French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Hocus

A term used to describe a trick or deception, especially in the context of magic or illusion.

Hocus Pocus

A phrase used by magicians to signify the performance of a trick or illusion.

Hokkaido

The northernmost of Japan's four main islands, known for its natural beauty, national parks, and ski resorts.

Hokkien

A Chinese dialect originating from the southern Fujian province, widely spoken in Taiwan and among overseas Chinese communities in Southeast Asia.

Holistic

Characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.

Holly

An evergreen shrub or tree with glossy dark green spiny leaves and bright red berries, commonly used as a Christmas decoration.

Hologram

A three-dimensional image reproduced from a pattern of interference produced by a split coherent beam of radiation, such as a laser.

Homage

Special honor or respect shown publicly.

Hombre Libre

A free man, especially in the context of social and political freedom.

Homeopathy

A system of alternative medicine based on the doctrine of likes ('like cures like'), wherein extremely dilute substances are used to trigger the body's natural healing system.

Homonym

Each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.

Homophone

A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often in spelling.