English Glossary

12 Translation glossary terms

Glossary for the translation class, help for the january exam.

Balance

fr: L'équilibre

Commit

When you promise to do something

fr: S'engager à faire quelque chose

Criterion

Example: One criterion, two criteria

fr: Un critère

Eco-friendly

Something good for the environment

fr: Respectueux de l'environnement

Fees

fr: Un coût monétaire

Monitored

Something that is being watched

fr: Quelque chose qui est surveillé

Power

Defines the electricity flow

fr: Courant électrique

Statement

When you do an official appearance

fr: Une déclaration

Supply and demand

fr: L'offre et la demande

Sustainable

Something that lasts

fr: Durable

Undertake

Can be a synonym of commit

fr: Entreprendre de faire quelque chose

Withdraw

When you withdraw some money

fr: Retirer/ se retirer