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effects

UK
/ɪˈfɛkts/
US
/ɪˈfɛkts/

Translations

effectsnoun
UK
/ɪˈfɛkts/
US
/ɪˈfɛkts/
Plural-only noun meaning personal belongings; do not treat the regular plural of effect as a lemma.
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.
Synonyms
belongings
results
outcomes
consequences
repercussions
ramifications
impacts
influences
aftereffects
aftermath
fallout
sequelae
side effects
byproducts
manifestations
reverberations
possessions
personal belongings
property
chattels
goods
items
gear
special effects
visual effects
Antonyms
causes
reasons
origins
sources
antecedents
effectnoun

effects

pl

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
effetsCinéma, théâtre, audiovisuel.
effets personnels
effetDans la locution prendre effet ; sens administratif ou juridique.
Synonyms
consequence
impact
aftermath
repercussion
influence
outcome
result
product
effectverb

effects

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
bring about
cause
produce
execute
implement
achieve
realize

Definitions

effectsnoun
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.
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.
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