paraboloid [paraboloids]◼◼◼(surface having a parabolic cross section parallel to an axis, and circular or elliptical cross section perpendicular to the axis; especially the surface of revolution of a parabola) noun [UK: pə.ˈræ.bə.lɔɪd] [US: pə.ˈræ.bʌ.ˌlɔɪd]
parachute [parachutes]◼◼◼(BDSM: scrotum collar from which weights can be hung) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.ʃuːt] [US: ˈpe.rɪ.ˌʃuːt]Both optimists and pessimists contribute to society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute. = Les optimistes tout comme les pessimistes apportent leur contribution à la société. L'optimiste invente l'aéroplane, le pessimiste le parachute.
parachute [parachutes]◼◼◼(device designed to control the fall of an object or person) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.ʃuːt] [US: ˈpe.rɪ.ˌʃuːt]Both optimists and pessimists contribute to society. The optimist invents the aeroplane, the pessimist the parachute. = Les optimistes tout comme les pessimistes apportent leur contribution à la société. L'optimiste invente l'aéroplane, le pessimiste le parachute.
skydiving◼◼◼(jumping out of an aircraft and freefalling) noun [UK: ˈskaɪ.daɪv.ɪŋ] [US: ˈskaɪ.daɪv.ɪŋ]Believe it or not, I went skydiving. = Qu'on le croit ou non, j'ai fait du parachutisme.
paratrooper [paratroopers]◼◼◼(soldier that parachutes from aircraft) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.truː.pə(r)] [US: ˈpe.rə.ˌtruː.pər]
parachutiste nom {m} nom {f}
paratrooper [paratroopers]◼◼◼(soldier that parachutes from aircraft) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.truː.pə(r)] [US: ˈpe.rə.ˌtruː.pər]Ziri became a paratrooper. = Ziri est devenu parachutiste.
parachutist [parachutists]◼◼◼(parachute user) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.ʃuː.tɪst] [US: ˈpæ.rə.ʃuː.tɪst]The parachutist fell into the ocean and drowned. = Le parachutiste est tombé dans l'océan et s'est noyé.
paradigmatic◼◼◼(of or pertaining to a paradigm) adjective [UK: ˈpæ.rə.daɪm] [US: ˈpæ.rə.daɪm]
paradigme nom {m}
paradigm [paradigms]◼◼◼(example serving as a model or pattern) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.daɪm] [US: ˈpe.rə.ˌdaɪm]The reduction of subsidies to the Cultural Heritage sector requires the adoption of a new paradigm. = La réduction des subventions pour le Patrimoine Culturel exige l'adoption d'un nouveau paradigme.
paradigm [paradigms]◼◼◼(linguistics: all forms which contain a common element) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.daɪm] [US: ˈpe.rə.ˌdaɪm]The reduction of subsidies to the Cultural Heritage sector requires the adoption of a new paradigm. = La réduction des subventions pour le Patrimoine Culturel exige l'adoption d'un nouveau paradigme.
paradigm [paradigms]◼◼◼(way of viewing reality) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.daɪm] [US: ˈpe.rə.ˌdaɪm]The reduction of subsidies to the Cultural Heritage sector requires the adoption of a new paradigm. = La réduction des subventions pour le Patrimoine Culturel exige l'adoption d'un nouveau paradigme.
paradis nom {m}
paradise◼◼◼noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.daɪs] [US: ˈpe.rə.ˌdaɪs]Welcome to paradise. = Bienvenue au paradis.
paradise◼◼◼(heaven) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.daɪs] [US: ˈpe.rə.ˌdaɪs]Welcome to paradise. = Bienvenue au paradis.
paradise◼◼◼(very pleasant place) noun [UK: ˈpæ.rə.daɪs] [US: ˈpe.rə.ˌdaɪs]Welcome to paradise. = Bienvenue au paradis.
heaven [heavens]◼◼◼(blissful place or experience) noun [UK: ˈhev.n̩] [US: ˈhev.n̩]John is in heaven. = John est au paradis.