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effective

UK
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/

Translations

effectiveadjective
more effective
Comp.
most effective
Super.
UK
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
The new marketing strategy proved to be highly effective in increasing sales.
La nouvelle stratégie marketing s’est révélée très efficace pour augmenter les ventes.
The effective use of resources is crucial for the success of the project.
L’utilisation efficace des ressources est cruciale pour la réussite du projet.
effectifAu sens juridique ou administratif, pour ce qui entre en vigueur ou devient applicable.
The new regulations will become effective as of July 1.
Les nouvelles règles seront effectives à compter du 1er juillet.
effectifPour une valeur réelle, nette ou calculée après prise en compte de tous les facteurs.
The loan carries an effective annual interest rate of 6%.
Le prêt comporte un taux annuel effectif de 6 %.
Additional translations
percutantS’emploie surtout pour un discours, un texte ou une présentation ayant un fort impact.
Synonyms
efficient
productive
potent
successful
capable
powerful
impactful
beneficial
Antonyms
ineffective
effectivenoun
effectives
pl
UK
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
US
/ɪˈfɛktɪv/
Used chiefly in military contexts to refer to a soldier or troop fit for duty.
effectifMilitaire; désigne un membre des forces armées apte au service.
The battalion could count on about 500 effectives after the reinforcements arrived.
Le bataillon pouvait compter sur environ 500 effectifs après l’arrivée des renforts.
effectifsMilitaire; désigne la force numérique d’une unité.
The regiment's effectives dwindled after months of heavy fighting.
Les effectifs du régiment ont diminué après des mois de combats acharnés.
Synonyms
agent
instrument
means
implement
vehicle
operative
factor
cause

Definitions

effectiveadjective
Successful in producing a desired or intended result.
The new marketing strategy proved to be highly effective in increasing sales.
Functioning well and as intended.
The effective use of resources is crucial for the success of the project.
Having a strong impact or influence.
Her speech was so effective that it moved the audience to tears.
In force or in operation; officially operative.
The new regulations will become effective as of July 1.
Of an amount, rate, or value: actual or net, after all factors are taken into account.
The loan carries an effective annual interest rate of 6%.
effectivenoun
A person, especially a member of the armed forces, who is ready and fit for active service.
The battalion could count on about 500 effectives after the reinforcements arrived.
The numerical strength of a military unit; the number of personnel available for duty.
The regiment's effectives dwindled after months of heavy fighting.
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