French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Fossil Biology

The branch of biology that deals with the study of fossils and the history of life on Earth.

Free-Market-Bloc

A coalition of countries or regions that promote free trade and economic cooperation among themselves.

Guishucai Chan

A term referring to property or assets owned by an individual or entity.

Hill of beans

Something of trivial value, insignificance, or worthlessness.

Hodgepodge

A confused mixture of diverse things.

Jewel-de-Prêt-à-Porter

A piece of jewelry that is designed to be worn with ready-to-wear clothing.

Knobbly

Having many bumps, lumps, or protuberances; rough and uneven in shape.

Lace-curtain

Denoting or characteristic of a middle-class or socially aspiring group, especially of Irish descent.

Marting

A style of sturdy, durable lace-up leather boots featuring cushioned soles and distinctive yellow stitching, widely adopted into modern fashion and youth subcultures.

Muzzy

Vague, indistinct, or confused in mind or perception.

Nursemaid

A female servant employed to care for young children in a household.

Pandora's Box

A source of unforeseen troubles or problems, often as a result of curiosity or a desire to know.