Glossary for the applied translation course. This glossary must have at least 20 terms and contain vocabulary presented in the brochure as well as vocabulary from additional readings.
Commitment
noun
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Example: The company is recognized for its commitment to the planet.
fr: engagement
Crocodilian
adjective
Relating to crocodiles
Example: Crocodilian leather must come from certified farms.
fr: Crocodilien
Disclaimer
noun
A disclaimer is a defensive measure, used generally with the purpose of protection from unwanted claims or liability.
Example: Such a notice can be an effective disclaimer of liability.
fr: clause de non-responsabilité
Dispatchable
adjective
Dispatchable generation refers to sources of electricity that can be programmed on demand at the request of power grid operators, according to market needs.
Example: These are the main factors that enable the right balance between changing productivity and dispatchable generation.
fr: Pilotable
Finding
Noun
Result, discovery
Example: The psychologists published surprising findings.
fr: résultat
Font
Noun
set of printable or displayable typography or text characters in a specific style and size.
Example: The tagline was written in an ugly font.
fr: police (typographie)
Hen
noun
female chicken
Example: The purpose of the scheme is to grant State aid to reduce the incidence of salmonella on hen farms.
fr: poule
Husbandry
noun
the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
Example: All aspects of animal husbandry
fr: élevage
Logistics network
Nominal group
The Logistics Network is what links manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers and a key component of the supply chain.
Example: the logistics network must be be constantly monitored.
fr: Grille de transport
Milk solids
nominal group
dehydrated milk powder
Example: This cake contains milk solids.
fr: Lait en poudre
Overuse
noun
excessive use
Example: The brand aims to reduce the overuse of the planet's natural resources
fr: utilisation excessive
RE
Acronym
Renewable energy
Example: In the energy market, several competitors and going head to head to fill the gap between supply and demand originating from the non-dispatchable variability of RE.
fr: RnE
Rendering
noun
a translation of a book or piece of writing into a different language or a different style
Example: In cases where it is not possible to accurately represent the statement in translationn consider signalling this to the reader or nuancing with two possible renderings.
fr: interprétation
Right of withdrawal
Noun group
possibility to unilaterally cancel a contract
Example: Consumers have a period of 15 days to exercise their right of withdrawal
fr: Droit de rétractation
RRP
Acronym
Recommended Retail Price.
Example: RRP170$
fr: PDSF
Sepulchral
adjective
gloomy, dismal, relating to a tomb or internment
Example: In the midst of a sepulchral silence, they waited.
fr: funeste, sépulcral
Serendipitous
adjective
happy accident
Example: The researchers made a serendipitous discovery.
fr: Fortuit, heureux hasard
Slippery
adjective
(of a word or concept) elusive in meaning because changing according to one's point of view.
Example: How can 'shall' be so slippery, when every lawyer knows that it denotes a mandatory action?
fr: Fuyant, instable
Standard
noun
Something used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.
Example: The statements given by the companies about the accreditation systems and standards of the fabrics are potentially misleading.
fr: norme
Tannery
Noun
a place where animal hides are tanned; the workshop of a tanner.
Example: Leather suppliers must provide information about the slaughter and the tannery.
fr: Tannerie
To obscure
Verb
keep from being seen; conceal
Example: The facade of this pretty house is entirely obscured by a huge sign.
fr: obscurcir
Willingness
noun
an inclination or tendency
Example: She shows a willingness to work on her own initiative.
