Traduction anglaise

20 The main topics of this glossary are economics and law, I chose to study words or expressions that were unknown to me before, in order to deepen my English vocabulary terms

A hustler

noun

Someone who tries to obtain money dishonestly; swindler.

Example: When a street-smart pool player falls in with the wrong pack of hustlers, luck is the only thing he can hope for. The background of male hustlers includes a difficult home environment, "deprived socio-economic status," and poor educational and job-related skills.

fr: Un arnaqueur

A plaintiff

noun

A plaintiff is someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court. This person can also be called a complainant.

Example: The plaintiff claimed damages for the financial losses suffered through breach of copyright. Judges in three states have sided with the plaintiffs.

fr: Un plaignant

A slaughterhouse

noun

A slaughterhouse is a place where animals are slaughtered for food.

Example: Anyone who has ever visited a slaughterhouse knows it is not a pretty sight. Suppliers must provide Richemont upon request, in addition to the country of origin, information on the location of the slaughterhouse

fr: Un abattoir

Breeding

noun

It means the keeping of animals or plants in order to breed from them.

Example: The family's business was horse-breeding. To improve food security, vegetable gardening and livestock breeding will be encouraged.

fr: L'élevage

By all and sundry

pron

All and sundry means everyone.

Example: I dare say I am well thought of by all and sundry. It must be supported by all and sundry.

fr: De tout un chacun

Commitment

noun

A commitment is a promise or firm decision to do something, but it can also be your willingness to give your time and energy to a job, activity, or something that you believe in.

Example: Owning a pet is a big commitment. Her strong commitment to women's rights made her determined to continue.

fr: L'engagement

Economic downturn

noun

It is a general slowdown in economic activity over a sustained period of time. It implies a fall in general GDP and includes that period just before a recession

fr: Ralentissement économique

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

noun

The standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period. As such, it also measures the income earned from that production, or the total amount spent on final goods and services.

Example: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Kingdom was worth 3186.86 billion US dollars in 2021. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) value of the United Kingdom represents 2.38 percent of the world economy.

fr: Produit Intérieur Brut (PIB)

I could eat a horse

figure of speech

It is a figure of speech meaning that you are very hungry.

Example: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

fr: J'ai une faim de loup

In accordance with

prep

Following or obeying a rule, law, wish, etc.

Example: In accordance with her wishes, she was buried in France. A spokesman insisted the money had been spent in accordance with strict guidelines.

fr: Conformément à

Infamous

adj

Famous for something considered bad

Example: Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island, presented for the first time ever in its gritty and realistic entirety. So you might be wondering how the infamous Anna Sorokin got the money to pay for her crimes?

fr: Tristement célèbre

Misleading

adj

Causing someone to believe something that is not true.

Example: The title of the film is misleading, I thought it was a drama. Any specification providing for labels which contain misleading or insufficiently clear information shall also be rejected.

fr: Trompeur

Startling

adj

Something unexpected and sometimes even worrying.

Example: He made some startling admissions about his past. A number of studies found startling results regarding the growth prospects for emerging markets.

fr: Surprenant

Supply chain

noun

It is the system of people and things that are involved in getting a product from the place where it is made to the person who buys it.

Example: An effective supply chain can reduce production costs. A supply chain approach is key, and we established and relied on the links between programs both up and down the supply chain.

fr: La chaîne d'approvisionnement

Sustainable

adj

1. (environment) Is sustainable something causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time. 2. (economy) Something is called sustainable when able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Example: A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries. Green businesses rely on a sustainable value chain.

fr: Durable

The right to withdraw

noun

The right to withdraw describes the ability and right for a participant to quit an experiment at any time. It is an important ethical concept in research and psychology. Participants must be willing to be involved in the experiment and if they're uncomfortable or want to leave for any reason they may withdraw and leave. It ensures that individuals are participating in the experiment without coercion.

Example: The Commission reserves the right to withdraw its support in full or in part if an action is not carried out in accordance with the contract. Participants have the right to withdraw from the project at any time for any reason.

fr: Le droit de rétractation

To convict

verb

Declare someone to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

Example: Danny was convicted of armed robbery. The court held that there was no evidence on which to convict the father.

fr: Condamner

To implement actions

verb

Example: There is a definite emergency to implement actions that will make a difference in the short run, within 10 to 20 years. Most of our factories carry out studies and implement actions to optimize their energy consumption.

fr: Mettre en oeuvre des actions

To sue

verb

It means to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you

Example: Apple is sued by French app developers. You people should be sued for malpractice.

fr: Poursuivre en justice

To undertake

verb

To do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult

Example: They want us to begin to seriously undertake diplomatic and development work. The brannd has untertaken the mission and vision to create a new generation of recycled products.

fr: Entreprendre