French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

aqueous

Of, relating to, or containing water; watery.

astringency

The property of a substance that causes contraction of body tissues, typically tasting sour or bitter and causing a puckering feeling in the mouth.

astringent

A substance that causes body tissues to contract, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor cuts or to dry skin.

asynchronous

Not occurring at the same time; not synchronized in time.

atrocious

Horrifyingly wicked; extremely brutal, cruel, or evil.

authoritarianism

The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, often characterized by a lack of democratic processes.

axiom

A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

barb

A sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fishhook, or similar item, angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.

deep-hued

Having a dark, rich, or intense color.

entrenched

Firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.

forewarner

A person who gives advance warning of a danger, problem, or future event.

nimble

Quick and light in movement or action; agile.