21 This glossary is about two main topics : business and environment. terms
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a claim
noun
a demand or request for something considered one's due
Example: The court had denied their claims to asylum
en: une allégation
Accreditation standards
Noun
Accreditation is a formal recognition process in which a business meets predefined criteria and quality standards, assessed by an independent accreditation body.
Example: Furthermore, they claim that accreditation standards for trainers and affiliates provide little quality control.
en: Normes d'accréditation
accurate
adjective
correct in all details; exact, precise
Example: Obtaining accurate and timely information continued to be our Achilles heel.
en: précis
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Proper noun
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the competition regulator in United Kingdom.
Example: Andrew Guy Tyrie, Baron Tyrie, PC (born 15 January 1957) is a British Conservative Party politician and former chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority.
en: Autorité britannique de la concurrence et des marchés
fit
noun
the cut of a piece of clothing
Example: "the dress was a perfect fit"
en: coupe
Greenwashing
Noun
Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound. Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly.
Example: Sometimes this inevitably results in vague promises and greenwashing.
en: Blanchiment écologique
investigation (into)
noun
the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:
Example: An investigation has been under way for several days into the disappearance of a 13-year-old boy.
en: enquête
leather
noun
a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process
Example: She sank into the softness of her leather chair
en: cuir
misleading = deceptive
adjective
giving an appearance or impression different from the true one
Example: He was good at deceptive conversation – too good.
This appears to be an artificial and misleading notion.
en: trompeur
ongoing
adjective
current; still in progress.
Example: Was it because of an ongoing investigation?
en: en cours
sb is advised to +infinitive
verbal phrase
sth is recommended to you
Example: I've been advised to work harder
en: il est conseillé à qn de + infinitif
statement
noun
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
Example: It wasn't a question, but a flat statement.
en: déclaration
statements given by
phrase
= statements made by
Example: Statements given by the companies are potentially misleading
en: Les déclarations faites par
sustainability
noun
the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Example: Sustainability has to do with environmental impact as well as economic and social impact.
en: durabilité
tag
noun
a tag attached to a garment or other piece of merchandise that includes information about the manufacturer or designer, the fabric or material used, the model number, care instructions, and sometimes the price
Example: new without tags
en: étiquette
The firm's standard practices
noun phrase
a set of guidelines that delineate the expected techniques and procedures
Example: they do not specify if the accreditation applies to particular products or to the firm’s standard practices
en: les pratiques générales de l'entreprise
to apply to
verb
be applicable or relevant
Example: They do not specify if the accreditation applies to particular products or to the firm’s standard practices
en: s'appliquer à
to be committed to v-ing
verb
pledge or bind (a person or an organization) to a certain course or policy
Example: The companies claimed that they were committed to providing accurate information
en: s'engager à
to fall within the framework of
verb
to be part of
Example: The CMA’s work falls within the framework of an current investigation
en: s'inscrire dans
to focus on / to stem from
verb
to be about
en: porter sur
to undertake
verb
to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult:
Example: You can undertake each assignment at your own speed.