20 Translation applied to the professional world terms
A glossary that contains twenty words and expressions from the new lexicon I learned through the translation of the booklet’s texts
Allegations
Noun
A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
Example: After leaving, he made allegations of corruption against the company
en: Allégations
Antitrust
Adjective
relating to efforts to prevent companies from working together to control prices unfairly or to create a monopoly (= a single company or group of companies that is the only supplier of something)
Example: Under antitrust laws, competing retailers cannot agree to raise or lower prices together.
en: Antitrust
Astonishing
Adjective
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing
Example: She gave an astonishing performance in her first film.
en: Étonnant
Committed
Adjective
Loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in.
Example: We are committed to the ideal of equality.
en: Engagé
Complaint
Noun
A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
Example: I've made a complaint to the police about the noise.
en: Une plainte
Eco-friendly
Adjective
Not harmful to the environment.
Example: I use only eco-friendly products
en: Écologique
Exorbitant
Adjective
Exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or extent; highly excessive
Example: The bill for dinner was exorbitant.
en: Exorbitant
Fraudulent
Adjective
Obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception.based on, or done by fraud
Example: Corrupt leaders were chosen in a fraudulent election.
en: Frauduleux
Global warming
Noun
A gradual increase in world temperatures caused by gases such as carbon dioxide that are collecting in the air around the earth and stopping heat escaping into space
Example: The destruction of the rainforests is contributing to global warming.
en: Le réchauffement climatique
Hustler
Noun
A person who employs fraudulent or unscrupulous methods to obtain money
Example: The street was full of hustlers, drug addicts, and pimps.
en: Arnaqueur
Investigator
Noun
A person whose job is to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. in order to discover the truth.
Example: The documents are the first substantive information obtained by the investigators.
en: Enquêteur
Monopoly
Noun
the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
An organisation or group that has a complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share
Example: The drafting of a new constitution cannot be a monopoly of the white minority regime
en: Monopole
Plaintiff
Noun
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Example: The judge ruled that the plaintiff's lawsuit was groundless, and he dismissed it
en: Le plaignant
Recycled
Adjective
Convert (waste) into reusable material.
Example: This newspaper is made of recycled paper.
en: Recyclé
Scam
Noun
A confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle
Example: To avoid scams, never sign things in a hurry
en: Escroquerie
Statement
Noun
A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
Example: The candidate made a statement to the press
en: Déclaration
Stifling
Adjective
Extremely hot and unpleasant.
Making one feel constrained or oppressed.
To stop something from developing Normally
Example: All while stifling innovation and costumer choices
en: Étouffant
Supplier
Noun
A person or organization that provides something needed such as a product or service.
Example: Every major energy supplier upped their prices
en: Le fournisseur
Sustainable
Adjective
Able to continue over a period of time.
Example: That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period.
en: Durable
Undertake
Verb
1-To do or begin to do something, take on.
2-Promise to do a particular thing.
Example: 1-Students are required to undertake simple experiments.
2-The government undertook that the buildings would not be redeveloped.
