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claims
noun
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
Example: claims given by these companies about the accreditation systems and standards of the fabrics are potentially misleading
fr: allégations
class-action
noun
a lawsuit filed or defended by an individual acting on behalf of a group
Example: Mike Ross took more class actions than Harvey Spector in Suits.
fr: recours collectif
consumption
noun
the action of using up a resource
Example: consultants are looking for a solution to modulate consumption
fr: consommation
conventional power generation
phrase
Conventional power plant is the general term applied to the production of electrical energy from coal, oil, or natural gas using the intermediary of steam.
Example: there is a large gap between supply and demand in conventional energy production
fr: production d'énergie classique
greenhouse gases
noun
a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. Carbon dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons are examples of greenhouse gases.
Example: Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour are the most important greenhouse gases
fr: gaz à effet de serre
heat wave
noun
a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather
Example: The heat wave this summer was huge. We barely couldn't go out
fr: canicule
in addition
adverb
as an extra person or thing.
Example: In addition, geographical variations will intensify, as it is difficult to predict the origin of production in real-time transmission situations
fr: par ailleurs
injunction
noun
a judicial order restraining a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another, or compelling a person to carry out a certain act
Example: The complaint seeks an injunction against any new anticompetitive conduct
fr: injonction
leaks
noun
intentionally disclose (something private or secret)
Example: These guys leaked the new report.
fr: fuites
misleading
adjective
causing someone to believe something that is not true
Example: Companies have made misleading statements.
fr: trompeuse
plaintiffs
noun
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Example: The plaintiffs claim that the the company was allowed to charge 30% commissions for 14 years
fr: plaignant, demandeur
supply chain
noun
the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity.
Example: a supply chain must be put in place if we are to achieve our goal
fr: chaîne d'approvisionnement
to avoid
verb
keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something)
Example: the system’s power supply should avoid short-term variation in terms of demand and power generation.
fr: parer
to compensate
verb
reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect
Example: short-term reserves used to compensate any incidents would reduce the system’s power supply
fr: pallier
to display
verb
put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen
Example: they asked them to agree to display a small sign with the words "be a careful driver"
fr: laisser apposer
to undergo
verb
experience or be subjected to (something, typically something unpleasant or arduous).
Example: While guaranteed strength must be available in electrical systems undergoing increasing intermittency, the demand for flexibility services will not decrease
fr: subir
to undertake
verb
to put oneself under obligation to perform
Example: Ecoalf has undertaken the mission and the vision to create a new generation of recycled products
fr: entreprendre, assumer
transport network
noun
A transport network denotes either a permanent track (e.g. roads, rail, and canals) or a scheduled service (e.g. airline, public transit, train).
Example: The transport network must be constantly monitored in order to guarantee real-time electricity flow
fr: réseau de transport
two of the main stakes
noun
Example: Two of the main stakes are food supply and buildings.
fr: deux enjeux clés
willingness
noun
the quality or state of being prepared to do something
Example: they let the youngster start first because of their willingness