French–English dictionary

diligemment

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

diligence

The qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance.

diligent

Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.

diluable

Capable of or, more strongly, suitable for being diluted.

diluant

A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.

dilué

Having a low concentration.

diluée

Having a low concentration.

diluer

(transitive) To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.

dilution

The process of making something dilute.

diluvien

Relating to or produced by a flood or deluge.

dim.

Abbreviation of Sunday.

dimanche

Sunday, observed in Christianity as a day of rest and worship.

dîme

(historical) The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses; a tax taking ten percent of land or stock profits, used for religious or charitable purposes.

dimension

(mathematics) Appended to cardinal numbers or algebraic symbols to form adjectives meaning "having the stated number of dimensions".

dimensionnel

(mathematics) Appended to cardinal numbers or algebraic symbols to form adjectives meaning "having the stated number of dimensions".

dimensionner

(transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

diminuant

declining; growing less

diminué

Rendered less effective.

diminuer

To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]

diminutif

Very small.

diminution

An amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax. [Late 15th century.]

Dimitri

A transliteration of the Russian male given name Дми́трий (Dmítrij).

din

(Islam) religion; religiosity; the way of life of a pious Muslim

dinar

(currency) The official currency of several countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Tunisia and (as denar) North Macedonia.

dinde

(countable) A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).

dindon

(countable) A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).

dîner

(intransitive) To eat; to eat dinner or supper.

dinghy

(nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.

Dingo

A Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.

dingue

(chiefly, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, informal) Foolish, silly, stupid.

diocésain

Pertaining to a diocese.

diocèse

(historical) An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.

Dionne

A French-Canadian surname from French.

Dionysos

(Greek god) The god of wine, ivy and grapes, specifically its intoxication and social influence, but also the patron of agriculture and the theater. Also related to the mystery of religion, as in "spiritual intoxication".

diorama

A three-dimensional display of a scenery, often having a painted background in front of which models are arranged, e.g. in a museum where stuffed animals are presented against a painted landscape.

dioxyde

(chemistry) Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.

diphtérie

(pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

diplomate

A diplomat, moderator.

diplomatique

The science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents.

diplômé

A male graduate.

diplômée

A female graduate.

diplômer

(transitive) To certify (a student) as having earned a degree

diplopode

Any of many elongated arthropods, of the class Diplopoda, with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments. [from 1601]

dipsomane

One with a morbid paroxysmal craving for alcohol; an alcoholic.

dipsomanie

(disease) Addiction to alcohol.

dire

(transitive) To utter a greeting or salutation.

dire adieu

To bid farewell or say goodbye.

dire d'une voix suave et posée

(transitive) To say (something) in a throaty, seductive manner.

dire du mal

(idiomatic) To make damaging or spiteful remarks.

dire en sanglotant

(transitive) To say (something) while sobbing.

direct

(idiomatic) Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.

direct du bras arrière

(boxing) A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.

directement

Proceeding without deviation or interruption.

directeur

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

directeur de funérailles

A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.

directeur de la photographie

(cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.

directeur de prison

A chief administrative officer of a prison.

directeur photo

(cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.

directif

That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.

direction

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

directive

That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.

directoire

(politics) A form of government with a collegial executive whose members jointly exercise power; the executive of such a government.

directrice

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

directrice de funérailles

A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.

directrice de la photographie

(cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.

directrice photo

(cinematography) A photographer who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a film. The cinematographer may also double as the camera operator of the movie camera, though this is usually done by a cameraman. The film director may also double as the cinematographer, though this is usually a different person.

dirigeable

(aviation) An airship constructed with a non-rigid lifting agent container.

dirigeant

One having authority to direct.

diriger

To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). [from 13th c.]

dirk

A long Scottish dagger with a straight blade.

discernable

Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.

discernement

The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

discerner

(transitive) To discern; to manage to see, hear etc. [from 16th c.]

disciple

One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.

disciplinaire

For the purpose of imposing punishment.

discipline

A punishment to train or maintain control.

discipulat

(uncountable) The condition of being a disciple.

discoïde

Shaped like a disc/disk.

discompte

A reduction in price.

