosynthèse {f}
psychotechnic {adj} (relating to psychotechnics) :: psychotechnique
psychotechnology {n} (the technological application of psychology) :: psychotechnique {m}
psychotherapist {n} (who practices psychotherapy) :: psychothérapeute
psychotherapy {n} /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ (treatment of those with mental illness) :: psychothérapie {f}
psychotic {adj} /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ (of, related to, or suffering from psychosis) :: psychotique
psychotic {n} (a person affected by psychosis) :: psychotique {m} {f}
psychrometer {n} (instrument which measures atmospheric humidity) :: psychromètre {m}
psychrosensitive {adj} :: frileux
psyllium {n} (group of plants) :: ispaghul {m}
psywar {n} (psychological warfare) SEE: psychological warfare ::
pâté {n} /ˈpæt.eɪ/ (finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables) :: pâté {m}
ptarmigan {n} /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ (a small grouse, Lagopus) :: ptarmigan {m}, lagopède {m}
pteridophyte {n} /tɪˈɹɪdəˌfaɪt/ (vascular plants that produce spores but not seeds) :: ptéridophyte {m}
pterodactyl {n} /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ (informal term for any pterosaur) :: ptérodactyle {m}
pterosaur {n} /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ (extinct flying reptile) :: ptérosaure {m}
pterygoid {adj} (of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone) :: ptérygoïde, ptérygoïdien
pterygote {n} (insect of the other Pterygota) :: ptérygote {m}
-ptile {suffix} /ptɪl/ (botany: leaf) :: -ptile {m}
-ptile {suffix} (ornithology: plumage) :: -ptile {m}
ptilinum {n} /ˈ(p)tɪlɪnəm/ (bladder-like pouch on the head of some flies) :: ptiline {f}
ptilo- {prefix} /(p)tɪləʊ/ (downy, feathery, penniform, plumiform) :: ptil-
PTO {prop} (United States Patent and Trademark Office) :: Office américain des brevets et marques {m}
PTO {phrase} (Please turn over) :: TSVP
Ptolemaic {adj} /ˌtɑːləˈmeɪɪk/ (of, or pertaining to, the Ptolemies) :: ptolémaïque {m} {f}
Ptolemaic {adj} (of, or pertaining to, Claudius Ptolemy) :: ptolémaïque {m} {f}
Ptolemy {prop} /ˈtɑləmi/ (name of Greek origin) :: Ptolémée {m}
ptomaine {n} /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ (any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria) :: ptomaïne {f}
PTSD {n} (initialism: post-traumatic stress disorder) :: TSPT {m}
pub {n} /pʌb/ (public house) :: pub {m}, bar {m}, estaminet {m}, taverne {f}
pub crawl {n} (The visiting of a number of public houses) :: barathon {m}
pube {n} /pjuːb/ (a single pubic hair) :: poil pubien {m}
puberty {n} (age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction) :: puberté {f}
pubescent {adj} (arriving at puberty) :: pubère
pubic {adj} /ˈpjuːbɪk/ (of, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis) :: pubien
pubic hair {n} (collectively) :: poils pubiens {m-p}
pubic hair {n} (singular) :: poil pubien {m}
pubic louse {n} (crab louse) SEE: crab louse ::
pubis {n} /ˈpju.bɪs/ (the pubic bone) :: pubis {m}
public {adj} /ˈpʌblɪk/ (able to be seen by or known to everybody) :: public
public {adj} (pertaining to people as a whole) :: public
public {adj} (provided (by the government) for the community) :: public
public {adj} (open to all members of a community) :: public
public {n} (people in general) :: public {m}
public administration {n} (implementation of public policy) :: administration publique {f}
publican {n} /ˈpʌblɪkən/ (landlord of a pub) :: patron de bistro {m}, patronne de bistro {f}
publican {n} (Roman tax collector) :: publicain {m}
publication {n} /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ (act of publishing) :: publication {f}
publication {n} (an issue of printed or other matter) :: publication {f}
public domain {n} (realm of intellectual property) :: domaine public {m}
public figure {n} (person subject to public interest) :: célébrité {f}
public finance {n} (field of economics) :: finances publiques {f}
public good {n} (welfare of the people) :: intérêt général {m}
public good {n} (good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable) :: bien public {m}
public health {n} (science) :: santé publique {f}
public historian {n} (professional who works in the field of public history) :: historien public
public holiday {n} (national or regional holiday from work on a specific day) :: fête légale {f}, jour férié {m}, fête {f}
public house {n} (pub) SEE: pub ::
public housing {n} (accommodation subsidised by the government for disadvantaged groups) :: logement social {m}
publicist {n} (person whose job is to publicize) :: agent de publicité {m}, agent publicitaire {m}, publicitaire {m} {f}
publicist {n} (a journalist who focusses on politics) :: publiciste {m} {f}
publicity {n} (advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something) :: publicité {f}
publicity stunt {n} (staged marketing event) :: coup publicitaire {m}, coup de com' {m}, coup de communication {m}
public key {n} (the public one of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography) :: clé publique {f}
