🇫🇷French to English Lexicon

French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

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Words Starting with "C"

Catholicisme romain
C1noun
English Meaning:

Roman Catholicism

The faith, doctrine, and system of the Roman Catholic Church, characterized by its adherence to the authority of the Pope and the sacraments.

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Ceinture de rouille
C1noun
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Rust-Belt

A region in the northeastern and midwestern United States characterized by declining industry, particularly manufacturing.

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cimeterre
C1noun
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Scimitar

A short, curved sword originating in the Middle East and South Asia, traditionally used by cavalry.

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chipoter
C1verb
English Meaning:

Scrounge

To seek to obtain something, typically food or money, at the expense or through the kindness of others without paying for it.

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crapuleux
C1adjective
English Meaning:

Scummy

Covered with or resembling scum; foul, dirty, or unpleasant.

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conservation de soi
C1noun
English Meaning:

Self-preservation

The protection of oneself from harm, injury, or destruction, often instinctively or selfishly.

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connard
C1noun
English Meaning:

Shithead

An obnoxious, contemptible, or thoroughly unpleasant person.

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choquer la nation
C1verb
English Meaning:

Shock-the-Nation

To cause a significant emotional or psychological impact on a large group of people within a nation.

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Céleste
C1adjective
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Skyborne

Carried or transported through the air.

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crapule
C1noun
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Sleaze

Immoral, corrupt, or distasteful behavior, especially in politics or business.

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Chien de traîne
C1noun
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Sleuthhound

A breed of dog known for its ability to track scents and follow trails, often used in hunting or search and rescue.

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cause unique
C1noun
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Sole Cause

The only reason or factor responsible for a particular outcome or event.

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