English words from French
- areAn accepted (but deprecated and rarely used) metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, or a former unit of approximately the same extent. Symbol: a.
- pageOne of the many pieces of paper bound together within a book or similar document.
- mayTo be strong; to have power (over).
- researchDiligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to oneself).
- developmentThe process of developing; growth, directed change.
- phoneA device for transmitting conversations and other sounds in real time across distances, now often a small portable unit also capable of running software etc.
- fileA collection of papers collated and archived together.
- mainOf chief or leading importance; prime, principal.
- pointSomething tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark.
- categoryA group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.
- laA syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale.
- paymentThe act of paying.
- augustAwe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.
- eventAn occurrence; something that happens.
- similarHaving traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
- formatThe layout of a publication or document.
- editionA written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.
- editA change to the text of a document.
- enThe name of the Latin script letter N/n.
- bankAn institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs.
- noneNot any of a given number or group.
- lakeA large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid.
- discountTo sell at a reduced price.
- bayA body of water (especially the sea) contained by a concave shoreline.
- instituteAn organization founded to promote a cause
- effectiveHaving the power to produce a required effect or effects.
- careerOne’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time.
- leaveTo cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
- artistA person who creates art.
- modeA particular means of accomplishing something.
- multipleMore than one (followed by plural).
- industrialOf or relating to industry, notably manufacturing.
- glassAn amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
- optionOne of a set of choices that can be made.
- peterradiotelephony clear-code word for the letter P.
- steelAn artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.
- employeeA person who provides labor to a company or another person.
- CharlesA male given name from the Germanic languages.
- resortA place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
- roseA shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.
- primeFirst in importance, degree, or rank.
- campaignA series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.
- branchThe woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
- integrationThe act or process of making whole or entire.
- realityThe state of being actual or real; realness.
- amendmentAn alteration or change for the better; correction of a fault or of faults; reformation of life by quitting vices.
- ciscoAny North American freshwater fish of certain species of the genus Coregonus that live in cold-water lakes.
- heyAn exclamation to get attention.
- idealPertaining to ideas, or to a given idea.
- existto be; have existence; have being or reality
- identificationThe act of identifying (i.e., which one, which thing).
- retirementAn act of retiring; withdrawal.
- jeanDenim.
- visaA permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited.
- initiativeServing to initiate.
- OrleansA cloth made of worsted and cotton, used for making clothes.
- contestControversy; debate.
- pushTo apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
- janeused as a placeholder name for any woman, especially a young working-class woman
- cartoonA humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.
- consultantA person or party that is consulted.
- recruitmentThe process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces.
- eroticRelating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
- analystSomeone who analyzes.
- pantsAn outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers.
- terrorismThe system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.
- cabinetA storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall.
- avhave
- rushA sudden forward motion.
- independenceThe quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
- ignoreTo deliberately not listen or pay attention to.
- acrobatAn athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.
- thermalPertaining to heat or temperature.
- realizeTo become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
- republicanAdvocating or supporting a republic as a form of government, advocating or supporting republicanism.
- terryA type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.
- deputyOne appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
- barryA field divided transversely into several equal parts, and consisting of two different tinctures interchangeably disposed.
- floristA person who sells flowers.
- literaryRelating to literature.
- flexibilityThe quality of being flexible, whether physically or metaphorically.
- corpsA battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.
- engagementAn appointment, especially to speak or perform.
- arrangementThe act of arranging.
- cadA low-bred, presuming person; a mean, vulgar fellow, especially one that cannot be trusted with a lady.
- resistantA person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.
- passageA paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.
- chaseThe act of one who chases another; a pursuit.
- cosmeticImparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
- lawnGround (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.
- gelA semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
- deploymentAn arrangement or classification of things.
- helenAny of various papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
- diagramA plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show the function or operation of something, or to show the relationships between the parts of a whole.
- ejaculationThe act of ejecting or suddenly throwing fluid or some other substance from a duct or other body structure.
- syndicateA group of individuals or companies formed to transact some specific business, or to promote a common interest; a self-coordinating group.
- physiologyA branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.
- passportAn official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.
- rallyA public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.
- cosmeticsPreparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes.