Enter the word for search

retrofitting

/ˈrɛtrəʊfɪtɪŋ/

/ˈrɛtroʊfɪtɪŋ/

retrofittingnoun

retrofittings

Translations

rétrofitTerme technique courant dans le bâtiment et l’industrie pour désigner la modernisation d’un équipement ou d’un système existant.

The retrofitting of the old factory included installing energy-efficient lighting and solar panels.

Le rétrofit de l’ancienne usine comprenait l’installation d’un éclairage économe en énergie et de panneaux solaires.

Additional translations

modernisationTraduction plus générale, selon le contexte technique ou architectural.

Definitions

The process of adding new technology or features to older systems or buildings.

The retrofitting of the old factory included installing energy-efficient lighting and solar panels.

A modification or set of modifications added to an existing structure or system.

Each retrofitting reduced the building's heating costs.

Synonyms

retrofittinggerund / present participle

/ˈrɛtrəʊˌfɪtɪŋ/

/ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪtɪŋ/

Used attributively to qualify nouns (e.g., "retrofitting measures")

Translations

de rétrofitS’emploie surtout dans les contextes techniques, industriels ou du bâtiment.

Retrofitting measures can drastically improve energy efficiency.

Des mesures de rétrofit peuvent améliorer considérablement l’efficacité énergétique.

Definitions

Relating to the act of adding new technology or features to existing structures or systems.

Retrofitting measures can drastically improve energy efficiency.

retrofitverb

retrofitting

ing-form

retrofitted

Past Simple

retrofitted

Past Participle

retrofitting

ing-form

/ˈrɛtrəʊfɪt/

/ˈrɛtroʊfɪt/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

retrofitnoun

Definitions

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.

retrofitadjective

Definitions

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

Local authorities introduced new retrofit standards for existing housing.