French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Peccancy

The state of being sinful or morally wrong.

Pedagogy

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Pedantic

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic.

Pedantry

Excessive concern for minor details and rules; a display of knowledge that is ostentatious or superficial.

Pedicel

A small stalk that supports a flower or fruit.

Pedophile

An adult who is sexually attracted to children.

Peevishness

A state of being easily annoyed, irritated, or petulant about minor or trivial things.

Pelagic zone

The open ocean water column that is neither close to the bottom nor near the shore, comprising the vast majority of habitable space in the world's oceans.

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.

Penetrating-stare

An intense, piercing gaze that seems to examine or understand someone deeply.