This glossary contains at least 20 terms from English lessons. All terms are found in lessons we have seen. It's about specific terms on the economy, legal and environmental themes.
It will be for students from the "Traduction appliquée" class. And it will help to solve vocabulary issues in a specific context.
Claims
COUNTABLE NOUN
is something which someone says which they cannot prove and which may be false.
Example: The UK Competition and Markets Authority, is investigating over claims to concern the sustainability of their fashion products.
en: Allégations
Commitment
COUNTABLE NOUN
is something which regularly takes up some of your time because of an agreement you have made or because of responsibilities that you have.
Example: B Corp™ being recognised because of its commitment to people and the planet.
en: Engagement
Competition
UNCOUNTABLE NOUN
is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something.
Example: The UK Competition and Markets Authority
en: Concurrente
Eco-design
NOUN
An approach to product design that considers the environmental impact of the product during its whole life cycle.
Example: Novotel offers an eco-design bed made from wood which comes from sustainably managed forests.
en: Eco-conçu
Fall within the framework
PHRASE
is part of an outgoing
Example: The CMA’s work falls within the framework of an ongoing "investigation’’ into the dangers of ‘greenwashing’
en: S'inscrit dans le cadre
Husbandry
UNCOUNTABLE NOUN
is farming animals
Example: The village economy was traditionally based on agriculture, animal husbandry and cheese production.
en: élevage
Hydropower
NOUN
hydroelectric power
Example: In this context, hydropower is a unique , versatile technology which is capable of providing all system services.
en: Hydroélectricité
In order to
PHRASE
with the purpose of
Example: In order to guarantee a stable, real -time electricity flow, the transport network must be constantly monitored
en: Afin de
It turns out
PHRASE
when you are making a contrast between a possible situation and what actually happened or is the case.
Example: It turns out these companies have made misleading statements
en: Il s'avère
Non-dispatchable
ADJECTIVE
means uncontrollable
Example: On the energy market, several competitors are racing to fill the gap between supply and demand, originating from the non-dispatchable variability of RES.
en: non-pilotable
Pave the way
PHRASE
is to prepare for and facilitate the entrance of
Example: The strategy which consists of starting with a small request to pave the way to other requests.
en: Ouvrir la voie à
Plaintiff
COUNTABLE NOUN
is a person who brings a legal case against someone in a court of law.
Example: The plaintiffs, in the class action against Apple.
en: plaignant
Power supply
NOUN
a source of power, such as the mains or a generator
Example: The situation led to high voltage fluctuations and finally breakdown and emergency shutdown of the entire power supply.
en: alimentation électrique
Supply and Demand
NOUN
is the relationship between the availability of goods and services and how much of them people want
Example: On the energy market, several competitors are in a race to fill the gap between supply and demand.
en: l'Offre et la Demande
sustainable
ADJECTIVE
to describe the use of natural resources when this use is kept at a steady level that is not likely to damage the environment.
Example: ECOALF is an ethical and sustainable fashion brand.
en: durable
To implement
VERB
is to put a plan or system into operation
Example: Suppliers are advised to implement measures to reduce the environmental impact of tanning operations.
en: mettre en oeuvre
to sue
VERB
is start a legal case against the
Example: Apple is sued by French app developers.
en: poursuivre (en justice)
Undertaken
TRANSITIVE VERB
to contract to or commit oneself to (something) or (to do something)
Example: Ecoalf has undertaken on the mission.
en: Entrepris
user's fee
NOUN
a fee charged for the use of something, as one charged by a city government for the use of one of its services, as garbage collection or fire protection
Example: The iPhone manufacturer is accused of breaking American antitrust law by imposing outrageous user fees in the app store.
Willingness
NOUN
the quality of being happy to do something if it is needed
Example: I don't doubt his willingness, just his competence.
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