Here you'll find words linked to -
environment,
business,
fashion/clothe,
law
and some that do not get into a category.
Act of God
nominal group
An accident which arises from a cause which operates without interference or aid from man.
Example: The flooding was surely an act of God.
fr: Acte de Dieu (catastrophe naturelle).
Borne
adjective
To have something put at your charge.
Example: The remaining risk was borne by the owners.
fr: Porté, supporté, assumé, à la charge de
Bovine skin
nominal group
Skin that comes from cattles.
Example: Inner sole:100% Bovine skin
fr: Peau de bovin
Carry out
verb
Perform a task.
Example: Special procedures have been established to carry out studies and investigations.
fr: Mettre en œuvre
Courier
noun
A company or employee of a company that transports commercial packages and documents.
Example: The date is determined by the courier tracking system.
fr: Transporteur
Crocodilian skin
nominal group
Skin that comes from crocodilians
Example: Kering has extended its metal-free tanning process from leather accessories to crocodilian skins used for watchstraps and produced by Kering's tannery, France Croco.
fr: Peau de crocodilien
Drought
noun
A long period when there is little or no rain
Example: This drought affected all economic sectors.
fr: Sécheresse
Energy guzzler
noun / adjective
To define something that consumes a high amount of energy (electricity).
Example: A freezer is almost as much of an energy guzzler as a fridge.
fr: Energivore
Entrust
verb
Assign the responsibility for doing something to someone. Put something into someone's care or protection.
Example: Better to entrust the collection of all information professionals.
fr: Confier, charger
Exempted
adjective
Free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example: Can I be exempted from taking these courses? No.
fr: Exonéré, dispensé, exempté
Flavour/Flavor
noun
A food additive that adds taste to a food product.
Example: It contains no solvents, flavors and no preservatives.
fr: Arôme
Flood
noun
An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits.
Example: A lot of houses were washed away by the flood.
fr: Inondation
GDP (gross domestic product)
abbreviation (nominal group)
The standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.
Example: Defense spending reached 20% of gdp.
fr: PIB (produit intérieur brut)
Husbandry
noun
The cultivation or production of plants or animals, agriculture.
Example: We prefer smaller animal husbandry with reliable genetics and traceability.
fr: Elevage
Lawn
noun
A part of the exterior of a house. It refers to grass in the garden.
Example: Another large terrace with lawn, ideal for children.
fr: Pelouse. Gazon.
Monitor
verb
To watch for something/someone.
Example: We should monitor the entire area.
fr: Surveiller, superviser.
Preposterous
adjective
Contrary to reason or common sense.
Example: His delegation also rejected the preposterous allegations by Japan concerning abductions.
fr: Exorbitant. Absurde. Grotesque.
Preservative
noun
A substance added to foods to make them last longer; to “preserve” them.
Example: This product contains preservatives.
fr: Conservateur
Slaughterhouse
noun
A place where animals are slaughtered for food.
Example: The slaughterhouse should be operational next November.
fr: Abattoir, abattage.
Strain
noun
A severe or excessive demand on the strength, resources, or abilities of someone or something.
Example: Stress and mental strain can also increase sweating.
fr: Pression
Tannery
noun
A place where animal skins are tanned and made into leather.
Example: Her tannery produces suede for luxury brands.
fr: Tannerie
Tree nut
nominal group
Edible that grows on trees.
Example: Most individuals who are allergic to tree nuts can safely consume certain tree nuts.
fr: Fruit à coque
Trifling / Trivial.
adjective
Something that is not important, not big.
Example: It was a trifling matter, just some internal conflict.
Don't waste our time on trivial formalities.
fr: Insignifiant. Futile. Léger. Minime.
Voltage
noun
Voltage is the pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that pushes charged electrons (current) through a conducting loop, enabling them to do work such as illuminating a light. In brief, voltage = pressure, and it is measured in volts (V).
Example: The regulated voltage source has a voltage level greater than the off-chip voltage.
fr: Tension électrique
Well thought
To be considered by other people as good; admired, and approved of.
Example: He's rather well thought of in his field.
fr: Bien vu, bien estimé
Withdraw
verb
To remove or take away something from a particular place or position.
Example: You can always withdraw your consent.
fr: Retirer, révoquer, se rétracter
Woolen
noun
Material.
Example: Wear thick or woolen sock, and water-resistant shoes.
