Example: The chairman of the Federal Reserve explained why the Dow Jones had jumped by 5%.
fr: président
a commitment
noun
Example: He demonstrates his commitment to the planet and people
fr: un engagement
a dedicated group
fr: un groupe engagé
a knee-length
adjective
Example: a knee-length dress
fr: longueur ras du genou
a lawn
noun
Example: The owners were asked to leave a sign on their lawn.
fr: une pelouse
a preliminary ruling
fr: un renvoi préjudiciel
a scheme
noun
fr: un système
a set
Example: If you want to return a set, you must return it in its original packaging.
fr: un kit
a stable flow of electricity
fr: un flux d’électricité stable
a statement
noun
Example: Statements made by the companies based on the standards of fabric accreditation system.
fr: une déclaration
a supplier
noun
fr: fournisseur
all of it components
fr: tous les articles le composant
allegedly
adverb
fr: prétendument
carry on
verb
fr: persister
committed
adjective
Example: a committed group
fr: engagé
compensation
noun
Example: indemnité
complaint
noun
Example: according to the complaint filed with the federal court
fr: une plainte
concern
noun
Example: The concerns include the use of vague language that may imply that the collections are greener than they actually are.
fr: une préoccupation, une inquiétude
content provider
Example: an association of French content providers
fr: fournisseur de contenu
controllable
adjective
Example: the controllable production
fr: pilotable
damages
noun
fr: dédommagement
eco-designed
adjective
fr: écoconçu
eco-designed
adjective
Example: eco-designed toothbrushes
fr: eco-conçu
ecolabelled
adjective
fr: écolabellisé
energy storage
fr: le stockage d'énergie
energy-intensive
adjective
Example: Mobile phone chargers are rather energy-intensive.
fr: énergivore
fabric
noun
Example: PeopleTree, an English brand, uses recycled fabric.
fr: tissu
grand larceny, aggravated theft, felony robbery
fr: vol qualifié
greenwashing
noun
Example: It is an ongoing investigation about the risks of greenwashing.
fr: blanchiment écologique
i could eat a horse
to be extremely hungry
fr: j'ai une faim de loup
illegal
adjective
Example: illegal trade
fr: illicite
in accordance with
Example: In accordance with our ecological commitments, we will invest in green energy.
fr: conformément à
in addition to
fr: en plus de
in particular
fr: notamment
in terms of, in the field of, regardind, as far as (France) is concerned
fr: en ce qui concerne (la France)
in the field of environment
fr: le domaine de l'environment
increased
adjective
Example: to experience increased pressure due to production peaks and falls
fr: accrue
inertia
fr: l'inertie
infamous
adjective
fr: tristement célébre
injunction
noun
Example: an injunction against any new anti-competitive conduct
fr: une injonction
law firm
noun
Example: Although there is a majority of women in the profession, men keep the highest positions in law firms.
fr: le cabinet d'avocats
legal fees, legal expenses
fr: frais de justice
load tracking mode
fr: mode suivi de charge
misleading
adjective
Example: It turned out that those companies have made misleading statements.
fr: trompeur
money laundering
noun
fr: blanchiment d'argent
on demand
fr: sur demande
once and for all
Example: Delvey says she used her 320 000 dollar fees to forget her past once and for all.
fr: une fois pour toutes
original packaging
fr: un emballage d'origine
origine
noun
Example: This brand is committed to providing accurate information on the origins of the cotton.
fr: source
possible
adjective
Example: to compensate possible incidents
fr: éventuel
preferably
adverb
fr: de préférece
preservatives
noun
Example: Our cooked meals contain no added preservatives and are eco-friendly.
fr: des conservateurs
receiving
noun
Example: after receiving the products
fr: une réception
recounting
adjective
fr: relatant
rotating
adjective
Example: the rotating reserve of systems
fr: tournant
ruling on the merits
fr: statuant au fond
scam
noun
fr: l'escroquerie
since being convicted
fr: depuis qu'elle a été condamnée
standard
noun
Example: According to the production standards, this sign should be 2 feet broad.
fr: une norme
sustainable
adjective
Example: Those companies presented sustainable products last week.
fr: durable
the class action
Example: the class action against Apple
fr: le recours collectif
the foot-in-the-door technique
Foot-in-the-door (FITD) technique is a compliance tactic that aims at getting a person to agree to a large request by having them agree to a modest request first.
fr: la technique du pied dans la porte
the right of withdrawal
fr: le droit de rétraction
thus
adverb
fr: ainsi
to abuse its power
Example: Apple abuses its power.
fr: abuser de son pouvoir
to aim
verb
Example: The brand aims to reduce a negative impact of fashion industry.
fr: viser
to be committed to
verb
Example: The companies declared that they were committed to providing accurate information.
fr: s'engager à
to be constantly monitored
fr: être surveillé en permanence
to be deemed
fr: être réputé
to be encouraged
fr: être favorisé
to be handed over so
fr: être remis au qqn
to be taken to court
Example: Apple is being taken to court by French application developers.
fr: être poursuivi en justice
to charge
verb
Example: to charge exorbitant user fees
fr: imposer, prélever
to come from
fr: provenir de
to compensate
verb
fr: pallier
to deal with
verb
Example: to deal with short-term changes in demand
fr: parer
to exempt
verb
Example: The seller has expressly exempted you from this at the time of your purchase.
fr: exonérer
to file a complaint
Example: to file a complaint against journalists
fr: porter plainte
to fill the gap
fr: combler l'écart
to initiate
verb
Example: to initiate a mission
fr: entreprendre
to investigate
verb
Example: Authorities are investigating Asos over allegations about something...
fr: enquêter
to involve
verb
Example: This company must involve its customers.
fr: impliquer
to operate
verb
Example: operate in load tracking mode
fr: fonctionner, agir
to pave the way
Example: The tactic of starting with a small request in order to pave the way for other requests.
fr: ouvrire la voie
to process
verb
fr: traiter
to provide
verb
Example: to provide accurate information
fr: fournir
to put up
verb
Example: to put up a sign
fr: apposer
to result
verb
fr: découler
to set out
verb
Example: The right of withdrawal has been exercised according to the procedures set out below.
fr: définir
to take actions
fr: mettre en œuvre des actions
to this day, to date
fr: à ce jour
transportation networks
fr: les réseaux de transport
tree nuts
noun
Example: This product is very allergenic because it contains tree nuts and powder milk.
fr: fruits à coqques
uncontrolable
adjective
Example: uncontrollable variability
fr: non pilotable
variability
noun
Example: result from non-controllable variability
fr: la variabilité
vegetable garden
fr: les potagers
visible
adjective
Example: a visible zipper
fr: apparent
while stifling
Example: They charged annual commissions while stifling innovations.
fr: tout en étouffant
wide
adjective
Example: Statements used by companies are too wide and vague.