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20 English language terms

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a class action
A lawsuit filed or defended by an individual acting on behalf of a group
Example: If the class action is maintained, there is a small chance that defendants will lose all cases.
en: Un recours collectif
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a complaint
A written or spoken statement in which someone says that somebody has done something wrong or that something is not satisfactory
Example: He filed a complaint with the commission, charging discrimination based on his disability.
en: Une plainte
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a duvet
A soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fibre, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets.
Example: It's too cold tonight, I need a duvet to sleep!
en: une couette
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a font
A set of printed letters, numbers, and other symbols of the same style
Example: The printer can produce a variety of fonts in virtually any type size.
en: une police (d'écriture)
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a lawn
An area of grass, especially near to a house or in a park, that is cut regularly to keep it short
Example: Will you mow the lawn at the weekend?
en: une pelouse
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a motto
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose
Example: Her motto is "Work hard, play hard".
en: un slogan/une devise
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a plaintiff
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law
Example: The plaintiff commenced an action for damages.
en: un plaignant
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a stake
If you have a stake in something, it is important to you because you have a personal interest or involvement in it
Example: The main stakes are food supply and buildings.
en: un enjeu
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an injunction
An official order given by a law court, usually to stop someone from doing something
Example: She is seeking an injunction banning the newspaper from publishing the photographs.
en: une injonction
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Damages
Money that is paid to someone by a person or organization who has been responsible for causing them some injury or loss
Example: The doctor is claiming damages against the health authority.
en: Dommages-intérêts
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free-range
Kept in natural conditions, with freedom of movement
Example: The eggs they are selling come from free-range hens.
en: élevé.e.s en plein air
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Milk solids
it's milk but with a powder form
Example: These cookies contain milk solids.
en: Lait en poudre
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
You have to take a risk in order to get something good.
en: Qui ne tente rien, n'a rien.
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to carry out
To do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do
Example: Dr Carter is carrying out research on early Christian art.
en: réaliser
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To display
To put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen
Example: The cinema is currently displaying posters of the Rock's lastest movie.
en: Afficher (au sens physique)
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To kick the bucket
To die
Example: Never dreamt she would kick the bucket first.
en: Passer l'arme à gauche
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to seek
To try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object
Example: She is seeking a job.
en: Chercher
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To sue
Institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress
Example: Apple is being sued by French app developers for violating the US antitrust law.
en: Poursuivre en justice
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To tan
To become brown, or to make someone's body or skin, etc. brown, from being in the sun
Example: Her skin tans very quickly in the summer.
en: Bronzer
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Willingness
The quality of being happy to do something if it is needed
Example: She shows a willingness to work on her own initiative.
en: la volonté
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