This glossary is intended to broaden the vocabulary we have learned in class in preparation for the end-of-year exams.
The goal is to spot translation errors using computer assisted translation
Accreditation
Noun
official approval given by an organization stating that somebody/something has achieved a required standard
Example: The Accreditation of Prior Learning scheme allows work experience to be added towards qualifications.
en: Accréditation
Advertise
Verb
To tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it
Example: a glossy brochure advertising holidays in the Maldives
en: Announcer
Applies
Verb
To make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.
Example: The developers applied for planning permission to build over 200 houses.
en: S'appliquer
bovine
adjective
connected with cows
Example: Half of the cows in the herd fell victim to bovine TB.
en: bovin
Brand
noun
A type of product, service, etc. made or offered by a particular company under a particular name
Example: What brand of shoes do you buy?
en: Marque
Broad
wide
Example: We must ensure the project is of advantage to the broader community and does not just benefit a few individuals.
en: Vaste
Casual
adjective
casual clothes (= comfortable clothes that you choose to wear in your free time)
Example: The casual feel of the room made him comfortable there.
He gave a casual glance in her direction.
en: Décontractée / désinvolte
Claim
Verb
To say that something is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it
Example: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer.
en: Declaration
Committed
adjective
willing to work hard and give your time and energy to something; believing strongly in something
Example: Sheila was fully committed to her family, above all else.
en: S'engager
Criteria
Noun
a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
Example: What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
en: Critère
deforestation
noun
The act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area
Example: The activist group campaigns against deforestation.
en: Déforestation
Eco-responsible
adjective
not harmful to the environment. "I use only eco-friendly products"
Example: This is arguably less eco-friendly than doing up an old home
en: Respectueux de la nature
Fabric
Noun
material made by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, curtains, etc. and for covering furniture
Example: They sell a wide variety of printed cotton fabric.
en: Tissue
Fashion
Noun
a popular
en: Mode
Flatter
verb
flatter somebody to say nice things about somebody, often in a way that is not sincere, because you want them to do something for you or you want to please them
Example: Tim tried to flatter his boss.
en: Flatter
foot-in-the-door
idioms
to make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career, etc.
en: Le pied dans la porte
Green wash
Noum
activities by a company or an organization that are intended to make people think that it is concerned about the environment, even if its real business actually harms the environment
Example: The campaign was little more than greenwashing to improve the oil company's image.
en: Blanchissement écologique
heiress
noun
heiress (to something) a female heir, especially one who has received or will receive a large amount of money
Example: Shawna is heiress to a large fortune, so she doesn't need to worry about finding a good job
en: heritière
Hem
Noun
the edge of a piece of cloth that has been turned under and sewn, especially on a piece of clothing
Example: The hem of Kate's dress was too low, so she went to see a tailor.
en: Ourlet
hides
verb or noun
To put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found.
A hide or skin is an animal skin treated for human use
Example: As children, we would hide from our parents.
I started running from the tornado to save my hide.
en: Cacher / Peau animal
Investigate
Verb
To carefully examine the facts of a situation, an event, a crime, etc. to find out the truth about it or how it happened
Example: The case will be investigated in detail to determine whether the claims are true.
en: Enquêter
Market
Noun
People who buy and sell goods in competition with each other.
Place where people buy and sell goods; the open area or building where they meet to do this
Example: The firm will expand its size to claim more market share.
en: Marché
Motto
noun
A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behaviour
Example: The school's motto is: ‘Duty, Honour, Country’.
‘Live and let live.’ That's my motto.
en: Devise
Ongoing
Adjective
continuing to exist or develop
Example: The police investigation is ongoing.
Training is part of our ongoing career development program.
en: En cours
Provide
Verb
to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
Example: She did not provide any evidence to substantiate the claims.
en: Apporter / Fournir
Regardless
adverb
paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
Example: The weather was terrible but we carried on regardless.
en: Quelque soit
Restitution
Noun
restitution (of something) (to somebody/something) (formal) the act of giving back something that was lost or stolen to its owner
Example: I'm still waiting for the return of my drill.
en: Restriction
Scoop back
A sexy and casual top, featuring a low scooped back; reversible allowing you to wear the deeper scoop
en: Dos échancré
Statement
Noun
something that you say or write that gives information or an opinion
Example: A government spokesperson made a statement to the press.
en: Déclaration
Sunniest
Adjective
with a lot of bright light from the sun
Example: The outlook for the weekend is hot and sunny.
en: Ensoleillé
Sustainable
Adjective
Involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment.
That can continue or be continued for a long time
Example: This furniture is made of wood from sustainable sources.
en: Durable
Tags
noun
a small piece of paper, cloth, plastic, etc. attached to something to identify it or give information about it
Example: Tim cut out the tag on his shirt, as it was irritating him.
en: Etiquette
The one of the first
Idioms
one of very few : one in a small class or category.
Example: Here was one of the first things they built
en: L'un des premiers
Undertake
verb
undertake something to make yourself responsible for something and start doing it.
undertake to do something | undertake that… to agree or promise that you will do something.
Example: The builder agreed to undertake the renovation.
en: Entreprendre
Visible zip
Example: She was the first to put visible zippers in dresses
en: Fermeture transparente
welfare
noun
statutory procedure or social effort designed to promote the basic physical and material well-being of people in need.
Example: She donates to organizations concerned about animal welfare.
en: bien être
Well-known
adjective
known about by a lot of people.
Example: It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant.
Many actresses and actors are well known all around the world.
en: Connu pour
Whether
Conjunction
Used to express a doubt or choice between two possibilities.
Used to show that something is true in either of two cases
Example: It is simply impossible to ascertain whether or not the department will receive enough funding next year.
en: Qu'il s'agisse
Which aims
be aimed at doing something to have something as an aim
Example: These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime.
en: Qui vise à
withdrawal
noun
withdrawal (of something) (from something) the act of moving or taking something away or back
Example: Many countries believe in the withdrawal of freedom and other privileges from somebody who has committed a crime.
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