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effects

/ɪˈfɛkts/

effectsnoun

/ɪˈfɛkts/

Plural-only noun meaning personal belongings; do not treat the regular plural of effect as a lemma.

Translations

effetsAu pluriel ; surtout dans l’expression « effets personnels ».

The lawyer listed all of the deceased's effects.

L'avocat a répertorié tous les effets du défunt.

Definitions

Personal belongings or possessions, especially those of a person who has died or is leaving a place.

The lawyer listed all of the deceased's effects.

Synonyms

side effects

personal belongings

special effects

visual effects

Antonyms

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

effetsCinéma, théâtre, audiovisuel.

effets personnels

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

effects

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

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.