public key cryptography {n} (subfield of cryptography) :: cryptographie à clé publique {f}
public law {n} (law) :: droit public {m}
public life {n} (aspects of social life which occur in public) :: vie publique {f}
public life {n} (politics, as in the profession of being a politician) :: politique
public limited company {n} (publicly traded limited liability company) :: société anonyme {f}
public limited liability company {n} (publicly traded company) :: Société publique avec responsabilité limitée {f}, SPRL
publicly {adv} /ˈpʌblɪkli/ (in an open and public manner) :: publiquement
public opinion {n} (opinion of the public) :: opinion publique {f}
public policy {n} /pʌb.lɪk.ˈpɔ.lɪ.si/ (set of government policies) :: politique publique {f}
public-private partnership {n} :: partenariat public-privé {m}, PPP {m}
public relations {n} (profession) :: relations publiques {f-p}, PR, RP
public sector {n} (government and entities) :: secteur public {m}
public servant {n} (convict) SEE: convict ::
public servant {n} (civil servant) SEE: civil servant ::
public speaking {n} (art of public speaking) SEE: oratory ::
public telephone {n} (public telephone) :: téléphone public {m}
public transit {n} (public transport) SEE: public transport ::
public transport {n} (form of transport) :: transport en commun {m}
public transportation {n} (public transport) SEE: public transport ::
public trustee {n} (public office which acts as a trustee) :: tiers de confiance {m}
publish {v} /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ (to issue a medium (e.g. publication)) :: publier
publish {v} (to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution) :: publier
publisher {n} /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ (One who publishes, especially books) :: éditeur {m}, maison d’édition {f}
publishing house {n} (company that produces books) :: maison d'édition {f}
Puccinian {adj} (of or pertaining to Giacomo Puccini) :: puccinien
pucelle {n} /pʊˈsɛl/ (virgin) :: pucelle {f}
puck {n} (hockey puck) SEE: hockey puck ::
pudding {n} /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ (sausage made primarily from blood) :: boudin {m}
pudding {n} (boiled or steamed cake or dessert) :: pudding {m}
pudding {n} (dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent) :: pudding {m}
pudding {n} (any dessert) SEE: dessert ::
pudding chomeur {n} :: pouding chômeur
puddle {n} /ˈpʌdəl/ (a small pool of water) :: flaque {f}, flaque d'eau {f}, gouille {f} [Switzerland, Bugey, Savoie]
pudgy {adj} /ˈpʌdʒi/ (Fat, overweight (pertaining particularly to children), plump; chubby) :: grassouillet, rebondi, replet
pudor {n} /ˈpjuːdɔː/ (appropriate sense of modesty or shame) :: pudeur
pudu {n} /ˈpuːduː/ (South American deer) :: pudu
Puducherry {prop} /ˌpʊdʊˈtʃɛɹi/ (Puducherry, India) :: Pondichéry
puericulture {n} (rearing of young children) :: puériculture {f}
puerile {adj} /ˈpjʊɹɪl/ (childish; trifling; silly) :: puéril
Puerto Rican {n} /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ (person from Puerto Rico) :: Portoricain {m}, Portoricaine {f}
Puerto Rican {adj} (pertaining to Puerto Rico) :: portoricain
Puerto Rico {prop} /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ (Caribbean Commonwealth) :: Porto Rico {m}, Puerto Rico {m}
puff {v} (pant) SEE: pant ::
puff {n} (homosexual) SEE: poof ::
puff {n} /pʌf/ (sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth) :: souffle {m}
puff {n} (ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself) :: souffle {m}
puff {n} (small quantity of gas or smoke in the air) :: bouffée {f}
puff {n} (informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe) :: bouffée {f}, taffe {f}, latte {f} [slang]
puffadder {n} (Britis arietans) :: vipère heurtante
puffball {n} (fungi) :: vesse-de-loup {f}
puffer {n} (blowfish) SEE: blowfish ::
pufferfish {n} (blowfish) SEE: blowfish ::
puffin {n} /ˈpʌfɪn/ (Fratercula arctica) :: macareux {m}
puff pastry {n} (light, flaky pastry) :: pâte feuilletée {f}
puff up {v} (to inflate with air) :: gonfler
puff up {v} (to swell due to injury) :: enfler
puffy {adj} /ˈpʌfi/ (inflated) :: bouffi, enflé, rebondi
puffy {adj} (exaggeratedly eloquent speaking or writing) :: boursouflé
pug {n} /pʌɡ/ (small dog) :: carlin {m}
pugilist {n} /ˈpjuː.dʒəlɪst/ (one who fights with his fists; a boxer) :: pugiliste {m} {f}, pugilistes {m-p} {f-p}
pugilistic {adj} :: pugilistique {f} {m}
Puglian {adj} (Apulian) SEE: Apulian ::
pugnacious {adj} /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ (aggressive, belligerent) :: pugnace
pug nose {n} (a short nose) :: nez retroussé {m}
pug-nosed {adj} (having a pug nose) :: au nez retroussé
puissance {n} /ˈpjuːɪ.s(ə)ns/ (power, might or potency) :: puissance {f}
puissant {adj} /ˈpjuəsənt/ (powerful, mighty) :: puissant
puke {n} /pjuːk/ (vomit) :: vomi
puke {v} (to vomit) :: vomir, gerber, dégueuler, dégobiller, caller l'orignal [Quebec]
puku {n} /ˈpuːkuː/ (antelope) :: puku {m}
Pula {prop} (city) :: Pula
pulao {n} (pilaf) SEE: pilaf ::
pulchritude {n} /ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtuːd/ (pulchritude) :: vénusté {f}, beauté {f}
