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transition

UK
/trænˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/trænˈzɪʃ.ən/

Translations

transitionnoun
transitions
pl
UK
/trænˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/trænˈzɪʃ.ən/
passageDans un texte, pour relier deux parties ou deux thèmes.
The essay had a smooth transition between the introduction and the main body.
L'essai avait un passage fluide entre l'introduction et le développement principal.
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be challenging.
La transition de l'enfance à l'âge adulte peut être difficile.
Synonyms
shift
conversion
transformation
alteration
progression
development
evolution
change
transitionverb
transitioned
Past Simple
transitioned
Past Participle
transitioning
Gerund
UK
/trænˈzɪʃən/
US
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transitionnerAnglicisme courant dans les contextes techniques, sociaux ou militants.
The company plans to transition to renewable energy sources by 2030.
L'entreprise prévoit de transitionner vers des sources d'énergie renouvelables d'ici 2030.
Synonyms
transform
adapt
alter
switch
convert
shift
change
move
transitionadjective
more transition
Comp.
most transition
Super.
Used attributively to describe services, stages, or items that facilitate or relate to change.
de transition
The city offers transition housing to help refugees settle.
La ville propose un hébergement de transition pour aider les réfugiés à s'installer.
Additional translations
transitoirePlus naturel quand l'idée de durée limitée ou de phase intermédiaire est mise en avant.
Synonyms
intermediate
temporary
interim
transitory
transitional
between-stages
short-term
momentary
passing
provisional

Definitions

transitionnoun
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be challenging.
A passage in a piece of writing that smoothly connects two topics or sections to each other.
The essay had a smooth transition between the introduction and the main body.
A change or shift from one key or tone to another in music.
The transition from major to minor key added depth to the composition.
transitionverb
To undergo or cause to undergo a process or period of change from one state or condition to another.
The company plans to transition to renewable energy sources by 2030.
To make a change from one gender identity to another, often involving medical or legal steps.
After years of consideration, Alex decided to transition and began hormone therapy.
transitionadjective
Relating to or intended to facilitate a change from one state, condition, or place to another.
The city offers transition housing to help refugees settle.
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