Words 2 Flashcards
genuinely
adverbe
généreusement / véritablement
She genuinely cares about the success of her team.
bottleneck
nom
goulot d’étranglement / point de congestion
Traffic bottlenecks often occur during rush hours.
throughput
nom
rendement / débit
Improving the throughput of the system can reduce processing delays.
seamless
adjectif
sans interruption / fluide
The app offers a seamless user experience across all devices.
complacency
nom
auto-satisfaction / satisfaction excessive
Complacency in safety measures can lead to serious accidents.
entails
verbe
implique / nécessite
The job entails managing a team of 10 people.
interplay
nom
interaction / interrelation
The interplay between light and shadow creates a dramatic effect.
trade-offs
nom
compromis / arbitrages
Every decision involves trade-offs between cost and quality.
broader
adjectif (comparatif)
plus large / élargi
The project has a broader scope than initially planned.
lenses
nom (pluriel)
loupes / lentilles
He wears lenses to correct his vision.
yield
verbe / nom
rendement / production
Higher investments typically yield better returns. / The crop yield was excellent this season.
invaluable
adjectif
inestimable / précieux
Her guidance was invaluable during the project.
scope
nom
portée / champ d’application
The scope of this study includes both qualitative and quantitative methods.
buy-in
nom
adhésion / soutien
Getting buy-in from stakeholders is crucial for project success.
fads
nom (pluriel)
tendances / modes
Some fashion fads disappear as quickly as they appear.
abreast
adverbe
au courant / informé
She keeps abreast of the latest developments in technology.
zooms out
verbe (3ème personne singulier)
élargit / prend du recul
The map zooms out to show the entire city.
outsized
adjectif
surdimensionné / excessif
The outsized chair was a centerpiece in the room.
solely
adverbe
uniquement / exclusivement
She is solely responsible for this decision.
constituent
nom
constituant / élément
The main constituent of the alloy is iron.
undertaken
verbe (passé)
entrepris / réalisé
The project was undertaken by a dedicated team.
edge
nom
avantage / bord
Her unique skills gave her an edge over other candidates.
arise
verbe
survenir / émerger
Conflicts may arise during negotiations.
hindered
verbe (passé)
entravé / freiné
Progress was hindered by unexpected technical difficulties.