Texte 2 - Marketing de la mode éco-responsable glossary
11 Fashion and Environment terms
This glossary contains all the vocabulary used to translate the text 2 : Eco-fashion marketing
brand
noun
A type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.
Example: A new brand of soap powder.
en: Marque
commitment
noun
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Example: The company's commitment to quality.
en: Engagement
ethical
adjective
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
Example: An ethical company operates in a way that tries not to cause social or environmental harm.
en: éthique, moral
flattering
adjective
Enhancing someone's appearance.
Example: I don't think anything sleeveless is very flattering.
en: Flatteuse
hem
noun
The edge of a piece of cloth or clothing which has been turned under and sewn.
Example: The hem of her dress was really well made.
en: Ourlet
impacts
noun
Have a strong effect on someone or something.
Example: Our regional measures have had a significant impact on unemployment.
en: Impacts
motto
noun
A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution.
Example: "The family motto is ‘hic rhodus hic salta’", meaning, "prove what you can do,here and now".
en: Devise
outlook
noun
A person's point of view or general attitude to life.
Example: He had a practical outlook on life.
en: Vision
overuse
verb
Use (something) too much.
Example: "The word ‘hero’ is overused these days".
en: surutilisation
straps
noun
A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold on to something.
Example: She asked me to tighten her bra strap.
en: Bretelles
sustainable
adjective
Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic growth, environmental care and social well-being.
Example: Renewable energy is one of the great examples for sustainable development.