French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Pedicel

A small stalk that supports a flower or fruit.

Pedophile

An adult who is sexually attracted to children.

Pellicle

A thin skin or film, especially one that forms on the surface of a liquid.

Peltast

A type of light infantry soldier in ancient Greece, typically armed with javelins and a small shield.

Penal

Relating to, enforcing, or inflicting punishment, especially as authorized by a legal system.

Pentatonic

Relating to or denoting a musical scale of five notes per octave, found widely in folk music and blues.

Per Annum

For each year; annually.

Perceptive

Having or showing a sensitive and keen insight.

Perceptiveness

The quality of having a good understanding of things or being able to notice and understand things quickly.

Percussive

Relating to or produced by striking, hitting, or impacting one object against another, especially to produce a sharp sound.

Perfectionism

Refusal to accept any standard short of perfection, often accompanied by extreme critical self-evaluation.

Perfectionistic

Refusing to accept any standard short of perfection; characterized by an extreme insistence on flawlessness.