Grammar & translation

20 Vocabulary terms

Glossary of terms seen in grammar and English translation, as part of the LEA - L2.

Accreditation
Noun
The fact of being officially recognized, accepted, or approved of, or the act of officially recognizing, accepting, or approving of something.
Example: Such approved laboratories must meet the accreditation standards.
en: Certification
Astonishing
Adjective
Very surprising
Example: The team had an astonishing victory after losing five games
en: Sidérant
Consumption
Noun
The amount of something that someone uses, eats, or drinks.
Example: China’s total energy consumption.
en: Consommation
Duvet
Noun
A cover filled with feathers or warm material that you sleep under.
Example: The duvet on the bed is filled with feathers.
en: Couette
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Husbandry
Noun
The cultivation and production of edible crops or of animals for food; agriculture; farming.
Example: Agriculture and animal husbandry provide food and income for much of Ethiopia's rural population.
en: Elevage de bétail
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Hydropower
Noun
The production of electricity by the force of fastmoving water (hydroelectric power)
Example: Hydropower is a sustainable source of energy.
en: Energie hydraulique
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Injunction
Noun
An official order given by a law court, usually to stop someone from doing something.
Example: He received an injunction from the court.
en: Injonction
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Negligible
Adjective
Too slight or small in amount to be of importance.
Example: If volunteer tutors are used, the cost to schools is negligible.
en: Insignifiant
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Plaintiff
Noun
Someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court.
Example: The onus lies with the plaintiff in this case.
en: Plaignant, demandeur
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Range
Noun
A group of different things of the same general type
Example: The company will launch a new range of products in spring.
en: Gamme
Real-time
Adjective
Communicated, shown, presented, etc. at the same time as events actually happen.
Example: The military needs real-time intelligence.
en: En temps réel
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Scoop-neck
Noun
A scoop-neck piece of women's clothing is cut low around the neck in a U-shape.
Example: This regular-fit, short-sleeve, scoop-neck top is the perfect wear-everywhere companion to top off your favorite everyday pieces.
en: Décolleté
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Statement
Noun
Something stated, such as a single declaration or remark or a report of facts or opinions
Example: In a statement, the university addressed the increase in gun violence plaguing the city.
en: Déclaration
Supplier
Noun
A company, person, etc. that provides things that people want or need, especially over a long period of time.
Example: The restaurant only deals with local suppliers.
en: Fournisseur
To go too far with
Verb/expression
To do something to a drastic, inappropriate, or excessive degree.
Example: My brother teases me all the time, but he went too far when he started mocking my girlfriend.
en: Aller trop loin (avec)
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To kick the bucket
Verb/expression
To die
Example: All of my goldfish kicked the bucket while we were on vacation.
en: Mourir
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To mislead
Verb
To lead in a wrong direction or into a mistaken action or belief often by deliberate deceit.
Example: His comments were a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
en: Induire quelqu'un en erreur.
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To pretend
Verb
To behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game.
Example: The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs.
en: Prétendre
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To seek
Verb
To try to find or get something.
Example: I am seeking advice on the matter.
en: Chercher
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To undergo
Verb
To experience something, especially a change or medical treatment.
Example: He is undergoing surgery for a heart problem.
en: Subir, traverser (qqc)
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