28 introduction appliquée au monde professionnel terms
Accurate
adjective
(especially of information, measurements, or predictions) correct in all details; exact.
Example: But I'm not sure there's any accurate way of proving that one way or the other.
fr: Exacte
Aggravated theft / grand larceny
noun group
Aggravated theft refers to theft that, in addition to the intent to steal property, includes an additional “aggravating” element.
Example: This person was convicted for aggravated theft.
fr: Vol qualifié
Brand
noun
A type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.
Example: Ecoalf is a sustainable and ethic fashion brand.
fr: Une marque
Claims
noun
An assertion that something is true.
Example: He was dogged by the claim that he had CIA links.
fr: Allégations
Commitment
noun
An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.
Example: The company's commitment to quality.
fr: Un engagement
Complaint
noun
A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
Example: I intend to make an official complaint
fr: Une plainte
Damages
noun group
At common law, damages are a remedy in the form of a monetary award to be paid to a claimant as compensation for loss or injury.
Example: The complaint’s goal is to obtain an injunction against any new anticompetitive conduct as well as triple damages for violation of federal antitrust law.
fr: Dommages et interêts
Employees/ partners
noun
Either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity.
Example: This company goal is to co-innovating with its partners.
fr: Collaborateurs
Energy / power
noun
Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Example: Changes in the levels of vitamins can affect energy and well-being.
fr: Énergie
Ethical
adjective
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example: This brand is very ethical and sustainable.
fr: Éthique
Food waste
noun group
Food “waste” refers to food that is fit for consumption but consciously discarded at the retail or consumption phases.
Example: One third of all the food that is produced for human consumption, is wasted. Food waste remains a problem in Europe and around the world.
fr: Gaspillage alimentaire
Husbandry
noun
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
Example: Lot of people are engaged in agricultural activities, primarily animal husbandry.
fr: Élevage
Hustler / scammer
noun
Someone who obtains money by fraud or deceit
Example: If you feel you have been contacted by a scammer who is posing as a representative of a charity, you have the right to take action.
fr: Arnaqueur
Investigation
noun
The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.
Example: An investigation proved that to be the case.
fr: Une enquête
Law firm
noun group
A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law.
Example: The plaintiffs are represented by the American law firm.
fr: Cabinet d'avocat
Maker
noun
A person or thing that makes or produces something.
Example: Apple is being sued by French app developers who accuse the iPhone maker of breaking the US antitrust law by forcing them to pay exorbitant user fees on the app store
fr: Un constructeur
Network
noun
A group or system of interconnected people or things.
Example: The company has a network of 326 branches.
fr: Un réseau
Statements
noun
A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
Example: Do you agree with this statement?
fr: Déclarations
Storage
noun
Space available for storing something, in particular allocated space in a warehouse.
Example: We need long-term storage for our furniture.
fr: Stockage
Suppliers
noun
A person or organization that provides something needed such as a product or service.
Example: Suppliers are advised to carry out actions to reduce the environmental impact of tanning operations.
fr: Fournisseurs
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: Flexibility should allow the system to deal with short-term and real-time variations in the balance between supply and demand.
fr: Offre et demande
Sustainability
noun
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Example: The pursuit of global environmental sustainability.
fr: Durabilité
Tactics / strategy
noun
An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
Example: The minority attempted to control the Council by a delaying tactic.
fr: Une tactique
The task
noun
A piece of work to be done or undertaken.
Example: A new manager was given the task of developing the club's talent.
fr: La mission
Voltage
noun
An electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.
Example: Electrostatic voltmeters are now almost entirely used for the measurement of high voltages from 2000 to 50,000 volts employed in electrotechnics.
fr: Tension électrique
Volunteer worker
noun
A volunteer is someone who does work without being paid for it, because they want to do it.
Example: Im a voluntary worker and I do voluntary work for the homeless.
fr: Un travailleur bénévole
Wary
adjective
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
Example: Consumers shall be wary towards online sold products.
fr: Méfiant
Welfare
noun
The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
Example: The animal welfare must be guaranteed through strict verifications
