French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

proficiency

A high degree of competence or skill; expertise.

prospector

A person who searches for mineral deposits, gold, or other valuable resources in a specific region.

shirt

A garment for the upper body, typically made of cotton or a similar fabric, with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front.

shriek

A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream.

slaked-lime

Calcium hydroxide, obtained by treating calcium oxide with water.

sleazy

(of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral; of low quality.

squawk

A loud, harsh, or abrupt noise, such as that made by a bird.

stratum-corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead, keratinized cells that form a protective barrier for the skin.

triangular-trade

A multilateral system of trading in which a country pays for its imports from one country by its exports to another, historically specifically referring to the transatlantic trade route involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

undercurrent

A underlying feeling or influence, especially one that is contrary to the prevailing atmosphere or general tendency.

usability

The degree to which something is easy to use and compatible with the user's needs.

wink

An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a private signal, a hint, or expression of affection.