impact

UK
/ˈɪmpækt/
US
/ˈɪmpækt/

Translations

impactnoun
impacts
pl
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The impact of the meteor created a large crater on the surface of the planet.
L’impact de la météorite a créé un grand cratère à la surface de la planète.
The new policy had a significant impact on the company's financial performance.
La nouvelle politique a eu un impact significatif sur la performance financière de l’entreprise.
impactverb
impacted
Past Simple
impacted
Past Participle
impacting
Gerund
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impacterSens courant en français contemporain, surtout dans les registres professionnel et médiatique.
The new regulations will significantly impact the company's operations.
Les nouvelles réglementations vont impacter considérablement les activités de l’entreprise.
Additional translations
heurterPour l’idée de collision ou de choc violent.
impactadjective
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US
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Used chiefly attributively before another noun to denote relation to collision or strong effect (e.g., impact damage, impact analysis). Not normally gradable.
impactantS’emploie surtout au sens de « qui produit un fort effet ».
The engineers conducted an impact analysis to assess potential damage.
Les ingénieurs ont mené une analyse impactante pour évaluer les dommages potentiels.

Definitions

impactnoun
The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
The impact of the meteor created a large crater on the surface of the planet.
A marked effect or influence.
The new policy had a significant impact on the company's financial performance.
impactverb
To have a strong effect on someone or something.
The new regulations will significantly impact the company's operations.
To strike or hit something with force.
The meteor impacted the surface of the planet, creating a large crater.
impactadjective
Relating to or involving a collision, strong effect, or forceful impression.
The engineers conducted an impact analysis to assess potential damage.