a lawsuit filed or defended by an individual acting on behalf of a group
Example: The Plaintiffs, formed by a class action against Apple, are made of FIGARO news application, L’ÉQUIPE 24/24, sports news and streaming app and GESTE, formed by French content providers association
en: un recours collectif
Aggravated theft
noun
Aggravated theft is a more severe charge where the value of the property stolen is greater than the average
Example: Since being convicted of aggravated theft and a whole largess of other charges related to his fraudulent activity, he has been through a lot.
en: vol aggravé
air conditioning
noun
a system for controlling the humidity, ventilation, and temperature in a building or vehicle, typically to maintain a cool atmosphere in warm conditions.
Example: Turn on the air conditioning, it's hot !
en: climatisation
almonds
noun
the oval edible nutlike seed (kernel) of the almond tree, growing in a woody shell, widely used as food.
Example: I am allergic to almond milk
en: amande
as early as
adverbe
at a time that is sooner than people expect.
Example: Traders should wait for the breach and jump into the trend as early as possible.
en: dès lors/ aussitôt que
bra-friendly
noun
en: des attaches bretelles
cattle skins
noun
the hide of a cow
Example: i am a vegan, i can't wear things made of cattle skins
en: la peau de bovin
cell steams
noun
A stem cell is a cell with the unique ability to develop into specialised cell types in the body.
Example: there's more than a million of cell steams in the human body
en: Cellule souche
certifications, accreditations
Noun
like a qualification
Example: You should read the official accreditation before enrolling on this online course
en: Certification
Commitment
noun
he state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity,
Example: You made this commitment, you have to honor it !
en: Engagement
compliant
adjective
disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent.
Example: The items/products have not been used, worn, or washed, and in any case, are compliant with the requirement detailed in the section
en: conforme
components
noun
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.
Example: if a kit is to be returned all of its components must be including
en: composants
deem to
verb
regard or consider in a specified way.
Example: the right to withdraw shall be deemed correctly exercised when all the following instructions/ conditions are met:
en: réputer à quelque chose
Eco-design
noun
Eco-design considers environmental aspects at all stages of the product development process
Example: Novotel created an eco-design bed made of woods sourced from sustainably-managed forests
en: Éco-conception
Eco-friendly
Noun
Something which is turn to the environment
Example: I want my clothes to be more eco-friendly from now on
en: Eco-friendly/ soucieux de l'environnement
energy monitering
noun
Energy monitoring is primarily a management technique that uses energy information as a basis to eliminate waste
Example: A modern energy monitoring system covering initially in France
en: pilotage électrique
freight
noun
goods that are carried from one place to another, by ship, aircraft, train, or truck, or the system of transporting
Example: Historians agree that railway rates both for FREIGHT and passengers considerably undercut those economics
en: fret
global warning
noun
gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants.
Example: the global warning is getting more and more worse and state leaders are doing nothing
en: réchauffement climatique
greenhouse gases
noun
a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Carbon dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons are examples of greenhouse gases.
Example: Though emissions of GREENHOUSE GASES (which trap heat in the atmosphere and are therefore prime suspects in any global warming that might be happening) continue to grow, it is now relatively rare to encounter cities in rich countries whose air is visibly clogged with soot, or whose rivers are choked with chemicals.
en: gaz à effet de serre
greenwashing
Noun
keen to care about environment when it's not
Example: These firms are doing a "greenwashing" campaign to protect their stocks from dropping
en: blanchissement écologique
Hazy
something vague or not precise
Example: What she said was very hazy
en: Vague
heat wave
noun
a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.
Example: during summer 2020 there was a strong heat wave
en: canicule
implement to
verb
put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Example: Suppliers are advised to implement actions to reduce the environmental impact of the tanning processes.
en: mettre en place
in compliance with
préposition
in the way that is required by law or rule
Example: The construction of this module is made in compliance with the highest standards.
en: conformément à
Investigation
Noun
examination, inquiry, research express the idea of an active effort to find out something
Example: The police started an investigation after the case was taken
en: Enquête
lawn
noun
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the garden of a house or park.
