Example: The psychologist published astonishing results.
fr: étonnant
broad
adjective
having a distance larger than usual from side to side, wide
Example: Claims used by companies are too broad and vague
fr: large, vaste
claim
verb or noun
verb = state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof
noun = an assertion that something is true
Example: The CMA is investigating Asos regarding claims about their fashion products' sustainability
fr: revendication, demander
commitment
noun
the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity
Example: Any candidate who demonstrates that type of organization and commitment will receive my vote any day.
fr: engagement
consumption
noun
the action of using up a resource.
Example: The average daily consumption of fruit and vegetables is around 200 grams.
fr: consommation
energy guzzler
noun
consume energy to excess
Example: air conditioning is an energy guzzler
fr: energivore, consommateur d’énergie
firmly
adverb
with little possibility of movement, securely / in a way that uses steady power or strength / with resolute determination and strength of character.
Example: Leather suppliers are firmly encouraged to obtain an environmental certification.
fr: fermement, fortement
flood
noun
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land
Example: More than 70 people were killed in the floods, caused when a dam burst.
fr: inondation
generation
noun
all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively / the production or creation of something.
Example: It is a hard task to forecast the origin of generation in real-time logistics situations.
fr: génération, production
greenhouse gases
noun
a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation
Example: As a pollutant, it contributes to global warming because of leaks or poor recycling of refrigerants, which are powerful greenhouse gases.
fr: gaz à effet de serre
husbandry
noun
the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
Example: Good husbandry guarantees fresh and tasty food.
fr: agriculture, élevage
leather
noun
a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
Example: We strongly encourage leather suppliers to reduce their environmental impact.
fr: cuir
misleading
adjective
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example: If it turns out that these companies have made misleading statements, the CMA affirmed they wouldn't hesitate to take measures.
fr: trompeur, faux
motto
noun
a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution.
Example: Under the brand's motto, since there is no planet B, Ecoalf has undertaken the task and outlook to create a new generation of recycled products.
fr: devise, slogan
plant
noun
a living organism of the kind exemplified by trees, herbs... typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis using the green pigment chlorophyll / a place where an industrial or manufacturing process takes place.
Example: The key factor to control are the electrical system's real time characteristics such as frequency or characteristics linked to power plant's output such as reactive power.
fr: plante, centrale
riot
noun
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
Example: The news about the election caused a riot in the city.
fr: émeute
sustainability
noun
the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level / avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance
Example: Sustainability has to do with environmental impact as well as economic and social impact.
fr: durabilité (dans le sens écologique ou non)
to convict
verb
declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
Example: Anna Delvey was convicted for aggravated theft and a large amount of other charges related to her fraudulent activities.
fr: condamner
to forecast
verb
predict or estimate (a future event or trend).
Example: The national weather forecast on television was calling for light snow in Arkansas.
fr: prévoir
to state
verb
express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
Example: The companies have stated that they were committed to providing accurate information.
