French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Blue note

A note that is pitched slightly lower than standard tuning for expressive purposes, typically the third, fifth, or seventh scale degree in blues and jazz music.

Bodhisattva

In Buddhism, a person who is on the path to Buddhahood and has made a vow to attain enlightenment for the sake of all beings.

Bohemian

Living in a very informal or unconventional way, typically associated with artists, writers, and musicians.

Bombable

Suitable or designated as a target for a bomb attack.

Bombastic

High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated, pompous, or grandiloquent in speech or writing.

Bon-Mot

A witty remark or a clever saying.

Bora

A strong, cold, northeast wind that blows in winter over the Adriatic Sea, particularly affecting the coasts of Croatia and Slovenia.

Bosk

A small wood or grove.

Brahman

In Hinduism, Brahman is the ultimate, unchanging reality, which is the source of the universe and is beyond the physical world.

Brekzie

A type of rock consisting of angular fragments cemented together.

Bricky

Resembling bricks in texture, color, or general appearance.

Bridle

The headgear used to control a horse, consisting of straps, a bit, and reins.