Anthropologist (Anthropologue) (an-thruh-POL-uh-jist)
Studies human societies and cultures and their development.
The anthropologist conducted fieldwork in remote communities.

Epidemiologist (Épidémiologiste) (ep-i-dee-mee-OL-uh-jist)
Studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
The epidemiologist investigated the outbreak of the novel virus.

Actuary (Actuaire) (AK-choo-er-ee)
Compiles and analyzes statistics and uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums.
The actuary assessed the financial implications of the new policy.

Cartographer (Cartographe) (kar-TOG-ruh-fer)
Makes maps and charts.
The cartographer meticulously updated the nautical chart.

Philologist (Philologue) (fi-LOL-uh-jist)
Studies language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics.
The philologist analyzed the ancient manuscript to understand its linguistic evolution.

Ornithologist (Ornithologue) (or-nuh-THOL-uh-jist)
Studies birds.
The ornithologist identified several rare species in the nature reserve.

Sommelier (Sommelier) (so-muhl-YAY)
A wine steward in a fine dining establishment, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing.
The sommelier recommended a vintage Bordeaux to complement the meal.

Geophysicist (Géophysicien) (jee-oh-FIZ-uh-sist)
Studies the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, including its magnetic field and gravity.
The geophysicist monitored seismic activity using advanced sensors.

Palaeontologist (Paléontologue) (pay-lee-on-TOL-uh-jist)
Studies fossil animals and plants.
The palaeontologist excavated dinosaur bones from the archaeological site.

Lexicographer (Lexicographe) (lek-si-KOG-ruh-fer)
A person who compiles dictionaries.
The lexicographer worked diligently on the new edition of the dictionary.

Jurisprudence (Jurisprudence) (joor-is-PROO-duhns)
The theory or philosophy of law.
The professor lectured on different schools of jurisprudence.

Ecology (Écologie) (i-KOL-uh-jee)
The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
The research focused on the delicate ecology of the rainforest.

Finance (Finance) (FYE-nans)
The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.
She has a deep understanding of international finance.

Topography (Topographie) (tuh-POG-ruh-fee)
The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
The geological survey included a detailed study of the region's topography.

Linguistics (Linguistique) (ling-GWIS-tiks)
The scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics.
His doctoral thesis was in the field of historical linguistics.

Aviculture (Aviculture) (EY-vi-kul-cher)
The rearing of birds, especially for commercial purposes or conservation.
The zoological park has a dedicated section for aviculture.

Oenology (Œnologie) (ee-NOL-uh-jee)
The study of wine and winemaking.
The vineyard owner consulted with an expert in oenology to improve their production.

Seismology (Sismologie) (size-MOL-uh-jee)
The study of earthquakes and seismic waves that move through and around the Earth.
The seismology department recorded a minor tremor in the region.

Palaeobotany (Paléobotanique) (pay-lee-oh-BOT-uh-nee)
The branch of paleontology concerned with the study of fossil plants.
The scientist specialized in the palaeobotany of the Cretaceous period.

Etymology (Étymologie) (et-uh-MOL-uh-jee)
The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
The lecture explored the etymology of common English words.

Extrapolate (Extrapoler) (ik-STRAP-uh-leyt)
To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information.
Based on current trends, we can extrapolate future market growth.

Synthesise (Synthétiser) (SIN-thuh-size)
To combine separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole.
The report synthesised data from various sources to draw a conclusion.

Adjudicate (Juger) (uh-JOO-di-kayt)
To make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute.
The committee will adjudicate on the applications next week.

Delineate (Délimiter) (dih-LIN-ee-ayt)
To describe or portray something precisely.
The speaker carefully delineated the key differences between the two theories.

Decipher (Déchiffrer) (dee-SYE-fer)
To succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying something obscure.
The historian managed to decipher the ancient hieroglyphs.

Incubate (Incuber) (IN-kyoo-bayt)
To keep eggs or cells warm so that they develop; metaphorically, to foster the development of an idea.
The entrepreneur allowed the business idea to incubate for several months.

Curate (Organiser une exposition) (KYOOR-ayt)
To select, organize, and look after the items in a collection or exhibition.
The museum hired a new expert to curate their contemporary art collection.

Hypothesise (Formuler une hypothèse) (hye-POTH-uh-size)
To form a hypothesis or assumption.
The researchers hypothesised that the new drug would be effective.

Excavate (Excaver) (EKS-kuh-vayt)
To dig out something from the ground.
Archaeologists will excavate the site to uncover ancient artifacts.

Codify (Codifier) (KOD-i-fye)
To arrange laws or rules into a systematic code.
The government decided to codify the existing environmental regulations.