French to English Dictionary (Dictionnaire Français-Anglais)

persecution

Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs.

persistent

Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

perspicacious

Having a ready insight into and understanding of things.

pharmaceutical

A compound manufactured for use as a medicinal drug.

pharmacology

The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.

philosophical

Relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

philosophy

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

phraseology

A particular mode of expression, or a set of phrases used in a particular field.

phytoplankton

Microscopic marine algae that form the basis of the marine food web.

pile

A heap of things laid one on top of another.

pillar

A tall structure supporting a building or standing alone as a monument.

pipette

A slender tube for measuring or transferring a small quantity of liquid, especially in a laboratory.