I wrote this glossary to stick all important words in my head, and also to practice my English and to get improved.
I found the words from my booklet and from my translated texts.
Astonishing
Adjective
extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example: an astonishing achievement
en: Étonnant
Commitment
Noun
1- the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
2- an engagement or obligation that restricts the freedom of action.
Example: 1- the company's commitment to quality
2- with so many business commitments time for recreation was limited
en: Engagement
Compensate
Verb
give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.
Example: payments were made to farmers to compensate them for cuts in subsidies"
en: Compenser
complaint
Noun
A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
Example: I intend to make an official complaint
en: plainte
Convict
Verb
to find or prove to be guilty.
Example: The jury convicted them of fraud.
en: Condamné
Diminish
Verb
make or become less.
Example: The demand for flexibility services will not diminish
en: Diminuer
Enable
Verb
give (someone) the authority or means to do something; make it possible for.
Example: The evidence would enable us to arrive at firm conclusions
en: Activer / permettre
Fraudulent
Adjective
obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception.
Example: It is too expensive to undertake a detailed investigation of all records, so for cost-effectiveness investigation is concentrated on those transactions considered most likely to be FRAUDULENT.
en: Frauduleux / Frauduleuse
Global warming
Noun
a 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: 'Peak Oil' and GLOBAL WARMING are the two most important issues facing today's society.
en: Le réchauffement climatique
Investigation
Noun
the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.
Example: He is under investigation for receiving illicit funds
en: Enquête
Leather
Noun
a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
Example: Given that the saddle consists of wood, metal and LEATHER and the parts are fairly elaborated this might mean that different people were involved in the process of production of this object.
en: Cuir
Measures
Noun
a plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example: The programme was made of three components: micro credits, MEASURES aimed at changing the labour structure and rural infrastructure.
en: Les mesures
Monitor
can be used as a noun or a verb
- a device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something.
- observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period; keep under systematic review.
Example: These comparisons will allow the project team to MONITOR all variances from the budget at each review meeting.
en: Moniteur
Pillows
Noun
a rectangular cloth bag stuffed with feathers or other soft materials, used to support the head when lying or sleeping.
Example: To sleep the patient needed four PILLOWS and was unable to lie flat without getting breathless.
en: Oreillers
Plaintiffs
Noun
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Example: the plaintiff commenced an action for damages
en: plaignants
Stifling
Verb
To stop something from developing normally (in this context)
Example: The plaintiffs state that his allowed the company from Cupertino, California, to collect 30% commissions for 14 years, as well as annual fees of 99$ for app developers, all while STIFLING innovation and consumer choice
en: Étouffant
Supply chain
Noun
the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity.
Example: The strong point of this technology is that it helps the company check exactly where every product in the SUPPLY CHAIN.
en: Chaîne d'approvisionnement
Sustainability
Noun
the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Example: The sustainability of economic growth
en: Durabilité
Uncontrollable
Adjective
out of control
Example: - her brother had an uncontrollable temper
- several competitors are fighting to fill the gap between supply and demand resulting from the uncontrollable variability of REs
en: Incontrôlable / non pilotable
Undertake
Verb
1- commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.
2- promise to do a particular thing.
Example: 1- a firm of builders undertook the construction work
2- the firm undertook to keep price increases to a minimum
