French–English dictionary

honteusement

In a shameful manner.

honteux

(chiefly, of someone in trouble and undergoing punishment for doing something wrong) Feeling shame or guilt.

hooligan

(informal, attributive) A young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group.

hooliganisme

unruly, aggressive behavior; behavior associated with hooligans

hopi

The Uto-Aztecan language spoken by this North American tribe.

Hopis

A member of a particular tribe of North American natives.

hôpital

A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical or surgical treatment.

hoquet

A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

hoqueter

(intransitive) To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

horaire

A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur. [from 19th c.]

horde

A group of unicorns.

horizon

The visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.

horizontal

Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat.

horizontalement

In a horizontal direction or position.

Horloge

(astronomy) A constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a pendulum clock. It lies between the constellations Fornax and Dorado.

horloger

A craftsperson or company who makes and/or maintains clocks.

horlogère

A craftsperson or company who makes and/or maintains clocks.

hormis

Except for; besides, (postposition) apart.

hormonal

(hormone) Pertaining to hormones.

hornblende

(mineral) A green to black amphibole mineral, of complex structure, formed in the late stages of cooling in igneous rock.

horoscope

An astrological forecast of a person's future based on such information.

horreur

(uncountable, countable) Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]

horrible

Very bad.

horrifier

(intransitive, obsolete) To grow faint; to become weak; to become dismayed or discouraged.

horrifique

Causing horror; horrifying.

hors

Away from, or at a distance from, some point of reference or focus.

hors d'œuvre

An Italian starter for a meal; normally a cold assortment of salami, cheese, seafood, and vegetables.

hors d'usage

(computing, slang) Incorrect, useless, or broken.

hors de

From the inside to the outside of. [from 5th c.]

hors de pair

(frequently, postpositive) Unequalled, unrivalled; unique. [from 15th c.]

hors ligne

Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.

hors norme

Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. [First attested around the mid 19th century.]

hors pair

Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.

hors-

Not positioned upon, or away from a position upon.

hors-champ

Existing or happening outside the frame of the cinema or television screen

hors-d'œuvre

(by extension) Anything of secondary concern; not the primary thing.

hors-jeu

(sports) In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.

hors-la-loi

One who breaks (violates) the law, a criminal.

hors-service

Which has broken down and, as a result, is no longer in working order.

hors-sol

(idiomatic) No longer conversant with something, especially facts, reality, or the world; not aware or realistic.

horticulture

(horticulture) The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.

Horus

(Egyptian god) The ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sun, sky, war, and kingship.

hosanna

A cry of praise or adoration to God in liturgical use among the Jews, and said to have been shouted in recognition of the Messiahship of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem; hence since used in the Christian Church.

hospice

(uncountable) The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.

hospitalier

cordial and generous towards guests

hospitalisation

The hospitalizing of a patient, the condition of being hospitalized, or the period a patient stays in hospital.

hospitalité

The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.

hostie

(Christianity) The sacramental bread used in the Eucharist; the host.

hostile

Hateful or hostile.

hostilité

(uncountable) The state of being hostile.

hôte

A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.

hôtel des monnaies

A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.

hôtelier

Someone who owns or runs a hotel.

hôtellerie-restauration

(business) The business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service; the industry which includes the operation of hotels, restaurants, and similar enterprises.

hôtesse

A female host.

hôtesse de l'air

A member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.

hotte

A basket fitted with a strap or straps to allow it to be carried on the back with the carrier's arms free.

hou

A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly.

houe

(when not otherwise specified) An agricultural and horticultural hand tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows or removing weeds by hand.

houer

(transitive) To clear from weeds, or to loosen or arrange the earth about, with a hoe.

houille

(uncountable) A black or brownish black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.

houillère

A mine from which coal (such as lignite or anthracite) is mined.

houka

(recreational inhalants) A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored.

houle

(aviation) A momentary reversal of the airflow through the compressor section of a jet engine due to disruption of the airflow entering the engine's air intake, accompanied by loud banging noises, emission of flame, and temporary loss of thrust.

houlette

A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.

houligan

(derogatory, chiefly, UK, Irish, Commonwealth, slang) A person who engages in antisocial behaviour or drunkenness.

houmous

A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.

houp!

(colloquial) Acknowledging a mistake.

houpier

(chemistry) A monocyclic ligand having three or more binding sites, capable of holding a guest in a central location.

houppier

(chemistry) A monocyclic ligand having three or more binding sites, capable of holding a guest in a central location.

hourd

(architecture, historical) A roofed wooden shield placed over the battlements of a castle and projecting from them.

houri

(Islam) A beautiful virgin girl supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.

hourra

Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.

hourra !