pulchritudinous {adj} /ˌpʌlkɹɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/ (having great physical beauty) :: somptueux {m}
Pulitzer Prize {n} /ˌpjulɪtsɚ ˈpɹaɪz/ (the award) :: prix Pulitzer {m}
pull {v} /pʰʊːɫ/ (transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one) :: tirer
pull {v} (intransitive: apply force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force) :: tirer
pull {v} (remove (something) from circulation) :: retirer
pull {v} (succeed in finding a person with whom to have sex) :: tirer un coup
pull {n} (influence as means of gaining advantage) :: influence {f}
pull an all-nighter {v} (work throughout the night) :: passer une nuit blanche
pull apart {v} (disassemble) SEE: disassemble ::
pull a sickie {v} (to feign illness so to take time off work) :: se faire porter pâle
pull down {v} (make lower) :: rabattre, ramener
pull down {v} (demolish) :: démolir, abattre
pullet {n} (spineless person) SEE: chicken ::
pullet {n} /ˈpʊlɪt/ (young hen) :: poulette {f}
pulley {n} /ˈpʊli/ (one of simple machines) :: poulie {f}
pull-focus {n} /pʊl ˈfəʊkəs/ (filming technique whereby the focal point is drawn towards the viewer; also a shot (as part of an edit) in which such a technique is used) :: rattrapage de point {m}
pull off {v} (To remove by pulling) :: sortir, retirer
pull off {v} (To achieve; to succeed at something difficult) :: s'en sortir, s'en tirer
pull oneself together {v} (to become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused) :: se ressaisir
pull out {v} (to withdraw) :: se retirer
pull out {v} (to use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control) :: se retirer
pull out {v} (to remove something from a container) :: sortir
pull out {v} (to maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane) :: s'engager, déboucher
pull out all the stops {v} (reserve nothing) :: with respect to a meal: mettre les petits plats dans les grands
pull out of one's ass {v} (fabricate a claim with no factual basis or evidence) :: sucer de son pouce
pull over {v} (come to a stop on the roadside or the hard shoulder) :: s'arrêter sur le côté de la route, se ranger sur le côté de la route
pullover {n} (sweater) :: pull-over {m}
pull punches {v} (to avoid using all one's strength when punching) :: retenir ses coups
pull someone down a peg {v} :: remettre à sa place
pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire {v} (do someone's difficult work) :: tirer les marrons du feu
pull someone's leg {v} (to tease someone) :: mener en bateau, faire marcher
pull strings {v} (to use one's influence with others) :: faire jouer ses relations, pistonner
pull strings {v} (to control behind the scenes) :: tirer les ficelles
pull teeth {v} (to do something especially difficult) :: se décarcasser
pull the plug {v} (disconnect from a supply) SEE: unplug ::
pull up {v} (lift vertically) :: soulever
pull-up {n} /ˈpʊl.ʌp/ (an exercise done for strengthening the arms and back) :: traction {f}
pulmonary {adj} (related to lungs) :: pulmonaire
pulmonary alveolus {n} (small air sac in the lungs) :: alvéole pulmonaire {m} {f}
pulmonary embolism {n} (embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery) :: embolie pulmonaire {f}
pulmonary tuberculosis {n} (tuberculosis infecting the lungs) :: tuberculose {f}
pulmonological {adj} (pneumological) SEE: pneumological ::
pulmonology {n} /ˌpʊlməˈnɒlədʒi/ (the branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract) :: pneumologie {f}
pulp {n} /pəlp/ (soft, moist mass) :: pulpe {f}
pulp {n} (center of a fruit) :: pulpe {f}
pulp {n} (center of a tooth) :: pulpe {f}
pulp {n} (mass of which paper is produced) :: pulpe {f}
pulp {n} (mass of chemically processed wood fibres) :: pulpe {f}
pulp {n} (lurid style of writing or publishing) :: (presse) à sensation {f}
pulp fiction {n} (shocking and sensational fiction) :: pulp {m}
pulpit {n} /ˈpʊl.pɪt/ (raised platform in church) :: chaire {f}
pulpit {n} (plane's cockpit) SEE: cockpit ::
pulpitis {n} (dentistry) :: pulpite {f}
pulpy {adj} (having the characteristics of pulp, soft, squishy) :: pulpeux {m}
pulpy {adj} (having the characteristics of pulp fiction) :: feuilletonesque
pulsar {n} (rotating neutron star) :: pulsar {m}
pulse {n} /pʌls/ (regular beat caused by the heart) :: pouls {m}
pulse oximeter {n} (device used to monitor oxygen) :: oxymètre de pouls
pulse oximetry {n} (method of monitoring of the oxygenation of hemoglobin) :: oxymétrie colorimétrique {f}, oxymétrie de pouls {f}
pultaceous {adj} /pʌlˈteɪʃəs/ (softened) :: pultacé
pulverise {v} (to render into dust or powder) :: pulvériser
pulverize {v} (pulverise) SEE: pulverise ::
pulverulent {adj} /pʌlˈvɛɹjələnt/ (consisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder) :: pulvérulent
puma {n} (Puma concolor) SEE: cougar ::
pumice {n} /ˈpʌmɪs/ (pumice) :: ponce {f}
pummel {v} /ˈpʌməl/ (To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly) :: rouer de coups, marteler
pump {n} (trainer or sneaker) SEE: trainer ::
pump {n} /pʌmp/ (device for moving liquid or gas) :: pompe {f}
