French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Case Conference

A meeting where professionals discuss a specific case to make decisions or plan interventions.

Casement

A window that is attached to its frame by one or more hinges.

Cashier's check

A check guaranteed by a bank, drawn on the bank's own funds and signed by a cashier or other authorized bank officer.

Caspian

The largest inland body of water in the world, situated between Europe and Asia.

Cassiopeia

A constellation in the northern sky, named after the queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology, characterized by its distinctive W shape.

Castle

A large fortified building or set of buildings typical of the Middle Ages, defended by thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat.

Catabolic

Relating to the metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in the release of energy.

Catabolism

The metabolic process by which complex molecules are broken down into simpler ones, often releasing energy in the process.

Cataclysm

A large-scale and violent event in the natural world or a sudden, violent political or social upheaval.

Catalyst

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

Catapult

A device used to launch an object a great distance without the aid of explosive devices.

Catastrophe

A sudden and widespread disaster.