discontinu

(of a, line) Dashed; made up of short lines with small gaps between each one and the next.

discontinuer

(transitive) To interrupt the continuance of; to put an end to, especially as regards commercial productions; to stop producing, making, or supplying.

discordance

(geology) A gap in geological strata.

discordant

That jars (clashes or disagrees); incongruous, conflictful.

discorde

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

discordianisme

A minor new religious movement with absurdist elements, often seen as a parody, based on the worship of Eris, the Greek goddess of discord and confusion.

discothèque

(countable, slightly, dated) Clipping of discotheque (“nightclub for dancing”).

discourir

To speak formally; to give a speech.

discours

An act of addressing oneself to a person or group; a discourse or speech, or a record of this. [from 17th c.]

discours d'adieu

A speech made when leaving or parting company.

discours d'investiture

A formal speech given at the beginning of an office.

discours inaugural

A formal speech given at the beginning of an office.

discourtois

impolite; lacking consideration for others

discourtoisie

An act of neglect; failure of courtesy.

discréditer

(transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).

discret

Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

discrétion

(uncountable) The attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy, or in such a way that the actions are unnoticed or difficult to detect by others.

discrétionnaire

Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.

discriminateur

A person who discriminates, as:

discriminatif

Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).

discrimination positive

(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination.

discriminatoire

Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).

discussion

(countable, uncountable) An exchange of text or voice messages in real time through a computer network, resembling a face-to-face conversation.

discutable

(colloquial) Open to doubt, argument or debate.

discutailleur

Prone to argue or dispute.

discuter

To talk more than a few words.

disette

(transitive, dated, obsolete) To cause or produce a scarcity in something.

diseur

A person who tells stories.

diseuse

A person who tells stories.

disgrâce

The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.

disgracieux

Displeasing to the eye.

disjonction

(logic) The proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the or operator.

Disneyland

The archetypical theme park, located in Anaheim, California. Other Disneyland theme parks exist in other cities such as Chessy (Seine-et-Marne, France), Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

disons

(impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.

disparaître

(intransitive) To vanish.

disparate

Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.

disparité

(uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference.

disparition

Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.

disparu

(chiefly, biology) Of an animal or plant species, a class of people, a family, etc.: having died out completely; no longer in existence.

dispensaire

An institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice.

dispensation

The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.

dispense

The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution

dispenser

To issue, distribute, or give out.

disperser

(physics, transitive, intransitive) To separate rays of light, etc., according to wavelength; to refract.

disponibilité

(chiefly, uncountable) The quality of being available.

disponible

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

disposer

(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.

disposer de

To place or put (someone or something) somewhere or in a certain situation; to dispose of.

dispositif

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

dispositif hypersustentateur

(aviation) A control surface that extends forwards and downwards from the leading edge of a wing, leaving a gap between it and the leading edge, in order to modify the airflow around the wing so as to allow flight at a higher angle of attack without stalling, lowering the aircraft's stall speed.

disposition

The manner of being arranged.

disposition d'esprit

A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.

dispositions

Mental or emotional aptitude or skill.

disproportionné

Out of proportion.

disproportionnel

Not proportionate.

dispute

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

disputer

(also, figuratively) To quarrel angrily and noisily; to bicker.

disqualifier

(transitive) To make ineligible for something.

disque

Ellipsis of phonograph record (“a disc, usually made from vinyl, on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph”).

disque vinyle

(music, countable) A phonograph record.

disquette

(computing, dated) A floppy disk.

dissection

The act of dissecting.

dissemblable

Not similar; unalike; different.

dissémination

The act of disseminating, or the state of being disseminated; diffusion for propagation and permanence; a scattering or spreading abroad, as of ideas, beliefs, etc.

disséminé

Seemingly randomly distributed.

disséminer

(transitive) To sow and scatter principles, ideas, opinions, etc, or concrete things, for growth and propagation, like seeds.

dissension

Tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension.

dissentiment

An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

dissertation

A formal exposition of a subject, especially a research paper that students write in order to complete the requirements for a doctoral degree in the US and a non-doctoral degree in the UK; a thesis.

disserter

To speak formally; to give a speech.

dissidence

An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.