pump {n} (device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel) :: pompe {f}
pump {v} (transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas) :: pomper
pumpable {adj} (able to be pumped) :: pompable
pump attendant {n} (one who works at a petrol station) :: pompiste {m} {f}
pumpjack {n} (drive for a submerged pump) :: chevalet de pompage {m}
pumpkin {n} /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ (plant) :: citrouille {f}
pumpkin {n} (fruit of this plant) :: citrouille {f}, potiron {m} (informally used interchangeably with "citrouille")
pumpkin {n} (color) :: citrouille {m} {f}
pumpkinification {n} (the act of turning into a pumpkin) :: apocoloquintose {f}
pumpkin pie {n} (pie made from the flesh of pumpkins) :: tarte à la citrouille {f}
pumpkin pie spice {n} (pumpkin spice) SEE: pumpkin spice ::
pumpkin spice {n} (spice blend) :: épices d'automne {f}
pump truck {n} (manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets) SEE: pallet jack ::
pump up {v} (to inflate by means of a pump) :: gonfler
pun {n} /pʌn/ (joke or type of wordplay) :: calembour {m}, jeu de mots {m}
punch {n} /pʌntʃ/ (hit or strike with one's fist) :: coup de poing {m}
punch {n} (device for creating holes in thin material) :: poinçon {m}, pointeau {m}
punch {n} (mechanism for punching holes in paper) :: poinçonneuse {f}
punch {n} (hole or opening created with a punch) :: poinçonnage {m}
punch {v} (to employ a punch to create a hole) :: poinçonner
punch {v} (to mark a ticket) :: poinçonner
punch {n} (beverage) :: punch
punch {v} (to herd cattle) SEE: herd ::
punch above one's weight {v} /pʌntʃ əˈbʌv wʌnz weɪt/ (achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments) :: s'attaquer à plus fort que soi, s'en prendre à plus fort que soi
punch card {n} (card with have holes or notches used for storing data) :: carte perforée {f}
punch in {v} (to punch a time card) :: pointer
punching bag {n} (device used to practice punching) :: sac de frappe {m}, sac de boxe {m}
punching bag {n} (object of abuse) :: souffre-douleur {m} {f}
punch line {n} (final part of a joke) :: chute
punctiform {adj} (Having the form of a point) :: ponctiforme
punctilio {n} /pʌŋkˈtɪliˌoʊ/ (exactness, strictness) :: pointille {f}
punctilious {adj} /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ (strictly attentive to detail) :: pointilleux {m}
punctual {adj} /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ (prompt) :: ponctuel
punctuality {n} (state of being punctual) :: ponctualité {f}
punctually {adv} (in a punctual manner) :: ponctuellement
punctuate {v} /ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt/ (add punctuation to) :: ponctuer
punctuate {v} (emphasize, stress) SEE: emphasize ::
punctuation {n} /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ (set of symbols) :: ponctuation {f}
punctuation mark {n} (symbol used in writing) :: signe de ponctuation {m}
puncture {v} (puncture) SEE: pierce ::
puncture {n} /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ (hole, cut or tear) :: piqûre, perforation {f}
puncture {v} (to pierce) :: perforer
puncture vine {n} (Tribulus terrestris) SEE: caltrop ::
pundit {n} /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ (a self-professed expert) :: pontificateur {m}
pundit {n} (a Hindu scholar) :: pandit {m}, pontife {m}
Pune {prop} (city in India) :: Pune {f}
pungency {n} /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ (foul odor) :: puanteur {f}
pungent {adj} /ˈpʌndʒənt/ (having a strong odour) :: âcre
Punic {prop} /ˈpjuːnɪk/ (language of Carthage) :: punique {m}
Punic {adj} (Carthaginian) SEE: Carthaginian ::
punish {v} /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ (to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct) :: punir, châtier
punishable {adj} (appropriate for punishment) :: punissable, passible
punisher {n} (one who punishes) :: punisseur {m}, punisseuse {f}
punishment {n} /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ (the act of punishing) :: punition {f}, châtiment {m}
punishment {n} (penalty for wrongdoing) :: punition {f}
punishment {n} (suffering imposed as retribution) :: punition {f}, châtiment {m}
punishment {n} (harsh treatment or experience) :: punition {f}
punitive {adj} /pjunɪtɪv/ (punishing) :: punitif
Punjab {prop} /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ (geographical region in South Asia) :: Penjab {m}, Pendjab {m}
Punjabi {adj} /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ (of, pertaining to, descended from the people or culture of the Punjab, or written in the Punjabi language) :: pendjabi
Punjabi {n} (language spoken in the Punjab region, in Northern India and eastern Pakistan) :: pendjabi {m}, penjabi {m}
Punjabi {n} (resident of or immigrant from the Punjab) :: Pendjabi {m}, Penjabi {m}, Pundjabi {m}, Punjabi {m}
punk {n} (prostitute) SEE: prostitute ::
punk {n} /pəŋk/ (worthless person) :: morpion {m}, petit con {m}
punk {n} (petty criminal) :: vaurien {m}, racaille; punk {m}
punk {n} (punk rocker) :: punk {m} {f}
punk {n} (punk social movement) :: punk {m}
punkah {n} /ˈpʌŋkɑː/ (fan) :: panka {m}
