French–English dictionary

antipathique

Not sympathetic; ill-disposed

antipatriotique

Not patriotic.

antiquaire

A collector or student of, or expert in, antiquities or antiques.

antique

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

Antiquité

The period of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

Antiquité classique

The period of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

antirouge

(particle physics) One of the three possible colours of an antiquark, corresponding to red in a quark.

antisèche

A sheet of paper (or a digital analogue thereof) containing notes used to assist (with or without permission) on a test; especially, such a sheet used secretly and improperly.

antisémitisme

(narrower sense) Prejudice, discrimination, hostility or political or religious opposition directed against ethnic or religious Jews or against Judaism; antijudaism; judeophobia.

antisepsie

(hygiene) The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.

antiseptique

(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

antislash

The punctuation mark \.

antisocial

Unwilling or unable to cooperate and associate normally with other people.

antithèse

A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

antithétique

Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

antivirus

(computing) A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

Antoine

A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Antoinette

A en given name; best known for the ill-fated French queen Marie Antoinette.

antre

(biology) A bodily cavity, especially one having bony walls, especially one in the sinuses.

Anubis

(Egyptian god) In the mythology of ancient Egypt, the god of the dead and tombs, commonly depicted with the head of a jackal.

anus

(anatomy) The orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

anxiété

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

anxieusement

In an anxious manner; with painful uncertainty; solicitously.

anxieux

Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.

anxiogène

(pharmaceutical effect) Causing anxiety, or pertaining to the causing of anxiety.

aorte

(anatomy) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

aortique

Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.

août

The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.

ap. J.-C.

(often, punctuated) Initialism of Anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

Apache

A person belonging to an Apache people.

Apaches

Any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e., Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.

apaisant

(figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]

apaisement

The state of being appeased; the policy of giving in to demands in order to preserve the peace.

apaiser

(transitive) To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

apâli

That has lost some of its former vividness and colour.

aparté

An incidental remark to a person next to one made discreetly but not in private, audible only to that person. (theatre) A brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters.

apartheid

To impose a policy of segregation of groups of people, especially one based on race.

apathie

Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

apathique

Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion.

apercevoir

(transitive, idiomatic) to see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of

aperçu

Chiefly followed by of: a brief and incomplete look.

apesanteur

(countable) An experience or instance of being weightless.

apeuré

Afraid; suffering from fear.

apex

The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.

aphasie

(pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

aphélie

(astronomy, also, figuratively) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, or other astronomical object, where it is farthest from the Sun.

aphone

Lacking a voice, without vocal sound.

aphrodisiaque

Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.

Aphrodite

(Greek god) The goddess of beauty and love, born when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus, and threw his genitalia into the sea.

aphroditique

Of a disease: sexually transmitted; of or relating to, or adapted to the cure of, a venereal disease.

apiculteur

A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.

apicultrice

A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.

apitoyer

(intransitive) To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected

aplati

Having no variations in height.

aplatir

(transitive) To beat in a contest.

aplomb

Composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation.

apnée

(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.

apocalypse

(countable, biblical) The written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet.

apocalyptique

Of or relating to an apocalypse:

apocope

(loosely) The loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word.

apogée

(figuratively) The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.

apollinien

(science fiction) A native of the planet Apollo.

Apollo

A butterfly of species Parnassius apollo, a large swallowtail with black and red spots on white wings.

Apollon

(astronomy) An asteroid possessing an orbit that crosses the orbit of the Earth and an orbital period of over one year, with semimajor axes greater than 1 AU, and perihelion distances less than 1.017 AU.

apologétique

Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.

apologie

A formal justification, defence.

apologiste

(usually) One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution.

