L2 S3 Traduction Appliquée - Hodé Lucie

34 In particular, economy, environment and law vocabulary terms

Words seen in english clases and in my personal life (books, articles...)

a recovery
noun
an improvement in the economy marking the end of a recession or decline.
Example: The government claims the upturn in GDP is a sign of recovery.
en: une reprise
A safe
A noun
It is a strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables
Example: A safe is available at the reception
en: Un coffre-fort
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a sight
something seen or worth seeing
Example: Kara and her boyfriend stayed in Montreal for several days and saw the sights.
en: une attraction touristique
a subsidy
Noun
A sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.
Example: Farmers receive a subsidy for growing certain crops.
en: une subvention
Acts of God
Expression
A natural hazard outside human control, such as an earthquake or tsunami, for which no person can be held responsible
Example: Natural disasters such as hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes, floods and storms are typical examples of Acts of God
en: Catastrophes naturelles
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an index
noun
A number or formula expressing a property or ratio
Example: The economist used the cost of living index to compare the livability of different countries. // The consumer price index held steady for several years.
en: un indice, un indicateur
Balance
Noun
Example: Flexibility should enable the system to respond to short-term and real-time variations in the supply/demand balance
en: Équilibre
Business ventures
Noun + adjective
Example: This document is vital to the success of your application and that of your business venture.
en: Entreprise commerciale
Charge, accuse
Verb
To charge with a fault, offense, or crime
Example: They accused him of murder.
en: Inculper
Drought
A noun
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
Example: Corn and potatoes are most affected by drought.
en: La sécheresse
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Earth natural resources
A nominal group
They are resources that are drawn from nature and used with few modifications. On Earth, it includes sunlight, atmosphere, water, land, all minerals along with all vegetation, and wildlife.
Example: They want to reduce the excessive use of earth natural resources
en: Les ressources naturelles de la planète
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Eco-design
Adjective
Eco-design considers environmental aspects at all stages of the product development process, striving for products which make the lowest possible environmental impact throughout the product life cycle.
Example: Novotel offers Eco-designed beds made from wood coming/sourced from sustainably managed forest
en: Ecoconçu
Eco-friendly
Adjective
having a beneficial effect on the environment or at least not causing environmental damage
Example: I use only eco-friendly products
en: Respectueux de la nature
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Energy-intensive
Adjective
Requires a lot of energy
Example: Energy-intensive, it represents 10% of global electricity consumption.
en: Énergivore
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Fabric
Noun
A cloth made by weaving or knitting threads or fibers
Example: Jenny bought some fabric to make a costume
en: Tissu
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Fill the gap
A phrase
What is need to something to make it complete
Example: The factory increased production to fill the gap between supply and demand.
en: Combler l'écart
Food waste
Noun
Discarded uneaten food
Example: The causes of food waste or loss are numerous and occur throughout the food system, during production, processing, distribution, retail and food service sales, and consumption.
en: Gaspillage alimentaire
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Free-range or cage-free eggs
The most significant difference between eggs from cage-free and free range hens is outdoor access. Put simply, free range hens have it, while cage-free hens don't
en: Oeufs de poules élevées en plein air ou hors cage
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Greenwash
Noun
A superficial or insincere display of concern for the environment that is shown by an organization
Example: The CMA actions is part of an ungoing investigation into potential “green washing”
en: Discours écologique de façade
Inflation
Noun
A steady rise in the level of prices
Example: All the countries are touched by the inflation this year.
en: Inflation
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Initiate
Verb
to begin
Example: They initiated major social reforms.
en: Entreprendre / Amorcer / Engager / Initier
Leather
Noun
A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
Example: The car seats were made with real leather.
en: Cuir
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Neighborhood
Noun
Local area, quarter
Example: There are several good schools in the neighborhood.
en: Quartier
oil = petroleum
Noun
refined or crude petroleum.
Example: Saudi Arabia has a lot of oil.
en: le pétrole
Payout
Noun
Money paid, expended, or disbursed, as a dividend or winning
Example: Purchases indeed have become an important source of payout in the recent years
en: Indemnité
Perk
Noun
Become or make more cheerful, lively, or interesting.
Example: Peter's salary isn't very high, but his job comes with great perks like health insurance and a staff discount.
en: Avantage
reimburse
Verb
to pay back
Example: The company will reimburse you the full amount.
en: Rembourser
Slaughter
Noun
Killing animals for food
Example: The slaughter of cattle and sheep is normally carried out in abattoirs.
en: Abattage
Suburb
Noun
Residential area on edge of city
Example: Brixton is a suburb of London.
en: Banlieue
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Supplier
Noun
A person or organization that provides something needed such as a product or service.
Example: We haven't received that order yet; can you phone the supplier and find out what the problem is?
en: Fournisseur
Supply chain
Noun
Process of manufacture and sale
Example: Fur must only be source if animals well-being can be guarantee through robust supply chain verification
en: Chaîne d'approvisionnement
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Sustainable
Adjective
Capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage
Example: Companies present products like sustainable even though it's not the case.
en: Durable
to boost = to stimulate = to reflate
Verb
To encourage to start, begin, or to do some action. To increase again the amount of money and credit in circulation
Example: How is the government stimulating people to create jobs?
en: doper, relancer
to promote
Verb
to help or encourage to flourish
Example: The government is taking measures to promote business.
en: Favoriser