This glossary contains the key words of the texts translated in class.
"Greenwashing"
noun
Form of advertising or marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization's products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly.
Example: The CMA’s action is part of an ongoing investigation into possible “greenwashing”, when companies brand a product as sustainable whereas it isn’t the case and follows concerns about the way the companies’ products are being marketed as eco-friendly.
en: "blanchiment écologique"
Act of God
Noun
An instance of uncontrollable natural forces in operation.
Example: The insurance company refused to pay out, ruling that the damages resulted from an act of God.
en: Catastrophe naturelle
Allegedly
Adverb
Used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
Example: At the time of the crime, the suspect was allegedly at her grandmother's birthday party.
en: Prétendument
Business venture
noun
Central bank
noun
A national bank that provides financial and banking services for its country's government and commercial banking system, as well as implementing the government's monetary policy and issuing currency.
Example: The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the 19 European Union countries which have adopted the euro.
en: Banque centrale
Display
verb
Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.
Example: The management displayed the information in the hallway.
en: Afficher
Dispute
Noun
A disagreement or argument.
Example: The neighbours' dispute over the precise location of the boundary between their properties had been going on for years.
en: Contentieux
Eco-design
noun
Considers environmental aspects at all stages of the product development process
Example: The most popular raw materials for eco-design are cardboard, bamboo and recycled metals.
en: Ecoconception
Exempt from
verb
To free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example: The only expenses borne by you, will be those for returning the products unless the seller expressly exempted you from those expenses when you made your purchase.
en: Exonérer de
Forecast
verb
Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).
Example: The weatherman forecast rain all week.
en: Prévoir
Homeowner
noun
A person who owns their own home.
Example: Jeff was excited to buy his first house and become a homeowner.
en: Propriétaire
Husbandry
noun
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
Example: Their family has been in husbandry on this farm for generations.
en: Elevage
Implement
verb
Put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Example: Suppliers are advised to implement actions in order to reduce the environmental impact.
en: Mettre en oeuvre
In accordance with
expression
In a manner conforming with.
Example: If you have complied with the relevant conditions, the seller, in compliance with applicable law, will fully reimburse the price of the products purchased.
en: Conformément à
Infamous
adjective
Well known for some bad quality or deed.
Example: The infamous crime boss was finally sent to prison.
en: Tristement célèbre
Lawn
noun
Area of short, regularly mown grass in the garden of a house or park.
Example: Richard mowed his lawn on Saturday.
en: Gazon
New Without Tag (NWOT)
expression
New, never used or worn, but no tags.
Example: This dress is new without tag.
en: Neuf sans étiquette
Overcharge
verb
To charge too much or too fully
Example: Apple is sued by French app developers who accused the iPhone maker of violating the US antitrust law by overcharging them to use its app store.
en: Faire payer trop cher
Plaintiff
noun
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Example: The plaintiff accused his neighbour of assaulting him.
en: Plaignant
Slaughterhouse
noun
Place where animals are slaughtered for food.
Example: Suppliers shall provide Richemont, in addition of the country of origin, with information on the location of the slaughterhouse on request.
en: Abattoir
Stifle
verb
1. Make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate.
2. Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).
Example: The plaintiffs say this enabled the Cupertino California-based company, to charge commissions of 30% for 14 years, as well as annual fees of $99 dollars for app developers, while stifling innovation and consumer choices.
en: 1. Etouffer, suffoquer;
2. Réprimer, retenir
Tree nuts
Noun
Nuts that grow on trees.
Example: This cake contains tree nuts.
en: Fruits à coques
True-to-size (TTS)
expression
Refers to the sizing of clothes and means that you can expect that it will fit you in your normal size.