40 translation applied to the corporate world terms
glossary containing some of the vocabulary seen in the texts to be translated
allegedly
adjective
used when something is said to be true but has not been proved
Example: The allegedly reformed scammer has been hired as a paid consultant for the Netflix series « Inventing Anna »
fr: prétendument
astonishing
adjective
very surprising
Example: Her first novel enjoyed an astonishing success.
fr: étonnant / stupéfiant
balance
noun
a state where things are of equal weight or force
Example: Alcohol affects a person's balance.
fr: équilibre
claim
noun
Action of demanding, to ask for what is due
Example: Their claim was that they had been cheated.
fr: revendication
compensation
noun
money that is paid to someone in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem
Example: You should claim/seek compensation
fr: indemnisation / dédommagement
competition
noun
the people or businesses who are competing with a particular person or business in a particular market
Example: The business's competition was weak.
fr: concurrence
concern
noun
the fact of feeling worried about something, or something that makes you worry
Example: Thank you for your concern, but I'm fine.
fr: préoccupation / inquiétude
darkened
adjective
made dark, or without light
Example: I sit in a darkened cinema waiting for the film to begin.
fr: obscurci
endangered
adjective
species: close to extinction / at risk
Example: The black rhino is endangered.
fr: en voie d'extinction / en voie de disparition / en danger
fabric
noun
cloth or woven material, or a type of this material
Example: Wash delicate fabrics by hand.
fr: tissu
fee
noun
an amount of money charged for a service or for the use of something
Example: The lawyer charges a fee for his services.
fr: honoraire
frontage
noun
the front part of a building or land that faces a road or river
Example: they were shown a picture of a lovely house whose frontage was almost entirely darkened.
fr: façade
greenwashing
noun
behaviour or activities that make people believe that a company is doing more to protect the environment than it really is
Example: the CMA’s work is part of an ongoing investigation into the dangers of « greenwashing » when companies present a product as sustainable even though it’s not the case.
fr: blanchiment écologique
heiress
noun
the person who legally receives money, property, or possessions from someone who has died
Example: Shawna is heiress to a large fortune, so she doesn't need to worry about finding a good job.
fr: héritière
hem
noun
the bottom edge of a piece of cloth, folded up and sewn, on an item of clothing
Example: The hem of Kate's dress was too low, so she went to see a tailor.
fr: ourlet
homeowner
noun
someone who owns the home they live in
Example: Homeowners find it easier to obtain loans than people who are renting.
fr: propriétaire
husbandry
noun
the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
Example: They study animal husbandry at the agricultural college.
fr: élevage
hustler
noun
someone who tries to get something, usually money, by deceiving others
Example: Anna Delvey has been through a lot without letting all of that killing her hustler instinct.
fr: arnaqueur / arnaqueuse
infamous
adjective
famous for something considered bad
Example: The infamous crime boss was finally sent to prison.
fr: tristement célèbre
item
noun
one thing that is a part of a list or a collection of things
Example: There are three items in the basket.
fr: objet / article
lawn
noun
an area of grass, especially near to a house or in a park, that is cut regularly to keep it short
Example: Will you be mowing the lawn on the weekend?
fr: pelouse / gazon
misleading
adjective
causing someone to believe something that is not true
Example: The statements made by the companies about the accreditation systems and standards of the fabrics are potentially misleading.
fr: trompeur
motto
noun
a word, phrase, or sentence that expresses the principles or belief of a person, group, country, or organization
Example: The motto printed on US currency is "In God We Trust."
fr: slogan / devise
natural disaster
noun
a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or tsunami that kills or injures a lot of people
Example: The natural disaster left a huge number of people homeless
fr: catastrophe naturelle
network
noun
a group formed from parts that are connected together
Example: The company's servers are linked in a network.
fr: réseau
pelt
noun
the skin and fur of a dead animal, or the skin with the fur removed
Example: The Native Americans used pelts to keep warm in the winter.
fr: peau / fourrure
plaintiff
noun
someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court
Example: The plaintiff accused his neighbour of assaulting him.
fr: plaignant / demandeur
plot
noun
the plan or main story of a book, film, play, etc.
Example: The novel has a complicated plot that is sometimes difficult to follow.
fr: intrigue
stake
noun
In an activity or competition, the stakes are the costs or risks involved in competing
Example: The stakes of this poker game are very high.
fr: enjeu
standard
noun
a level of quality that people expect and generally accept as normal
Example: Banks in Hong Kong and China are setting the standard for customer service in call centres.
fr: norme
statement
noun
something that is said, especially formally and officially
Example: The candidate made a statement to the press.
fr: déclaration
supply
verb
to provide materials, or goods and services
Example: Electrical power is supplied by underground cables.
fr: fournir / approvisionner
sustainable
adjective
Causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time
Example: This furniture is made of wood from sustainable sources.
fr: durable
to commit
verb
to promise to do something or to promise that something will happen
Example: We need people who are able to commit, so please don't apply for the job unless you can.
fr: s'engager
to display
verb
to show something or a collection of things in an organized way for people to see
Example: The homeowners were asked to display a sign in favour of road safety be affixed on their lawns.
fr: afficher
to enable
verb
to make someone or something able to do something by providing whatever is necessary to achieve that aim
Example: Saving enough money now will enable you to retire comfortably.
fr: permettre / rendre possible
to hire
verb
to start to employ someone
Example: The company won a contract and hired one hundred new staff.
fr: embaucher / engager
to sue
verb
to take legal action against a person or an organization, especially by asking in court for them to pay you money because of harm that they have caused you
Example: Apple is being sued by French app developers who are accusing the iPhone manufacturer of breaking the American antitrust law
fr: poursuivre en justice
to undertake
verb
to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult:
Example: The builder agreed to undertake the renovation.
fr: entreprendre
waste
noun
materials or substances with no use or value, for example, ones that are produced when other products are being made
