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23 Fashion label and news terms

Writing every words I learnt at school

Aggravated theft
adverb
Aggravated theft is a more severe charge where the value of the property stolen is greater, such as a vehicle for instance, or the person used a weapon in carrying out the crime. It could also apply if the victim suffered harm.
Example: She was sentenced for aggravated theft.
fr: Vol qualifié
Allegedly
adverb
used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
Example: The Final Solution devised in Germany was the most overt and horrific enforcement of negative eugenics in killing thousands of Jews with ALLEGEDLY "inferior" racial characteristics, but it is not the only example of the practical application of eugenics.
fr: Prétendument
associate
noun
a partner or companion in business or at work
Example: I will ask to my associates to deal with.
fr: Collaborateur
Concerns
noun
A thing a company think about in priority.
Example: We should focus on these concerns before dealing with other things
fr: Préoccupation
Courthouse
noun
a building in which a judicial court is held
Example: According to the complaint letf close to the Oakland's federal courthouse.
fr: Tribunal
Debit
noun
Getting take a continuous amount of money
Example: It will not allow them to judge its characters in terms of moral 'DEBIT and credit', yet it still creates a need for the audience to seek a shelter from the full reality of its ending.
fr: Débiter
Eco-design
noun
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: We should consider more the eco-design of our buildings.
fr: Ecoconception
fees
noun
a payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.
Example: The fees for repring the car are high.
fr: Frais
Greenwashing
verb
Whan a company prentend/seems to make an eco-friendly product
Example: Some big companies use greenwashing not to get involved in polemics
fr: Blanchimment écologique
Infamous
Adjective
well known for some bad quality or deed.
Example: Therefore, at the end of 1941 they launched the INFAMOUS attack on the United States Navy at Pearl Harbour and nullified the British naval threat in Singapore.
fr: Tristement célèbre
Lawn
noun
Same meaning as grass on a garden for exemple.
Example: Look how brightful is its lawn
fr: Pelouse
Ordeal
noun
a very unpleasant and prolonged experience
Example: Solitude, as a psychological condition, refers, in part, to a loss of the state of mind and in this insomnia ORDEAL, the most important thing for the Buendia family is to retain memory, a vital component with which a state of mind can be kept or destroyed.
fr: Epreuve
Overcome
verb
succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
Example: Problems associated with developing stem cells to treat disease Although there has been great insight into the potential use of stem cells in medicine, there still remain a large number of issues which need to be OVERCOME before the theory of cell-based therapies can be made a reality.
fr: Pallier à
Prosecute
Verb
institute or conduct legal proceedings against (a person or organization).
Example: During times of crisis, victims may have been less likely to PROSECUTE because of expense.
fr: Poursuivi en justice
Regarding
Preposition
in respect of; concerning.
Example: This will partly be due to the greater concern in today's society over food safety and traceability issues and also the increasing amounts of legislation that are coming into force REGARDING agricultural practices.
fr: En matière de.../ Concernant...
Renowed
Adjective.
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example: The withdrawal right is renowed as well practised whether the following conditions gathered.
fr: Réputé
Restitution
noun
the return of objects that were stolen or lost:
Example: These existing reform movements whetted the appetites for further transformations as radicals became disillusioned with the compromises of existing authorities and hence created their own complex and diverse movement, bent upon RESTITUTION.
fr: Dédommagement
staff
noun
All the people employed by a particular organization.
Example: Plaintiffs are represented by this american attorney staff.
fr: Cabinet
Stifling
adverb
(of heat, air, or a room) very hot and causing difficulties in breathing; suffocating
Example: Stifling innovation and consumer choices.
fr: Etouffant
Suburb
noun
Small disctricts around cities.
Example: My whole family and I live in suburb
fr: Banlieue
to file
verb
A folder or box for holding loose papers together and in order for easy reference.
Example: Jeff's company failed and he was forced to file for bankruptcy.
fr: déposer
Towel
noun
a piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry
Example: Our customers are invited to reuse their towels.
fr: Serviette/ Torchon
Unpaid worker
noun
Someone using his free time to work freely for a company
Example: I will spend my time as unpaid worker during holidays
fr: bénévole