French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

apparatus

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

appellation

A name or title.

aqueous

Of, relating to, or containing water; watery.

arbitration

The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.

archivist

A person responsible for preserving, organizing, and maintaining the accessibility of historical documents and records.

arrondissement

A subdivision of a large French city (such as Paris) or a territorial department for municipal administration.

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.

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.

backcountry

A remote, undeveloped area far from cities and towns, often difficult to access.