French–English dictionary

faxer

To send a document via a fax machine.

FBI

(US, police) Initialism of Federal Bureau of Investigation.

FC

(Canada, military) Initialism of w:Canadian Armed Forces.

FDC

(numismatic slang) Abbreviation of uncirculated.

FdF

A fire, often large, that consumes a forest or woodland.

fdp

(countable, vulgar, slang) Initialism of son of a bitch.

fébrile

Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.

fécal

Of or relating to feces.

fèces

The feces thus produced.

fécond

(formal) Highly fertile; able to produce offspring.

fécondation

The act of fecundating or impregnating the gametes of animals, plants, etc.; including the process by which in flowers the pollen renders the ovule fertile, an analogous process in flowerless plants, or the joining of sperm and egg in animals.

fédéralisme

A system of national government in which power is divided between a central authority and a number of regions with delimited self-governing authority.

fédération

Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.

fée

(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.

Fée Clochette

Anything whose existence or power depends on the faith of believers.

féérique

Magical or fairylike.

féetaud

(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.

feignasse

One who procrastinates or is lazy; one who does not do their fair share or pull their own weight.

feindre

(transitive) To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of. [from 16th c.]

feindre l'ignorance

(intransitive, obsolete) Often followed by at: to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame; to ignore or overlook a fault deliberately.

feindre la maladie

(ambitransitive) To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.

feint

Not real; false, fraudulent.

feinte

A crafty but underhanded deception.

feinte irrégulière

(sports) A deceptive motion.

feinter

(intransitive, boxing, fencing, also, often, military) To make a feint or mock attack.

feldspath

(mineral) Any of a large group of rock-forming aluminosilicate minerals containing potassium, sodium, or calcium that, together, make up about 60% of the Earth's outer crust.

fêlé

(archaic) A crazy or crack-brained person.

Félicie

A en given name.

félicitation

The act of congratulating.

félicitations

The act of congratulating.

Félicité

A en given name.

féliciter

(transitive) To congratulate or reward.

félidé

(countable) An animal of the family Felidae.

félin

Any large felid animal, especially one of the Panthera genus, including tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards.

fellah

A peasant, farmer or agricultural laborer in the Middle East and North Africa.

fellation

Performance of oral sex upon the penis.

femelle

(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.

Féminin

(sports) Clipping of women's team (used in club names, as in [Club Name] Women)

Féminines

(sports) Clipping of women's team (used in club names, as in [Club Name] Women)

féminisme

A social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life.

féministe

Relating to or in accordance with feminism.

féminité

The sum of all attributes that are feminine or convey womanhood.

femme

(UK, Ireland, colloquial, by extension) A girlfriend. [from early 20th c.]

femme adultère

(broadly) One who commits adultery.

femme au foyer

(US, Australia) A person who maintains the administration and upkeep of his or her residence, especially one who is not employed outside the home; one who runs the household.

femme cis

A cisgender woman.

femme d'affaires

A person in business, or one who works at a commercial institution.

femme de chambre

A maid who handles the chores in a bedroom.

femme de journée

(chiefly, British) A woman employed to do housework, traditionally coming and going on a daily basis and paid weekly wages.

femme de loi

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

femme de ménage

A charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning lady.

femme de petite vertu

(archaic) A promiscuous woman; a mistress.

femme de service

(chiefly, British) A woman employed to do housework, traditionally coming and going on a daily basis and paid weekly wages.

femme facile

(archaic) A promiscuous woman; a mistress.

femme fatale

An attractive and seductive but ultimately dangerous woman.

femme marin

In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.

femme matelot

In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.

femme médecin

A practitioner of physic, i.e. a specialist in internal medicine, especially as opposed to a surgeon; a practitioner who treats with medication rather than with surgery.

femme politique

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

femme-marin

In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.

femme-matelot

In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.

femmelette

Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

femmes

Women, taken collectively.

fémoral

Of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh.

fémur

(entomology) The middle segment of the leg of an insect, between the trochanter and the tibia.

fendoir

A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.

fendre

(intransitive) To split.

fendu

Split, sundered, or divided.

fenêtre

An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.

fenêtre de l’eau

(astronomy) A part of the electromagnetic spectrum, between the regions where hydrogen and hydroxyl radiate, that is relatively quiet in terms of radio astronomy.

fenêtre de toit

(architecture) A window, dome, or opening in the roof or ceiling, to admit natural light.