punkahwallah {n} /ˈpʌŋkəˌwɒlə/ (boy who operates a punkah) :: punka, panka, panca {m}
punk rocker {n} (punk) SEE: punk ::
punnet {n} /ˈpʌnɪt/ (small receptacle) :: barquette {f}, cagette {f}
punter {n} /ˈpʌn.tə(ɹ)/ (One who gambles; a speculator) :: parieur {m}, parieuse {f}
punt gun {n} (large shotgun) :: canardière {f}
puny {adj} /pjuːni/ (of inferior size) :: chétif, frêle
pup {n} /pʌp/ (young dog, etc.) :: chiot {m}
pupa {n} /ˈpjuːpə/ (insect) :: chrysalide {f}, nymphe {f}
pupil {n} /ˈpjuːpəl/ (learner) :: élève {m} {f}
pupil {n} (a minor under the care of the state) :: pupille {f}
pupil {n} (the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye) :: pupille {f}, prunelle {f}
puppet {n} /ˈpʌpɪt/ (movable model of a person or animal) :: marionnette {f}
puppet {n} (doll) SEE: doll ::
puppeteer {n} (person who uses a puppet) :: marionnettiste {m} {f}
puppeteer {n} (someone who is manipulative) :: manipulateur {m}
puppet government {n} (government which is de facto controlled by a foreign power) :: gouvernement fantoche
puppet show {n} (theatrical performance with puppets) :: théâtre de marionnettes {m}, spectacle de marionnettes {m}
Puppis {prop} (constellation) :: Poupe {f}
puppy {n} /ˈpʌpi/ (young dog) :: chiot {m}
puppy {n} (young rat) :: raton {m}
puppy love {n} (youthful infatuation with another person) :: amourette {f}
purchase {n} /ˈpɝtʃəs/ (the act or process of seeking and obtaining something for money) :: achat {m}, acquisition {f}
purchase {n} (that which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent) :: achat {m}, acquisition {f}
purchase {v} (to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price) :: acheter
purchase {v} (to pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain or acquire) :: acquérir
purchase price {n} (price at which something is purchased) :: prix d'achat {m}
purchasing power {n} (amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency) :: pouvoir d'achat {m}
purchasing power parity {n} (long-term equilibrium) :: parité de pouvoir d'achat {f}
pure {adj} /ˈpjʊɹ/ (free of flaws or imperfections) :: pur
pure {adj} (free of foreign material or pollutants) :: pur {m}
pure as the driven snow {adj} (free of flaws or imperfections) :: blanc comme neige
pureblooded {adj} (of pure blood) :: de souche
purebred {adj} (that which has genuine parents of the same breed) :: pur-sang
puree {n} /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ (food that has been ground into a thick liquid) :: purée {f}
purely imaginary number {n} (imaginary number) SEE: imaginary number ::
pure mathematics {n} (area of mathematics) :: mathématiques pures {f-p}
purgatory {n} (Purgatory) SEE: Purgatory ::
Purgatory {prop} (intermediate state after physical death) :: purgatoire
purge {n} /pɝdʒ/ (the act of purging) :: épuration {f}, purge {f}
purge {n} (forcible removal of undesirable people from political activity, etc.) :: purge {f}, épuration {f}
purge {v} (to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities) :: éliminer
purification {n} (act of purifying) :: purification {f}
purificator {n} (napkin) :: purificatoire
purify {v} (cleanse something of impurities) :: purifier
purify {v} (free someone from guilt or sin) :: purifier
Purim {prop} (Jewish festival) :: Pourim {m}
purine {n} /ˈpjʊəɹiːn/ (organic heterocyclic base) :: purine {f}
purism {n} (insistence on the traditionally correct way) :: purisme {m}
purist {adj} (pertaining to purism) :: puriste
purist {n} (advocate of purism) :: puriste {m} {f}
puristic {adj} (purist) SEE: purist ::
puritan {adj} /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ (having very strict moral standards) :: puritain
purity {n} /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ (the state of being pure) :: pureté {f}
purlin {n} /ˈpɜːɹlɪn/ (longitudinal structural member of a roof) :: panne {f}
purple {n} /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ (colour) :: violet, pourpre
purple {adj} (colour) :: violet, pourpre
purple emperor {n} (butterfly) :: grand mars changeant {m}
purple heron {n} (Ardea purpurea) :: héron pourpré {m}
purple prose {n} (extravagant or flowery writing) :: langage fleuri {m}
purple swamphen {n} (Porphyrio porphyrio) :: poule sultane {f}, talève sultane {f}
purplish {adj} (somewhat purple in colour/color) :: violâtre, violacé
purport {v} /pəˈpɔːt/ (to convey) :: prétendre
purport {v} (to intend) :: avoir l'intention
purported {adj} /pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ (Supposed) :: supposé {m}, putatif {m}
purpose {n} /ˈpɝpəs/ (target) :: but {m}, objectif {m}
purpose {n} (intention) :: intention {f}
purpose {n} (subject of discourse) :: sujet {m}
purposefully {adv} (on purpose) SEE: on purpose ::
purposely {adv} /ˈpɝpəsli/ (on purpose; intentionally) :: exprès
purpure {n} /pəˈpjʊə/ (purple colour on a coat of arms) :: pourpre
purpure {adj} (in blazon, of the colour purple) :: pourpre
purpuric acid {n} (nitrogenous acid) :: acide purpurique {m}
purr {v} /pɜː(ɹ)/ (cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat) :: ronronner
