French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

pliant

Easily bent; flexible. Also used metaphorically to describe someone easily influenced or yielding.

sabayon

A light, frothy dessert made by whipping egg yolks, sugar, and wine (usually Marsala) over heat.

sabotage

The deliberate destruction, damage, or obstruction of something, especially for political or military advantage.

sacristan

An official in charge of a sacristy and church valuables, vestments, and related maintenance.

safeguard

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

saga

A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, involved series of events or a documentary film series.

sagacity

The quality of being sagacious; keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewdness.

samba

A Brazilian dance of African origin with a duple meter, or the music associated with it.

sanctum

A private place where one is free from intrusion.

sapience

Wisdom, or the ability to apply knowledge, experience, understanding, and common sense.

sapphire

A transparent precious stone of a rich blue variety of corundum.

saucer

A small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table.