20 This glossary is made out of technical terms used in translations of different types of texts, covering diverse subjects. terms
This glossary aims to help students remember the meaning and use of technical terms in specific subjects and types of texts that are often seen in the everyday life.
challenges
noun
a stimulating task or problem (Merriam Webster)
Example: Two major key challenges regarding on how to be environmentally responsible is finding ways to feed people and create infrastructure without damaging the environment.
en: Enjeux
claims
noun
Something that is claimed; that is asserted in the face of possible contradiction (Merriam Webster)
Example: Many fashion companies are investigated for giving false claims about the sustainability of their products.
en: déclarations
competition
noun
Competition refers to a situation in a market in which firms or sellers independently strive for the patronage of buyers in order to achieve a particular business objective, e.g., profits, sales and/or market share. (OECD)
Example: According to liberal economics, competition between different actors must exist on the free market.
en: Concurrence
eco-designed
adjective
an object that takes “the integration of environmental aspects into the product development process, by balancing ecological and economic requirements. Eco-design considers environmental aspects at all stages of the product development process, striving for products which make the lowest possible environmental impact throughout the product life cycle.” (European Environment Agency)
Example: Nowadays, more products become eco-designed in order to be eco-friendly.
en: Ecoconçu
greenwashing
noun
The act or practice of making a product, policy, activity, etc. appear to be more environmentally friendly or less environmentally damaging than it really is (Merriam Webster)
Example: The CMA’s is part of an ongoing investigation into the danger of “greenwashing” when companies present a product as being sustainable even though it’s not the case.
en: Blanchiment écologique
husbandry
noun
The cultivation or production of plants or animals; the scientific control and management of a branch of farming and especially of domestic animals (Merriam Webster)
Example: Suppliers must provide upon request the country of origin of the husbandry used for their products.
en: élevage
investigator
noun
a person who conducts experiments or is involved in scientific studies for research (Merriam Webster)
Example: An investigator, introducing himself as a volunteer worker, presented/went door to door to present an outrageous request to all of a residential suburb’s residents.
en: enquêteur
it’s proven (to prove)
verb
to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic) (Merriam Webster)
Example: It's is proven that many fashion labels which claim to be eco-friendly ara actually not.
en: il s’avère
misleading
verb
to lead in a wrong direction or into a mistaken action or belief often by deliberate deceit (Merriam Webster)
Example: If it turns out these companies have made misleading statements, the CMA stated that they would not hesitate to take action.
en: trompeuse
motto, slogan
noun
motto: a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
slogan: a brief attention-getting phrase used in advertising or promotion
Example: Under the brand’s motto/slogan, because there is no Planet B, EcoAlf has undertaken the mission and the vision to create a new generation of recycled products with the same quality and design as the best non-recycled fashion industry products.
en: devise (d’une marque)
plaintiffs
noun
a person who brings a legal action (Merriam Webster)
Example: The plaintiffs took legal action against big multinational companies in order to make a change.
en: Demandeurs; plaignants
slaughtering
noun
the act of killing, specifically: the butchering of livestock for market (Merriam Webster)
Example: Animal slaughtering is highly denounced by vegans.
en: abattage
statements
noun
the act or process of stating (to express the particulars of especially in words) or presenting orally or on paper (Merriam Webster)
Example: The statements used by the companies are too broad and vague, and can give the impression that the collections are more sustainable environmentally speaking than they really are.
en: déclarations
supplier
noun
Individual or company that provides a good or a service to someone.
Example: It is highly encouraged to leather suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of cowhide’s supply.
en: Fournisseur
supply and demand
noun
the amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the desire of buyers for it, considered as factors regulating its price (Oxford Languages)
Example: Several competitors are racing to fill in the gap between supply and demand originating from RES’ non-dispatchable variability.
en: offre et demande
to be encouraged to
phrase
to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope (Merriam Webster)
Example: Clients in different hotels around the world are often encouraged to take actions to prevent the excessive use of water, by reuse their towels for example.
en: être invité à
to get someone involved
verb
having a part in something: included in something; actively participating in something (Merriam Webster)
Example: Many environmental programs seek to involve individuals on the fight against climate change.
en: Impliquer
to submit a complaint
phrase
A complaint is a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation. To submit a complaint is to formally send a said statement to someone so that they can consider it or decide about it.
Example: According to the complaint submitted to the federal court in Oakland, California, Apple went too far with its monopoly power onapp distribution on mobile devices iOS-based by allowing only one store for these devices.
en: Déposer une plainte
to undergo
verb
to submit to; endure (Merriam Webster)
Example: While guaranteed strength must be available for electrical systems undergoing, demand for flexibility services will only keep growing.
en: Subir
volunteer worker
Volunteer: A volunteer is someone who does work without being paid for it, because they want to do it. [...] (Collins Dictionnary)
Worker: one that works especially at manual or industrial labor or with a particular material (Merriam Webster)
Example: A lot of people show up to non profit organisations to contribute to society by being volunteer workers.