Apophis

(Egyptian god) An evil snake-god who tries to devour the sun every night.

apophtegme

A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim. [from mid-16th c.]

apophthegme

A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim. [from mid-16th c.]

apoplexie

(symptom) Gross hemorrhage into a cavity or into the substance of an organ.

apostat

(countable, religion) A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

apostate

(countable, religion) A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

apostille

A special certification established in 1961 for certifying foreign documents.

apostrophe

(grammar) A vocative expression

apostropher

To add one or more apostrophe characters to text to indicate missing letters.

apothécie

(lichenology, mycology) A type of fructification of some ascomycete fungi, forming cyst structures of various shapes. Often the fungal components of lichens have this sort of fertile structure.

apôtre

(Christianity) Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.

apôtresse

A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

apparaître

(intransitive) To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

appareil

A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.

appareil dentaire

(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.

appareil électrique

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially:

appareil génital

(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal; body parts responsible for sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

appareil orthodontique

(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.

appareil photo

(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.

appareiller

(transitive, construction) To lay bricks in a specific pattern.

apparemment

(rare) Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

apparence

(legal) An instance of someone coming into a court of law to be part of a trial, lawsuit or other proceeding, either in person or represented by an attorney or such like; a court appearance

apparent

Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

apparenté

(often, followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

appariement

(sports, games) The arrangement of positions in a tournament.

apparier

(sports, gaming) To allocate a seeding to a competitor.

apparieur

Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.

apparieuse

Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.

apparition

An act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.

appartement

(chiefly, North America, Australia, Philippines) A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.

appartements

(archaic) A suite of rooms within a domicile, designated for a specific person or persons and including a bedroom.

appartenance

(uncountable) The feeling that one belongs.

appartenance ethnique

The common characteristics of a group of people, especially regarding ancestry, culture, language or national experiences.

appartenir

To belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.

appât

Anything which allures; something or someone used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something

appâter

(transitive) To attract with bait; to entice.

appeau

A device used to imitate this cry, so as to lure and catch birds.

appel

(intransitive) Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.

appelant

(law) a litigant or party that is making an appeal in court

appelé

(telephony) The person who is called by the caller (on the telephone).

appeler

(intransitive) To call upon a person or an authority to corroborate a statement, to decide a controverted question, or to vindicate one's rights; to entreat, to invoke.

appellatif

(grammar) Of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun.

appellation

That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.

appellation d’origine contrôlée

A geographical indication for wine that describes its geographic origin.

appendicectomie

(surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.

appendicite

(pathology) inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendre

(transitive) To hang or attach to, as by a string, so that the thing is suspended

appentis

(now, historical) A structure or annexe (especially one with a sloping roof) extending from the side of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather. [from 14th c.]

appesantir

(transitive) To add weight to something; to make something heavier.

appesentir sur quelque chose

To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.

appétant

Pleasing to the taste, tasty.

appétissant

That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.

applaudir

(transitive, rare) To salute or praise with great approval; to compliment; to applaud; to welcome enthusiastically.

applaudissement

The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

appli

(computing, mobile phones) An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.

applicable

Suitable for application, relevant.

application

(computing, mobile phones) An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.

appliqué

Put into practical use.

applique murale

A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.

appliquer

(transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

appontement

(nautical) An artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.

apporter

(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

apporteuse d'affaires

A middlewoman: a woman who performs as a go-between, an intermediary.

apposable

(anatomy) Capable of being apposed, or applied one to another, as the thumb to the fingers of the hand; able to be brought into direct spatial opposition.

appréciable

(usually) Both detectable#Adjective and at least modestly substantial#Adjective: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance#Noun.

appréciablement

In an appreciable manner; to a large extent; considerably.

appréciateur

Someone who appreciates a given thing, especially:

appréciation

A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.

appréciatrice

Someone who appreciates a given thing, especially:

apprécié

Recognized as having value.

apprécier

(transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.

apprécier à sa juste valeur

(transitive) To view as valuable.

appréhender

To anticipate (something, usually unpleasant); especially, to anticipate (something) with anxiety, dread, or fear; to dread, to fear.

appréhensible

(literary) Which can be apprehended (usually in the sense of being understood).

appréhensif

Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.

appréhension

A feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc. [from 16th c.]

apprenant

One who is learning; one receiving instruction.

apprenante

One who is learning; one receiving instruction.

apprendre

(transitive) To discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.

apprendre par cœur

To learn by heart, to memorize.

apprenti

A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

apprentissage

(uncountable) An act in which something is learned.

apprentissage par cœur

Mechanical routine; a fixed, habitual, repetitive, or mechanical course of procedure.