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effect

UK
/ɪˈfɛkt/
US
/ɪˈfɛkt/

Translations

effectnoun
effects
pl
UK
/ɪˈfɛkt/
US
/ɪˈfɛkt/
The new law had a significant effect on the economy.
La nouvelle loi a eu un effet important sur l’économie.
Additional translations
effets personnels
effetsCinéma, théâtre, audiovisuel.
effetDans la locution prendre effet ; sens administratif ou juridique.
Synonyms
result
consequence
outcome
impact
influence
repercussion
aftermath
product
effectverb
effected
Past Simple
effected
Past Participle
effecting
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈfɛkt/
US
/ɪˈfɛkt/
The new manager was able to effect significant changes in the company's policies.
Le nouveau directeur a pu effectuer des changements importants dans la politique de l’entreprise.
Additional translations
provoquerSoutenu.
Synonyms
realize
achieve
implement
execute
produce
cause
bring about
effectadjective
UK
/ɪˈfɛkt/
US
/ɪˈfɛkt/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "effect size").
Additional translations
d'effetAttributif, surtout en terminologie scientifique ou statistique.
Synonyms
valid
prevailing
practical
impactful
useful
successful
productive
potent
efficient
operative
effectual
efficacious
effective

Definitions

effectnoun
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
The new law had a significant effect on the economy.
The lighting, sound, or scenery used in a play, movie, or broadcast.
The special effects in the movie were truly impressive.
An impression produced in the mind of a person.
The speech had a profound effect on the audience.
The state of being operative, in force, or in operation.
The new regulations will come into effect next month.
Intended result, purpose, or practical outcome.
He argued persuasively, but to little effect.
personal property or belongings, especially when portable
The traveler gathered his personal effects before leaving the hotel.
effectverb
To bring about or cause something to happen.
The new manager was able to effect significant changes in the company's policies.
effectadjective
Attributive: relating to or denoting something that is a result of an action when used before another noun.
The scientists reported the effect size of the treatment.
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