Used to express approval, joy or victory.

houspiller

(transitive, obsolete) To scold; to rail at.

Houte-Si-Plou

(figurative) Any proverbially distant or remote place.

houx

Ilex aquifolium, a species of holly known for its use during Christmastime

HS

(slang) Acronym of fucked/fouled up beyond all recognition/repair/reason/recovery.

HTML

Initialism of Hypertext Markup Language.

huard

(UK, Ireland) A large member of the diver family, Gavia immer, commonly breeding in North America, where it is known as the as common loon.

Hubert

A en given name, borne by an 8th-century bishop of Liège, patron saint of hunters.

hublot

(nautical, obsolete) Thick glass set into the side of a ship to let in light.

hubris

Excessive pride, presumption, or arrogance (originally toward the gods).

huche

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A bed for infants or small children, with high, often slatted, often moveable sides.

Hué

A Vietnamese province with that city as its capital.

huées

A derisive cry or shout.

huer

(intransitive) To shout extended boos derisively.

Hugo

A surname from French.

Hugues

(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

hui

A Chinese lect spoken in Southern Anhui and neighbouring Zhejiang and Jiangxi.

huile

(idiomatic) A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.

huiler

(transitive) To lubricate with oil.

huis

(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.

huissier

(historical, Norman term) A reeve, (specifically) the chief officer executing the decisions of any English court in the period following the Norman Conquest or executing the decisions of lower courts in the late medieval and early modern period.

huissier de justice

(historical, Norman term) A reeve, (specifically) the chief officer executing the decisions of any English court in the period following the Norman Conquest or executing the decisions of lower courts in the late medieval and early modern period.

huit

A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.

huitante

The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.

huitième

The ordinal form of the number eight.

huître

The delicate oyster-shaped morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.

hululement

The cry of an owl.

hululer

To make a hoo, the cry of an owl.

hum

Indicates thinking or pondering.

humain

(fantasy, scifi, mythology) A human as contrasted from superficially similar but typically more powerful humanoid creatures; a member of the human race.

humainement

In a humane manner.

humanisation

The act of humanizing.

humaniste

A person who believes in the philosophy of humanism.

humanitaire

Relating to people's welfare.

humanitariste

Relating to people's welfare.

humanité

The state or condition of being a human being.

humanoïde

Having the appearance or characteristics of a human; being anthropomorphic under some criteria (physical, mental, genetical, ethological, ethical etc.).

humble

Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.

humblement

In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.

humecter

(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.

humer

(transitive) To sense a smell or smells.

humérus

(anatomy) The bone of the upper arm.

humeur

(anatomy) Any liquid portion of the body, such as blood, urine, semen, saliva, especially when expelled.

humide

In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

humidifier

(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.

humidité

Moisture; humidity; dampness.

humiliant

Liable to humiliate, degrade, shame or embarrass someone.

humiliation

The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low. [Mid 16th century.]

humilier

(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]

humilité

The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

humoriste

An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

humoristique

Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.

humour

(medicine) Either of the two regions of liquid within the eyeball, the aqueous humour and vitreous humour.

humus

A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.

Hun

A member of a nomadic tribe (the Huns) who invaded Europe in the fourth century from Central Asia.

hunanais

A Chinese language spoken mainly in Hunan province, China

hune

A framework at the top of a ship's mast to which rigging is attached.

huppe

The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.

hure

(chiefly, British) Head cheese; a terrine made from the head of a pig or calf; originally boar's meat.

hurlement

A yell, shout.

hurler

To make a loud sound, especially like a trumpet.

hurleur

That which howls, especially an animal such as a wolf or a howler monkey.

hurluberlu

(informal, chiefly, derogatory) A strange, odd, eccentric person.

Hus

A surname from Czech, notably borne by Jan Hus, a Czech religious reformer.

husky

Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.

hussard

A member of the light cavalry of any of several European armies.

hutte

A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.

Hyacinthe

A en given name. One of the less common flower names used since the 19th century.

hybride

Of or composed of mixed origin or composition.

hybris

Excessive pride, presumption, or arrogance (originally toward the gods).

Hyderābād

The capital and largest city of Telangana, India.

Hydra

(astronomy) One of Pluto's moons.

hydrargyre

(chemistry, medicine) Mercury (chemical element).

hydrate

(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.

hydraulique

The engineering science that deals with practical applications where liquid is in motion and transmits energy.

hydravion

(aircraft, nautical) Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.

Hydre

(constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a serpent. It lies just south of the zodiac and contains the star Alphard.