fenêtre en éventail

(architectural element) A semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom.

fentanyl

(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C22H28N2O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate C22H28N2O·C6H8O7 is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection); N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide.

fente

A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.

féodal

Of, or relating to feudalism.

féodalisme

A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.

féodalité

A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.

fer à béton

(countable) A steel reinforcing bar in a reinforced concrete structure.

fer à cheval

The U-shaped shoe of a horse, now typically made of metal; by extension, a representation of this used to play the game horseshoes, hung as a luck charm, etc.

fer à souder

A hand-held tool with a heated tip, used to melt and apply solder.

féral

Of an animal, wild but descended from domestic or captive ancestors; thus, in the wild, although not necessarily of the wild type.

Ferguson

(countable) A surname transferred from the given name originating in Scotland from Clan Fergusson and now widespread in the English-speaking world.

fermé

Not public.

fermement

In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound [from 10th c.].

ferment

(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.

fermenter

To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

fermer

(intransitive, knitting) To finish the last row of knitted stitches and remove them securely from the needle.

fermeté

The state of being firm

fermette

A house that was once a farmer's residence albeit today lived in by residents whose occupation is not farming.

fermeture

Something or someone that fastens.

fermier

A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock; anyone engaged in agriculture on a farm#Noun.

fermière

A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock; anyone engaged in agriculture on a farm#Noun.

fermoir

(countable) A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together, such as a fastener or a holder.

Fernand

A en given name, best known for a 13th century king of Spain, but seldom popular in English.

féroce

Marked by extreme and violent energy.

ferraille

(uncountable) Discarded objects (especially metal) that may be dismantled to recover their constituent materials, junk.

ferrer

(transitive) To catch with a hook (hook a fish).

ferreux

Of an element: iron, or in certain ways similar to iron. (Said mainly of iron group elements, in any sense of that term.)

ferrique

Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron.

ferry

(watercraft) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.

fers

A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).

fertile

Of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops; productive.

fertilisant

A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.

fertilisation

The act or process of rendering fertile.

fertiliser

To make (the soil) more fertile by adding nutrients to it.

fervemment

In a fervent manner.

fervent

Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.

ferveur

Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.

Fès

A city in Morocco.

fesse

(vulgar, slang) A buttock.

Fessebouc

(trademark) A social-networking website where users can find acquaintances or friends, exchange messages, and post updates.

fessée

(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

fesser

(transitive) To give a slap to.

fesses

(slang) The buttocks.

fesseur

Someone who spanks.

fesseuse

Someone who spanks.

fessu

Having beautifully shaped buttocks.

festif

Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

festin

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

festival

An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.

festive

Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

festivité

(often, pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.

festoyer

(intransitive) To partake in a feast, or large meal.

FET

(electronics) Initialism of field effect transistor.

feta

A variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.

fête

The anniversary of the day on which something is created.

fête des Rois

A en given name.

fêter

(transitive, or, intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

fêter en buvant

(transitive) To entertain (someone) with wine.

fêtes

Christmastide, the Christmas season, the Twelve Days of Christmas (between December 25th and January 5th).

fétiche

An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

fétide

Foul-smelling, stinking.

fétu

(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

fétus

An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.

feu

A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.

feu arrière

One of a pair of red lights mounted on the rear of a vehicle, so it can be seen from the rear at night.

feu d'artifice

A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

feu de camp

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

feu de forêt

A fire, often large, that consumes a forest or woodland.

feu de joie

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal.

feu de l'enfer

(uncountable) The fire of Hell.

feu orange

(British, AU) The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, which when illuminated indicates that drivers should stop when safe to do so. See also yellow light.

feu vert

Endorsement; approval; acceptance; acquiescence.

feuillage

Green foliage or verdure.

feuille

(publishing, bookbinding, advertising) A sheet of a book, magazine, etc. (consisting of two pages, one on each face of the leaf).

feuille de calcul

A document created with such an application.

feuille de métal

A very thin sheet of metal.

feuiller

(intransitive) To produce leaves; put forth foliage.

feuillet

(publishing, bookbinding, advertising) A sheet of a book, magazine, etc. (consisting of two pages, one on each face of the leaf).

feuilletage

(topology) A set of submanifolds of a given manifold, each of which is of lower dimension than it, but which, taken together, are coextensive with it.