French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Haemorrhoids

Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.

Hagiology

The study of the lives and writings of saints.

Haiku

A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

Hallucination

An experience involving the apparent perception of something not present, typically arising from disorders of the nervous system or in response to certain drugs.

Hallucinogen

A psychoactive agent that causes alterations in perception, mood, and cognitive processes.

Hallucinogenic

Relating to or denoting substances that cause hallucinations.

Halo

A circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon.

Halogen

Any of the elements in group 17 of the periodic table, which includes fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.

Halophile

An organism, particularly a microorganism, that thrives in high salt concentrations.

Halting

Slow and hesitant, often due to lack of confidence, uncertainty, or physical difficulty.

Haman

The villainous antagonist in the biblical Book of Esther who plotted to massacre the Jews of Persia and was ultimately hanged on the gallows he prepared for Mordecai.

Hamburger

A sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat, usually beef, placed inside a sliced bun.