Glossary

57 "Traduction appliquée au monde professionnel" terms

This glossary will include 20 words or structures met during class that I have trouble with or I just discovered.

(Power) Generation
en: Production (d'énergie)
Another much bigger one
en: Une autre bien plus importante
Claims
Noun
An assertion that something is true.
Example: They are investigating Asos regarding claims concerning their fashion products’ sustainability.
en: Allégations
Class action
en: Recours collectif
Comforter
Noun
A large, soft, flat bag filled with feathers or artificial material, used on a bed.
Example: The comforters and pillows are made from recycled plastic bottles.
en: Couette
Commitment
Noun
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Example: This fashion brand is being recognized for its commitment to people and the planet.
en: Engagement
Compensation
en: Indemnité
Competition
en: Concurrence
Complaint submitted
en: Plainte déposée
Content provider
en: Fournisseur de contenu
Convicted / Sentenced
en: Condamné
Criminaly charged
en: Inculpé au pénal
Damages
en: Dommages et intérêts
Dispatchable
Adjective
Of or relating to a source of electric energy production whose output can be switched off or on or otherwise moderated according to demand.
Example: These are the main factors allowing the right balance between changing productivity and dispatchable generation.
en: Pilotable
Display
Verb
Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.
Example: Homeowners were asked to display a sign about road safety.
en: Afficher
Effectiveness
Noun
The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result; success.
Example: Its effectiveness was recognized during the 1960s.
en: Efficacité
Endangered
en: Menacé
Fees
en: Honoraires / Frais
Findings
en: Résultats
Food supply
en: Alimentation
Fraudulent
en: Frauduleux
Fund
Noun
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example: He had set up a fund to coordinate economic investment.
en: Fonds
Fund
en: Financer
Hustler / Swindler
en: Arnaqueur / Fraudeur
Implement
Verb
Put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Example: The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year.
en: Mettre en oeuvre
Manufacturer
Noun
A company that produces goods in large numbers.
Example: The manufacturers supply the goods to the distribution centre.
en: Fabricant / Producteur
Misleading
Adjective
Giving the wrong idea or impression
Example: The companies have made misleading statements.
en: Trompeur
Monitor
Verb
Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.
Example: Equipment was installed to monitor air quality.
en: Surveiller
Motto
Noun
A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution.
Example: The family motto is ‘Faithful though Unfortunate’.
en: Devise / Slogan
Negligible
Adjective
So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
Example: The request was so negligible that almost all the residents had accepted.
en: Minime
Neighbor
en: Voisin
Operating in variable-load mode
en: Fonctionnant en mode suivi de charge
Outrageous
en: Exorbitant
Picks up where ... left off
en: Reprends là où ... s'est arrêté
Pics et chutes
en: Peaks and drops
Plaintiff
Noun
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Example: The plaintiff commenced an action for damages.
en: Plaignant / Demandeur
Plan / Predict
en: Prévoir
Plant performance
en: Rendement de la centrale
Power
en: Energie
Promoting / In support of
en: En faveur de
Restitution
en: Dédommagement
Seek to acquire
en: Vise à obtenir
Stake
Noun
In an activity or competition, the stakes are the costs or risks involved in competing.
Example: Two of the main stakes are food supply and buildings.
en: Enjeu
Suburb
en: Banlieue
Supplier
en: Fournisseur
Supply
en: Approvisionnement
Sustainable
Adjective
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Example: Healthy and sustainable food.
en: Durable
To forge ahead
en: Aller de l'avant
To offer
en: Proposer
To pave the way
en: Ouvrir la voie
To sue
en: Poursuivre en justice
Undergo
Verb
Experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant or arduous).
Example: He has recently undergone two operations.
en: Subir
Undertake
Verb
To do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult.
Example: Ecoalf has undertaken on the mission to create only eco-friendly products.
en: Entreprendre
Voltage
en: Tension
Voltage
Noun
An electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.
Example: The key parameters to control are the real-time characteristics of the electrical system such as frequency or voltage.
en: Tension
Volunteer
en: Bénévole
Welfare
Noun
The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
Example: Furs can only be supplied if the animal welfare is guaranteed.
en: Bien-être