Traduction appliquée au monde professionnel

20 English. terms

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Claims
Noun
A statement, an assertion that something is true.
Example: Claims about unethical production were made against this "eco-friendly" company
en: Déclarations
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Competition
noun
The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
Example: There is a lot of competition between green brands as they need to stand out from the other brands
en: concurrence
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Damages
Nouns
A sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury.
Example: He had to pay damages to his victims
en: dommages et intérêts
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fees
noun
a payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.
Example: I'm still in debt because of college fees (that's what I would say if I were American.)
en: Des frais
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Greenwashing
noun
Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or misleading information about how a company's products are environmentally sound
Example: Claims were made that this company was using greenwashing to attract customers
en: Blanchiment écologique
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If it turns out (that)...
Phrase
To happen in a particular way
Example: It it turns out that they made misleading statements, measures would be taken against them.
en: S'il s'avère que...
Impeachment
Noun
A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office
Example: The practice of impeachment originated in England and was later used by many of the American colonial and state governments
en: Mise en accusation/accusation
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Misleading statements
Noun group
A statement made against someone or something that is untrue
Example: These companies made misleading statements...
en: déclarations trompeuses
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public school
Group noun
In the UK it's a private fee-paying secondary school, especially one for boarders whereas it's a school supported by public funds.in the US
Example: My children ought to be in the best public school!
en: école privé (UK)/ école publique (US)
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royalties
noun
a sum paid to a patentee for the use of a patent or to an author or composer for each copy of a book sold or for each public performance of a work
Example: the royalties paid to writers for recorded music
en: droits d'auteur
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Scam
noun
A dishonest scheme, a fraud
Example: She was convicted because of her scams
en: Arnaque
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state school
noun group
a school that is funded and controlled by the state and for which no fees are charged
Example: When I was little my parents didn't have to put me in a public school so I was in a state school
en: école publique
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stifling
Adjective
making one feel constrained or oppressed, causing difficulties in breathing; suffocating.
Example: Claustrophobic people tend to find small places stifling
en: Étouffant
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Sustainable
Adjective
Something which is able to be maintained at a certain rate or level is sustainable
Example: We have to do something for a sustainable development or else we will all die soon.
en: Durable
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To acquit
Verb
To free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
Example: Donald Trump was impeached but he was acquitted in the end
en: Acquitter
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To affirm
Verb
To state publicly
Example: They affirmed their collections were eco-friendly
en: Déclarer
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To analyse customer behaviour
phrase
A customer behavior analysis is a qualitative and quantitative observation of how customers interact with your company
Example: Companies need to analyse customer behavior to get the best performances
en: Analyser le comportement des clients
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To comply with rules and regulations
phrase
Something which is in accordance with what is required or expected.
Example: If you are replacing a concrete floor entirely, your builder will need to fit insulation to comply with building laws and regulations.
en: Se conformer aux/ respecter les règles et régulations
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to pay off
Phrasal verb
pay a debt in full
Example: I ended up paying off all of my annual fees
en: Rembourser entièrement
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To take place as a part of
Phrase
Something which occurs in a bigger something.
Example: This procedure takes place as a part of a eco-friendly plan
en: S'inscrire dans le cadre de