French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

Castle

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

Castral

Relating to a castle or fort.

Castrati

Male singers who were castrated before puberty to maintain their high vocal range.

Casual Shirt

A lightweight, informal shirt typically made of cotton or linen, designed for comfort and casual wear.

Casuistic

Involving or relating to the resolution of moral problems by the application of general ethical principles to specific cases, often used pejoratively to imply sophisticated but misleading reasoning.

Cat

A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws, widely kept as a pet or for catching mice.

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.

Cataclysmic

Relating to or denoting a catastrophic event that causes sudden and violent changes or destruction.

Catalog

A complete list of items, such as goods for sale or books in a library, typically arranged systematically in order.

Catalyst

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