purr {n} (vibrating sound made by a cat when contented) :: ronron {m}, ronronnement {m}
purse {n} /pɝs/ (small bag for carrying money) :: bourse {f}, portemonnaie {f}
purse {n} (small bag for carrying personal items) :: sac à main {m}
purse {n} (quantity of money) :: bourse {f}
purser {n} (person responsible for handling the accounts on a ship) :: commissaire de bord {m}
purslane {n} (Portulaca oleracea) SEE: common purslane ::
pursuant {adj} /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ (in conformance to, or in agreement with) :: en conformité avec
pursuant {adv} (accordingly, consequently) :: conformément
pursue {v} /pəˈsjuː/ (to follow urgently) :: poursuivre
pursue {v} (to aim for) :: rechercher
pursuer {n} (one who pursues) :: poursuivant
pursuit {n} /pɝˈsuːt/ (act of pursuing) :: poursuite {f}
purulent {adj} /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ (consisting of pus) :: purulent
purvey {v} /pɚˈveɪ/ (to furnish, provide) :: pourvoir
purvey {v} :: preparer, fournir
purveyor {n} (supplier) SEE: supplier ::
pus {n} /pʌs/ (fluid found in regions of infection) :: pus {m}
Pusan {prop} (Busan) SEE: Busan ::
push {v} /pʊʃ/ (to apply a force to something so that it moves away) :: pousser
push {v} (to thrust the points of the horns against) SEE: gore ::
push-button {n} /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ (electrical switch) :: bouton-poussoir {m}
pushchair {n} (stroller) SEE: stroller ::
push in {v} (jump the queue) SEE: jump the queue ::
pushing up daisies {adj} ((euphemism) dead) :: manger les pissenlits par la racine
Pushkin {prop} (Russian surname) :: Pouchkine
Pushkinian {adj} (of or relating to Alexander Pushkin) :: pouchkinien
pushpin {n} (thumbtack) SEE: thumbtack ::
push scooter {n} (a child's foot-operated vehicle) SEE: scooter ::
pushup {n} (push-up) SEE: push-up ::
push-up {n} /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ (exercise performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor) :: pompe {m}
push up daisies {v} (idiomatic: to be dead) :: manger les pissenlits par la racine, bouffer les pissenlits par la racine
pusillanimous {adj} /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ (showing cowardice) :: pusillanime
Puss in Boots {prop} (fairy tale) :: chat botté {m}
pussy {n} /ˈpʊsɪ/ (affectionate term for a girl or woman) :: minette {f}
pussy {n} (informal: affectionate term for a cat) :: minou {m}, minet {m}, chaton {m}
pussy {n} (slang: female genitalia) :: chatte {f}, minou {m}, [Quebec] noune {f}, foufoune {f}, plotte {f}
pussy {n} (informal: coward) :: poltron {m}, froussard {m}, mauviette {f}
pussy {adj} /ˈpʌsi/ (containing pus) :: purulent
pussy-cat {n} (affectionate term for a cat) :: chaton {m}, chatonne {f}, minet {m}, minette {f}
pussy eating {n} (cunnilingus) :: broutage de minou {m}, minette {f}, broute-minou {m}
put {v} /pʊt/ (to place something somewhere) :: placer, mettre, poser
put {v} (to express something in a certain manner) :: mettre
put a foot wrong {v} (make a mistake) :: faire un faux pas
put all one's eggs in one basket {v} (to rely on a single source) :: mettre tous les œufs dans le même panier
put an end to {v} (terminate) :: mettre un terme à
putative {adj} /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ (commonly believed or deemed to be the case) :: putatif, présumé
put away {v} (to kill someone) SEE: kill ::
put away {v} (to place out of the way) :: ranger
put away {v} (to send (someone) to prison) SEE: imprison ::
put back {v} (to return something to its original place) :: remettre
put back {v} (to turn back; to return) :: faire demi-tour
put back {v} (to postpone an arranged event) :: remettre
put back {v} (to reset a clock to an earlier time) :: reculer, remettre les pendules à l’heure
put down {v} (set down, stop carrying) :: poser, déposer
put down {v} (belittle, or demean) :: médire
put down {v} (pay a deposit) :: déposer
put down {v} (halt, eliminate, often by force) :: mater
put down {v} (administer euthanasia to an animal) :: endormir
put down {v} (terminate a telephone conversation) :: reposer
put down {v} (add a name to a list) :: inscrire
put down {v} (drop someone off) :: déposer
put down {v} (cease reading a document) :: poser
put down roots {v} (to become settled) :: prendre racine, s'enraciner
put food on the table {v} :: nourrir son homme, faire bouillir la marmite
Putin {prop} /ˈpuː.tɪn/ (surname) :: Poutine {m}
put in an appearance {v} (attend an event briefly) SEE: make an appearance ::
Putinesque {adj} (reminiscent of the beliefs or policies of Vladimir Putin) :: poutinesque
Putinism {prop} (the political policies of Vladimir Putin) :: poutinisme {m}
put in motion {v} (set in motion) SEE: set in motion ::
put in the shade {v} :: porter ombrage, faire de l'ombre
put into practice {v} (make something a practical reality) :: mettre en pratique
Putler {prop} (derogatory name of Vladimir Putin) :: Poutler {m}
put off {v} (to delay) :: ajourner
put off {v} (to offend, repulse) :: rebuter
put on {v} (to don clothing) :: mettre
put on airs {v} (become haughty, assume a haughty manner) :: donner des airs, prendre des airs