Example: dad cut our lawn last week and it's already growing back
en: gazon
milk solids
Noun
the powder that would be left after milk is dried out and the water is removed
en: Lait en poudre
Misleading + noun
adjective
false, not true
en: faux
Money laundry
Noun
the processing of illegal activities to hide money obtain illegally too
Example: The Mayor of Grenoble was prosecuted with money laundry charges
en: blanchissement d'argent
Motto
noun
a slogan
Example: His motto was always "Live, Laugh and Love"
en: devise
MSRP ( manufacturer's suggested retail price)
Noun
is the price that the automaker
en: PDSF (Le prix de détail suggéré par le constructeur, communément appelé prix courant ou prix affiché)
non Fading
noun
not losing color
en: Aucune décoloration
policies/policy
noun
a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party
Example: the new goverment policy prohibited drivers to drunk and drive
en: Directive, loi, norme
politics
noun
the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example: I am not interested in Politics, it is a boring matter to me
en: Politique
pollutant
adjective
a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere.
en: Polluant
polluter
power generation
noun
Electricity generation is defined as electricity generated from fossil fuels, nuclear power plants
Example: We need to consume less power generation, this bill is too exepensive !
en: Production d'élecriticité
power meter
noun
Electricity meter measures electrical energy
Example: Go check the (power) meter, I think something is wrong!
en: compteur
preservatives
noun
substance used to preserve food or ingredients
Example: No preservatives were used in this milk solids
en: conservateurs
renewable energies
noun
Renewable resources are those resources that continue to exist despite being consumed or can replenish themselves over a period of time even as they are used.
Example: Minimize the use of non-energies energies , rely on renewable resources
en: ressouces renouvelables
right to withdraw
Individuals have the right to choose to participate or not
Example: he interviewees will also be reminded about their RIGHT TO WITHDRAW from the interview at any moment
en: Droit de rétractation
seek
verb
to look for something
Example: she's seeking for a new Job urgently since her superior is getting on her nerves
en: Chercher
sensor
noun
a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.
Example: This section shows the settings available for each type of sensor.
en: capteur
shall
verb, modal
Shift dress
Noun
A shift dress is a dress with simple lines that streamlines down your body, flowing down from the shoulders with only very slight differences between the measurements for the bust, waistline, hips, and hem
Example: this is a shift dress from a very famous fashion brand
en: une robe avec une coupe droite
solicitious
adjective
to care about something
en: Soucieux
stifling
verb- ING
making one feel constrained or oppressed.
Example: I felt like I was stifling when I was in my past relationship
en: étouffer, étouffant
suburb
noun
an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.
Example: this a great suburb to raise children, it's very calm
en: banlieue
supply and demand
noun
the amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the desire of buyers for it, considered as factors regulating its price.
Example: economy experiences frequent shocks to aggregate supply and demand
en: L'offre et la demande
sustainably-managed
adjective
Sustainable management has been created to be defined as the application of sustainable practices in the categories of businesses, agriculture, society, environment, and personal life by managing them in a way that will benefit current generations and future generations
Example: Novotel created an eco-design bed made of woods sourced from sustainably-managed forests
en: agriculture durable
tech-rich index
noun
An index is a method to track the performance of a group of assets in a standardized way.
Example: the Nasqad, the tech-rich index jumped to 12% to 20%
en: l'indice de richesse en technologies
the foot-in-the-door strategy
noun
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
Example: The strategy which involves to begin with a small request with the intent to open the way to other requests is also known as the foot-in-the-door strategy.
en: La tactique du Pied-dans-la-porte
to aim/ or an aim
verb or a noun
to score, to goal
Example: His aim was so far, of course he failed
en: cibler
transmission network
noun
A transmission network is a high-voltage system for the transfer of electric power
en: réseau de transport
Tree Nuts
noun
term used to describe nuts that grow on trees
en: les fruits à coque
TTS = true to size
noun
This abbreviation refers to the sizing of the sneakers and means that you can expect that the sneakers will fit you in your normal size
en: correctement taillé
unplug
verb
to take the plug of a piece of electrical equipment out of the place where it is connected to the electricity supply
Example: Did you unplug the iron?
en: débrancher
upon the fact
phrase
en: à condition que, du fait que
voltage
noun
tension
Example: A lot of electric voltage will happen next month, be careful !
en: tension
volunteer
noun
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.
Example: A meeting will be arranged so Sue and the VOLUNTEER can meet on mutual grounds.
en: bénévole
warehouse
noun
a large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored prior to their distribution for sale.
Example: I need to go check if the warehouse still has some of our sold-out products
en: entrepôt
waste trafficking
noun
The illegal export of waste, also known as waste trafficking, is a worrying phenomenon in waste management around the world
Example: This company registered a lot of crime cases regarding environmental criminality, especially cases about waste trafficking and protected wildlife species trafficking.