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effect

/ɪˈfɛkt/

effectnoun

effects

/ɪˈfɛkt/

Translations

effet

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

effectverb

effected

Past Simple

effected

Past Participle

effecting

Gerund

/ɪˈfɛkt/

Translations

effectuer

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.

Definitions

To bring about or cause something to happen.

The new manager was able to effect significant changes in the company's policies.

Synonyms

bring about

effectadjective

/ɪˈfɛkt/

Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "effect size").

Translations

Additional translations

d'effetAttributif, surtout en terminologie scientifique ou statistique.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms