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retrofit

/ˈrɛtrəʊfɪt/

/ˈrɛtroʊfɪt/

Translations

retrofitnoun

retrofits

/ˈrɛtrəʊfɪt/

/ˈrɛtroʊfɪt/

rétrofitTerme technique : ajout ou mise à niveau d’un élément sur un équipement ou un bâtiment existant.

The retrofit of the old building included installing new energy-efficient windows.

Le rétrofit de l’ancien bâtiment comprenait l’installation de nouvelles fenêtres économes en énergie.

Additional translations

modernisationSens général : mise à niveau ou adaptation d’un système, d’un équipement ou d’un bâtiment.

Synonyms

retrofitverb

retrofitted

Past Simple

retrofitted

Past Participle

retrofitting

Gerund

/ˈrɛtrəʊfɪt/

/ˈrɛtroʊfɪt/

rétrofiterTerme technique, surtout en ingénierie et en bâtiment.

The company decided to retrofit the old buildings with solar panels to improve energy efficiency.

L’entreprise a décidé de rétrofiter les anciens bâtiments avec des panneaux solaires afin d’améliorer l’efficacité énergétique.

Additional translations

moderniserSens plus général : adapter ou mettre à niveau pour un nouvel usage ou de meilleures performances.

Synonyms

retrofitadjective

Used attributively to describe measures, components, or projects related to retrofitting (e.g., "retrofit kits").

de rétrofitTerme technique utilisé pour désigner ce qui concerne une opération de rétrofit.

Local authorities introduced new retrofit standards for existing housing.

Les autorités locales ont introduit de nouvelles normes de rétrofit pour les logements existants.

Synonyms

Definitions

retrofitnoun

The act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured.

The retrofit of the old building included installing new energy-efficient windows.

An instance of updating or modifying equipment, structures, or systems to improve their performance or efficiency.

The retrofit of the aircraft involved upgrading its navigation systems.

retrofitverb

To add a component or accessory to something that did not have it when manufactured.

The company decided to retrofit the old buildings with solar panels to improve energy efficiency.

To install new or modified parts or equipment in something previously manufactured or constructed.

The engineers will retrofit the aircraft with new navigation systems to enhance its performance.

To adapt something to be more efficient or suitable for a new purpose.

They plan to retrofit the factory to reduce its carbon emissions.

retrofitadjective

Relating to, involving, or intended for the process of retrofitting.

Local authorities introduced new retrofit standards for existing housing.