new words 2022

22 translation course terms

Since the last year, I have learnt so many complicated new words in english but sometimes i can forget the meaning of some words. That's why during this first semester of english translation course, I have completed this glossary in order to retain the meaning of the new words learned. There is no a general theme. It is all the new words I have learned in the last 4 months. It can be words that I have found in the english translation course, in the american series that I watched and the music I listen to.

acts of God

expression

In legal usage in the English-speaking world, an act of God[2] is a natural hazard outside human control, such as an earthquake or tsunami, for which no person can be held responsible.

Example: "the flooding was surely an act of God"

fr: catastrophe naturelle

from dawn till dusk

expression

From sunset to sunrise.

Example: " I will be with you from dusk til; dawn"

fr: du matin au soir

heed

verb

Pay attention to; take notice of.

Example: "he should have heeded the warnings"

fr: tenir compte, écouter

hustler

noun

A person adept at aggressive selling or illicit dealing.

Example: "small-time hustlers trying to sell their stuff"

fr: arnaqueur, escroc

implement

verb

Put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.

Example: "Suppliers are advised to implement actions to reduce environmental impact"

fr: mettre en oeuvre, appliquer

in compliance with

adverb

In the way that is required by (a rule, law, etc.)

Example: The products have not been used, worn or washed and in any case or in compliance with the requirements detailed in the section on «compliance checks for returned product » below.

fr: en conformité, dans le respect

leather

noun

A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.

Example: "a leather jacket"

fr: cuir

misleading

adjective

Giving the wrong idea or impression.

Example: "your article contains a number of misleading statements"

fr: trompeur, mensonger

outcast

noun

A person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social group.

Example: "she went from trusted pal to ostracized outcast overnight"

fr: paria, exclu

oversee

verb

Supervise (a person or their work), especially in an official capacity.

Example: "the Home Secretary oversees the police service"

fr: superviser, surveiller

prenup

noun

A pre-nuptial agreement, or prenup, is an agreement entered into by a couple - preferably in good time before a marriage - which sets out how assets will be divided if they divorce or the marriage is dissolved.

Example: "as a security measure, I need to establish a prenup with my future husband"

fr: contrat de mariage

recourceful

adjective

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example: "he maintained her reputation for being a resourceful problem-solver"

fr: débrouillard, ingénieux

safe locker

a noun

A safe deposit box (or safety deposit box) is an individually secured container—usually a metal box—that stays in the safe or vault of a federally insured bank or credit union. Safe deposit boxes are used to keep valuables, important documents, and sentimental keepsakes protected. Customers rely on the security of the building and vault to safeguard their contents.

Example: I have put all my jewelry in a safe locker

fr: coffre fort

slaughterhouse

noun

A place where animals are slaughtered for food.

Example: "Provide Richmond, in addition to the country of origin (husbandry), with information on the location of the slaughterhouse and the tannery on request"

fr: abattoir

sourcing

noun

The act of getting something, especially products or materials, from a particular place:

Example: "Last year, the company centralized its sourcing of raw materials."

fr: approvisionnement

stand-offish

adjective

Distant and cold in manner; unfriendly.

Example: "he was an arrogant, stand-offish prig"

fr: distant, impassibles

steadfast

adjective

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

Example: "steadfast loyalty"

fr: inébranlable, ferme

stew

noun

A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan.

Example: "lamb stew"

fr: ragout

supposedly

adverb

According to what is generally assumed or believed (often used to indicate that the speaker doubts the truth of the statement).

Example: "there were rumours of a rift between him and his colleagues, supposedly because they were jealous of his relationship with the Duchess"

fr: prétenduement

to huddle

verb

Crowd together; nestle closely.

Example: "they huddled together for warmth"

fr: se blottir, se recroqueviller

unassuming

adjective

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

Example: "he was an unassuming and kindly man"

fr: modeste, sans prétention

withdrawal

noun

The action of ceasing to participate in an activity.

Example: The right to withdraw shall be deemed correctly exercised if the following conditions have been met.

fr: retrait