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Claims

a statement saying you think sth is true

Example: the astronomer’s claim that black holes may not exist

fr: Allégations

Concern

worries or fears

Example: concerns about/over the failing housing market

fr: Préoccupation

Eco-friendly

not damaging to the environment

Example: eco-friendly products

fr: Respectueux/-euse de l’environnement

Electricity

energy that produces power for equipment such as TVs, hairdryers, etc

Example: the supply of electricity

fr: Electricité

Heiress

a woman or girl who is heir to sb’s money or property

Example: a wealthy heiress

fr: Héritière

Lined

having a lining

Example: a lined skirt.

fr: Doublé

Manufacturer

a company that produces products for sale

Example: a clothing/automobile manufacturer

fr: Fabricant

Milk solids

the powder that would be left after milk is dried out and the water is removed

Example: This is achieved by subjecting an emulsion of fat, milk solids and sugar or sweeteners, with or without extra ingredients, to heat treatment and then freezing

fr: Lait en poudre

Misleading

(of information) causing people to believe sth that is wrong

Example: The statistics were presented in a misleading way.

fr: Trompeur/-euse

Mission

an official job or an important duty

Example: Our mission is to keep the public safe.

fr: Mission

Motto

a phrase used by an organization to represent its beliefs, aims, etc

Example: a high school motto

fr: Devise

Rival

sb who you compete against

Example: the company’s/team’s main rival

fr: Concurrent/-ente

Sustainability

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level

Example: Improving the sustainability of the food chain is essential in tackling climate change.

fr: Durabilité

To investigate

to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth

Example: Police are investigating allegations of corruption involving senior executives.

fr: Enquêter

To process

to deal with (something) by the appropriate process

Example: Have your photographs been processed?

fr: Traiter

To state

to officially express

Example: The regulations clearly state that this is not allowed.

fr: déclarer

To take actions

to do sth with a particular aim

Example: to take action to reduce crime

fr: Prendre des mesures

Variation

a change in sth

Example: some variation in the quality of the paint

fr: Variation

Waste

a bad or careless use

Example: The film was a complete waste of money/time.

fr: Gaspillage

Withdrawal

when sb withdraws from an activity

Example: his withdrawal from the competition

fr: Retrait