English glossary by Battandier-Ferbus Zoé

20 Grammar & Translation terms

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A large amount of
Variable noun
The amount of something is how much there is, or how much you have, need, or get.
Example: "It isn't easy to forecast the origin of generation in real time logistics situation within an electric system with a large amount of RE variations."
fr: De grandes quantités de
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Claims
Noun
State or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof/ An assertion that something is true.
Example: "They were investigate about claims regarding the quality of their product."
fr: Allégations
Magnifying glass
Commitment
Noun
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Example: "The project relies on employee commitment."
fr: Engagement
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Goodwill
Noun
Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.
Example: "The scheme is dependent on goodwill between the two sides."
fr: Bonne volonté
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Greenwashing
Noun
Marketing process or public relations used by an organization to create a misleading image of environmental responsibility.
Example: "Some companies use the environmental subject to promote and lie about their product, its a form of greenwashing."
fr: Blanchiment écologique
Earth Globe
Homeowners
Noun
A person who owns their own home.
Example: "Homeowner farmers and ranchers are in a new project."
fr: Les propriétaires
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If it turns out (that)
Phrase
To happen or become known to happen in a particular way.
Example: "If it turns out that Adidas has introduced misleading descriptions..."
fr: S'il s'avère que
In order to
Subordinating conjunction
According to a particular sequence/To express the purpose of something.
Example: "This is the choice they make in order to expose them selves to a larger market."
fr: Afin de
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Logistics network
Noun group
What links manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers; and is therefore a key component within the Supply Chain. Transport, warehouse and distribution centre operations are what link manufacturers to end consumers (directly or in-directly).
Example: "Lushan Logisitcs network are very convenient."
fr: Réseaux de transport
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Misleading Statement
Adjective
A statement that is known or believed by its maker to be incorrect or untrue and is made especially with intent to deceive or mislead. Can be punished for that.
Example: "This company made misleading statements about their earnings."
fr: Déclaration trompeuse
Motto
Noun
A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideas of an individual, family, or institution.
Example: "Just do it" its a Nike motto.
fr: Devise
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Pave the way
Phrase
Create the circumstances to enable (something) to happen or be done.
Example: "The proposals will pave the way for a resolution to the problem."
fr: Ouvrir la voie
Road safety
Noun group
Methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or seriously injured.
Example: "The links are important to future training in ROAD SAFETY with children."
fr: Sécurité routière
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Suppliers
Noun
A person or organization that provides something needed such as a product or service.
Example: "Every major energy supplier upped their prices."
fr: Fournisseurs
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Supply and demand
Noun group
Supply refers to the market's ability to produce a good or service, whereas demand refers to the market's desire to purchase the good or service.
Example: "The gap between supply and demand is enormous."
fr: L'offre et la demande
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Supply chain
Noun
The sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity.
Example: "It has the potential to shape the supply chain used in the supermarkets."
fr: Chaîne d'approvisionnement
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Sustainability
Noun
Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. (In this case)
Example: "The pursuit of global environmental sustainability is really important."
fr: Durabilité
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To fill (in) the gap
A phrase
To add what is need to something to make it complete.
Example: "It aims to fill the gap between development assistance and commercial financial support."
fr: Combler l'écart
To shield (it from)
A verb
Protect from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.
Example: "To shield it from short-term changes".
fr: Pour parer (quelque chose)
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Which is able to provide
A phrase
Able to : used for saying what someone can do; have particular skill; succeed in doing something; have enough. In this case make available, something wanted or needed.
Example: "Hydroelectricity is a unique technology which is able to provide the entirety of the system services."
fr: Qui est capable de fournir
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