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43 English courses terms

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a shift dress
adjective
a straight dress
Example: She was wearing a plain white cotton shift dress.
fr: une robe droite
allowance
noun
a sum of money paid regularly to a person to meet needs or expenses
Example: Employees relocating to London receive a maximum allowance of £1000 a year.
fr: indemnité
bulky
adjective
taking up much space; large and unwieldy
Example: She carried a very bulky package on the bus.
fr: volumineux
business venture
noun
a new business that is formed with a plan and expectation that financial gain will follow
Example: For any new business venture, there needs to be a good plan.
fr: projet d'entreprise
clunky
adjective
solid, heavy, and old-fashioned
Example: The clunky handsets looked old-fashioned as soon as they were launched.
fr: massif, imposant, maladroit
coarse
adjective
rough or harsh in texture
Example: Linen is a coarse-grained fabric.
fr: grossier
con artist
noun
a person who cheats or tricks others by persuading them to believe something that is not true
Example: I thought I was a good con artist.
fr: escroc
containment
noun
the action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile country or influence
Example: The government is pursuing a policy of containment.
fr: endiguement
fleeting
adjective
lasting for a very short time
Example: This is just a fleeting visit.
fr: fugace
flimsy
adjective
insubstantial and easily damaged
Example: We spent the night in a flimsy wooden hut.
fr: fragile
flock
noun
a number of birds of one kind feeding, resting, or travelling together
Example: The shepherd is bringing his flock down from the hills.
fr: troupeau
foot in the door
idiom
to make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career, etc
Example: Making contacts can help you get a foot in the door when it comes to getting a job.
fr: pied dans la porte
forecast
verb
predict or estimate (a future event or trend)
Example: Snow has been forecast for tonight.
fr: prévoir
gauge
verb
an instrument that measures and gives a visual display of the amount, level, or contents of something
Example: Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature.
fr: jauge
grand larceny
phrase
theft of personal property having a value above a legally specified amount
Example: They still face charges of grand larceny, and falsifying business records.
fr: grand larcin / vol qualifié
greenwashing
noun
the process of conveying a false impression or misleading information about how a company's products are environmentally sound
Example: The campaign was little more than greenwashing to improve the oil company's image.
fr: éco-blanchissement
guzzler
noun
a person who eats or drinks something greedily
Example: This car's a real gas guzzler.
fr: glouton
hasty
adjective
done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example: He warned against making hasty decisions.
fr: précipité
hijack
verb
unlawfully seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes
Example: Two men hijacked a jet travelling to Paris and demanded $125,000.
fr: détournement
husbandry
noun
the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals
Example: He gave a lecture on crop and animal husbandry.
fr: élevage
lining
noun
a layer of different material covering the inside surface of something.
Example: The lining of my jacket is torn.
fr: une doublure
meandering
adjective
to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination
Example: She gave a long meandering speech.
fr: flânerie
mushy
adjective
excessively sentimental
Example: I hate those mushy love stories.
fr: détrempé
no-frills
adjective
without unnecessary extras, especially ones for decoration or additional comfort.
Example: It's a no-frills store supplying only basic goods at affordable prices.
fr: sans fioritures/pas de chichis
numb
adjective
(of a part of the body) deprived of the power of physical sensation
Example: My fingers were numb with cold.
fr: engourdi
perk
noun
become or make more cheerful, lively, or interesting
Example: The perks of being a wallflower.
fr: avantages
price skimming
noun
a product pricing strategy by which a firm charges the highest initial price that customers will pay and then lowers it over time.
Example: Whether it is a pricing strategy such as price skimming or pricing tactics such as dynamic pricing, there is a model for each situation.
fr: écrémage / gonfler les prix
rekindle
verb
revive (something lost or lapsed)
Example: The holiday was a last chance to rekindle their love.
fr: raviver
restitution
noun
payment for loss, damage, or injury
Example: The chemical company promised to make full restitution to the victims for the injury to their health.
fr: dédommagement
scalability
noun
the capacity to be changed in size or scale.
Example: There are doubts about the profitability and the scalability of the company's web business.
fr: évolutivité
scoop back
phrase
a low back on a dress
Example: The styles and models are classic, with a body with a scoop back.
fr: un dos échancré
seabed
noun
the ground under the sea; the ocean floor
Example: The ship has been lying on the seabed for more than 50 years.
fr: fond marin
shrewd
adjective
having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute
Example: She is a shrewd politician who wants to avoid offending the electorate unnecessarily.
fr: astucieux
slaughterhouse
noun
a place where animals are killed for their meat
Example: Moreover, the park is located near a slaughterhouse, and hence visited by many stray dogs.
fr: abattoir
smolder
verb
burn slowly with smoke but no flame
Example: The fire was still smoldering the next morning.
fr: couver / étouffer
speck
noun
a tiny spot
Example: He'd been painting the door and there were specks of paint all over the floor.
fr: grain / tâche
strap fastener
noun
a device, such as a button or a zip, used to close a piece of clothing; a device used to close a window, bag, etc. tightly
Example: A variety of strap fasteners are seen in fashion boots.
fr: fermeture éclair
swell
noun
1. a full or gently rounded shape or form 2. a gradual increase in amount, intensity, or volume
Example: The boat was caught in a heavy swell.
fr: houle
to convey
verb
1. transport or carry to a place. 2. transfer the title to (property)
Example: "To convey an image."
fr: véhiculer
to cut costs
verb
to spend less money
Example: Drivers can cut the cost of petrol by using a cashback credit card.
fr: réduire les coûts
to forge ahead
phrasal verb
take the lead or make good progress
Example: The organizers are forging ahead with a programme of public events.
fr: aller de l'avant
to process
verb
a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end
Example: Visa applications take 28 days to process.
fr: traiter
withdrawal
noun
the action of ceasing to participate in an activity
Example: The bank became suspicious after several large withdrawals were made from his account in a single week.
fr: rétraction