put on a pedestal {v} (to hold in very high esteem, especially to an exaggerated degree) :: placer sur un piédestal, mettre sur un piédestal
put one's best foot forward {v} (make favorable impression) :: se montrer sous son meilleur jour
put one's cards on the table {v} (to reveal one's true intentions) :: jouer cartes sur table
put oneself in someone's shoes {v} (look at a situation as if one were the other person) :: se mettre à la place
put one's finger on {v} (identify) :: mettre le doigt sur
put one's foot in one's mouth {v} (say or do something embarrassing or wrong) :: [colloquial] se prendre les pieds dans le tapis
Putonghua {prop} /ˌpuːtɔːŋˈhwɑː/ (the official language of the People's Republic of China, see also: Mandarin) :: putonghua {m}
put on weight {v} (to become heavier) :: prendre du poids, grossir
put out {adj} (taking offense) :: vexé
put out {v} (produce) :: produire
put out {v} (extinguish) :: éteindre
put out {v} (consent to sex) :: écarter les cuisses
put out of one's misery {v} (informal: to euthanize) :: mettre fin aux souffrances de, abréger les souffrances de
putrefaction {n} /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/ (the act of causing to rot) :: putréfaction {f}
putrescible {adj} /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ (Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable) :: putrescible
putrid {adj} /ˈpju.tɹəd/ (rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction) :: putride
putsch {n} /pʊtʃ/ (a coup; an illegal effort to forcibly overthrow the current government) :: coup d'État {m}, putsch {m}
put someone in their place {v} (to humble or rebuke) :: remettre à sa place
putt {v} /pʌt/ :: poter
puttee {n} /ˈpʌtiː/ (strip of cloth wound round the leg for protection) :: bande molletière {f}
put that in your pipe and smoke it {phrase} (emphasizes a statement) :: je vous laisse y réfléchir
put the blame on {v} (to blame someone) :: rejeter la faute
put the cart before the horse {v} (to put things in the wrong order) :: mettre la charrue avant les bœufs
put the cat among the pigeons {v} :: jeter un pavé dans la mare
put the make on {v} (pursue with romantic interest) :: draguer, faire des avances
put the record straight {v} (set the record straight) SEE: set the record straight ::
put through {v} (to connect (telephoning)) :: passer
putting green {n} (area on a golf course) :: vert {m}
put to bed {v} (help someone go to bed) :: coucher, mettre au lit
put to death {v} (to kill as punishment) SEE: execute ::
put together {v} (create, assemble or build) :: assembler
put together {adj} (in total) :: réuni
put to good use {v} (make good use of something) :: mettre à profit, tirer parti de
put to sleep {v} (to cause someone to sleep) :: endormir
put to sleep {v} (to help someone to bed) SEE: put to bed ::
put to the sword {v} (to execute with a sword) :: passer au fil de l'épée
put to use {v} (to utilise) :: utiliser
put to words {v} (verbally express) SEE: articulate ::
putty {n} /ˈpʌti/ (a form of cement) :: mastic {m}
putty {n} :: mastic
putty {v} (to fix something using putty) :: mastiquer
putty in someone's hands {n} (a person easily manipulated) :: marionnette {f}
put up {v} (to place in a high location) :: placer
put up {v} (to house, shelter) :: abriter
put-up {n} (Something prearranged or faked in order to trick someone) :: coup monté {m}
put upon {adj} (imposed on) :: exploité, utilisé
Puy-de-Dôme {prop} (département of Auvergne, France) :: Puy-de-Dôme
puzzle {n} (crossword puzzle) SEE: crossword ::
puzzle {n} /ˈpʌzəl/ (anything difficult to understand or make sense of) :: mystère {m}, énigme {f}
puzzle {n} (game for one person) :: puzzle {m}, casse-tête {m}, jeu de patience {m}
puzzle {n} (riddle) :: devinette {f}
puzzle {v} (to perplex) :: rendre perplexe
puzzle {n} (jigsaw puzzle) SEE: jigsaw puzzle ::
puzzled {adj} /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ (confused or perplexed) :: perplexe
PVC {n} ((organic compound) polyvinyl chloride) SEE: polyvinyl chloride ::
pycnometer {n} /pɪkˈnɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ (vessel used to determine a liquid’s specific gravity) :: pycnomètre {m}
pyelon {n} :: pyélon {m}
Pyeongchang {prop} /pjɒŋˈt͡ʃæŋ/ (county of South Korea) :: Pyeongchang
pygidium {n} (The posteriormost portion of certain arthropods) :: pygidium {m}
pygmy {n} /pɪɡmiː/ (a member of various African peoples) :: pygmée {m}
pygmy {n} :: pygmée {m}
pygmy chimpanzee {n} (alternative name for bonobo) :: chimpanzé pygmée
pygostyle {n} /ˈpaɪɡəstaɪl/ (the plate supporting the tail-feathers in birds) :: pygostyle {m}
pylon {n} /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ (a gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple) :: pylône {m}
pylon {n} (a tower like structure used to support high voltage electricity cables) :: pylône {m}
pylon {n} :: pylône {m}
pylon {n} (obelisk) SEE: obelisk ::
pylon {n} (traffic cone) SEE: traffic cone ::
pyocyanic {adj} :: pyocyanique
Pyongyang {prop} /ˌpjɑŋˈjæŋ/ (capital of North Korea) :: Pyongyang {m}
pyorrhœa {n} (pyorrhea) SEE: pyorrhea ::
