The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Example: In order to motivate them as well as to gain their commitment, decision-making should be given to the business.
en: Un engagement
A motto
Noun
A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution.
Example: The brand's motto is 'Because there is not planet B'.
en: Un slogan
A screwdriver
Noun
A tool with a flattened or cross-shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.
Example: The only tool needed to assemble these cabinets is a screwdriver.
en: Un tournevis
Accurate
Adjective
Correct in all details.
Example: The information must be accurate and complete.
en: Exact
Amenities
Noun
A desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.
Example: You can have amenities by asking the reception.
en: Des produits d'accueil
Amount
Noun
A quantity of something.
Example: He paid regular amounts of money to a charity.
en: Quantité
Despite
Preposition
Without being affected.
Example: He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity.
en: Malgré
Fee
Noun
A payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.
Example: University's tuition fees have increased by 25% since 2010.
en: Frais
Food waste
Nominal group
Food appropriate for human consumption being discarded, whether or not after it is kept beyond its expiry date or left to spoil.
Example: This association campaigns against food waste in restaurants.
en: Gaspillage alimentaire
Green-washing
Noun
A communication and marketing strategy adopted by companies. It consists in putting forward ecological arguments in order to forge an ecologically responsible image among the public.
Example: The CMA’s move is part of an ongoing investigation into potential green-washing.
en: Le blanchissement écologique
Storage
Noun
Capacity or space for storing.
Example: I had put much of my furniture into storage.
en: Stockage
Sustainable
Adjective
Something able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without impacting future generations.
Example: A sustainable economic growth.
en: Durable
To blame
Verb
Declare that someone (or something) is responsible for a fault.
Example: He can blame you for carelessness.
en: Accuser
To claim
Verb
Formally request or demand.
Example: In possession of residence permits, Sala was able to claim child-raising allowance.
en: Réclamer / Prétendre
To fill the gap
Verbal group
To add what is need to something to make it complete.
Example: The factory increased production to fill the gap between supply and demand.
en: Combler l'écart
To forecast
Verb
Predict or estimate future events.
Example: They forecast a large drop in unemployment over the next two years.
en: Prévoir
To monitor
Verb
Keep under systematic review.
Example: In a franchised outlet, the managers are able to monitor their workers' effort more easily
en: Surveiller
Voltage
Noun
An electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.
Example: Refer to the data sheet, we learn that the voltage can range from 5 to 32 volts as the power cybernetics.
en: La tension
Wary
Adjective
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
Example: Consumers shall be wary towards online sold products.
en: Méfiant
Welfare
Noun
The health, happiness and fortunes of a person, a group or animals.
Example: Animal welfare must be guaranteed through a rigorous verification.