pyorrhea {n} (chronic periodontitis) :: pyorrhée {f}
pyorrhea {n} (discharge of pus) :: pyorrhée {f}
pyorrhoea {n} (pyorrhea) SEE: pyorrhea ::
pyralid {n} (moth of the family Pyralidae) SEE: snout moth ::
pyramid {n} /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ (ancient construction) :: pyramide {f}
pyramid {n} (construction) :: pyramide {f}
pyramid {n} (in geometry, a solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal base) :: pyramide {f}
pyramid {n} (pyramid scheme) SEE: pyramid scheme ::
pyramidic {adj} /pɪ.ɹəˈmɪd.ɪk/ (Of or pertaining to a pyramid) :: pyramidal
pyramidion {n} (miniature pyramid) :: pyramidion {m}
pyramid scheme {n} (illicit money-making scheme) :: vente pyramidale {f}
pyran {n} (In chemistry) :: pyrane
pyranic {adj} (In chemistry) :: pyranique
pyrargyrite {n} (a mineral, silver sulfantimonide) :: pyrargyrite {f}
pyre {n} /ˈpaɪɚ/ (funeral pile) :: bûcher {m}
Pyrenean {adj} /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ (of or pertaining to the Pyrenees) :: pyrénéen {m}
Pyrenean ibex {n} (recently extinct subspecies of ibex) :: bouquetin des Pyrénées {m}
Pyrenees {prop} (the mountain range separating Spain from France) :: Pyrénées {f-p}
pyrheliometer {n} (measuring device) :: pyrhéliomètre {m}
pyriform {adj} (pear-shaped) :: piriforme
pyrimidine {n} /paɪˈɹɪ.mɪˌdiːn/ (diazine in which the two nitrogen atoms are in the meta-positions) :: pyrimidine {f}
pyrite {n} /ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/ (mineral iron disulfide) :: pyrite {f}
Pyrénées-Atlantiques {prop} (département of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France) :: Pyrénées-Atlantiques {f-p}
Pyrénées-Orientales {prop} (department of France) :: Pyrénées-Orientales {f-p}
pyro- {prefix} /paɪɹəʊ/ (relating to fire) :: pyro-
pyrochlore {n} (mineral) :: pyrochlore {m}
pyroclastic {adj} (composed of volcanic rock fragments) :: pyroclastique
pyroclastic flow {n} /ˈpʌɪ.ɹə.kla.stɪk fləʊ/ (pyroclastic flow) :: nuée ardente {f}
pyrogenic {adj} (producing or produced by heat) :: pyrogènique
pyrogenic {adj} (of minerals formed at high temperatures) :: pyrogènique
pyrograph {v} (make an image on wood (or other materials)) :: pyrograver, faire de la pyrogravure sur
pyrokinesis {n} /ˌpaɪroʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ (the ability to set objects or people on fire) :: pyrokinésie {f}
pyrolusite {n} (a mineral, manganese dioxide) :: pyrolusite {f}
pyrolysis {n} /pɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ (decomposition of a material or compound due to heat where there is no oxygen or other reagents) :: pyrolyse
pyrolytic {adj} (of, relating to, or produced by pyrolysis) :: pyrolytique
pyromania {n} /ˌpʌɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ (disorder) :: pyromanie {f}
pyromaniac {n} /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ (one who is obsessed with fire) :: pyromane {m} {f}
pyromantic {adj} (of or relating to pyromancy) :: pyromantique
pyrope {n} (mineral) :: pyrope {m}
pyrophobia {n} (fear of fires) :: pyrophobie {f}
pyrophoric {adj} :: pyrophorique
pyrosis {n} (burning sensation due to reflux) :: pyrosis {m}, brûlures d'estomac {f-p}
pyrotechnic {adj} /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈtɛknɪk/ (of or relating to fireworks) :: pyrotechnique
pyrotechnic {adj} :: pyrotechnique
pyrotechnics {n} (firework) SEE: firework ::
pyrotechnics {n} /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ (art and technology of fireworks) :: pyrotechnie {f}
pyrotechnist {n} (person skilled in manufacture or setting fireworks) :: artificier {m}
pyroxene {n} /paɪˈɹɑksin/ (mineral) :: pyroxène {m}
pyrrhic {adj} /ˈpɪɹ.ɪk/ (Of or characterized by pyrrhics) :: pyrrhique {m} {f}
Pyrrhic victory {n} /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ (a costly victory) :: victoire à la Pyrrhus {f}
pyrrhotite {n} /ˈpɪɹətaɪt/ :: pyrrhotite
pyrrole {n} /ˈpɪɹəʊl/ (any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds) :: pyrrole
Pythagoras {prop} /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ (Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher) :: Pythagore
Pythagorean {n} /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ (follower of Pythagoras) :: pythagoricien {m}, pythagoricienne {f}
Pythagorean {adj} (of or relating to Pythagoras or his philosophy) :: pythagoricien
Pythagorean theorem {prop} (mathematical theorem) :: théorème de Pythagore {m}
Pythagorean triple {n} (set of three positive integers) :: triplet pythagoricien {m}
Pythia {n} :: pythie {f}
pythiad {n} (interval of time) :: pythiade {f}
python {n} /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ (constricting snake) :: python {m}
Python {prop} /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ (Greek mythology) :: Python {m}
Python {prop} (A programming language) :: Python {m}
pythoness {n} (Pythoness) SEE: Pythoness ::
Pythoness {n} (priestess of the oracle of Apollo at Delphi, see also: Pythia) :: pythie {f}
pyxis {n} (anatomy: acetabulum) SEE: acetabulum ::
Pyxis {prop} (constellation) :: Boussole {f}