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B2 · Work & business
B2 · Travail et affaires
créer, fonder
to start or create an organization, a system, etc. that is meant to last for a long time
The merger of the two companies established a powerful new corporation
La fusion des deux entreprises a créé une nouvelle société puissante.
Through her many books and interviews, Dr. Wan established herself as an authority on conflict resolution
Synonymescreateformfoundinstitutestartbuildset upproveAntonymesabolishdestroyeliminateabolishdemolishdisproveundermineneglectinitiative, programme
a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose
The government launched a new initiative to reduce unemployment among young people.
Le gouvernement a lancé une nouvelle initiative pour réduire le chômage chez les jeunes.
SynonymesdriveenterpriseambitionresourcefulnessproactivityleadershipmotivationAntonymesapathyindifferencepassivityinactionlethargysalaire, paie
a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services
Hourly wages have increased by 20 percent over the last two years
Les salaires horaires ont augmenté de 20 pour cent au cours des deux dernières années.
The intern spends more than half of her wages on rent
SynonymessalarypayearningsremunerationcompensationAntonymeslossdebtfinepenaltyordre du jour
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
The agenda was sent out three weeks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting
L'ordre du jour a été envoyé il y a trois semaines afin que chacun puisse préparer la réunion.
SynonymesprogramscheduleplanlistoutlinedocketAntonymesimprovisationunplannedspur-of-the-momentmission
an important official job that a person or group of people is given to do, especially when they are sent to another country
The nurse explained that the mission of everyone in the unit was to make sure the patients got well as soon as possible
L'infirmière a expliqué que la mission de chacun dans le service était de faire en sorte que les patients guérissent le plus vite possible.
The hospital chaplain took as his mission to visit every patient admitted each day
SynonymespurposeaimgoalobjectivetaskassignmentcallingvocationAntonymesaimlessnessfrivolityidlenessinactivitypassivityprocédure, démarche
a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way
Patients must follow the hospital's admission procedure before they can see a doctor.
Les patients doivent suivre la procédure d'admission de l'hôpital avant de pouvoir voir un médecin.
Synonymesprocessoperationmethodcourse of actionprotocolroutinepracticetreatmentAntonymesinactionnegligencedisorganizationchaossecteur, domaine
a part of an area of activity, especially of a country’s economy
In the financial sector, banks and insurance companies have both lost a lot of money.
Dans le secteur financier, les banques et les compagnies d'assurance ont toutes deux perdu beaucoup d'argent.
service-sector jobs (= in hotels, restaurants, etc.)
SynonymesareafielddomainindustrysegmentdivisionbranchAntonymeswholerang, grade
the position, especially a high position, that somebody has in a particular organization, society, etc.
He was promoted to the rank of senior manager last year.
Il a été promu au rang de cadre supérieur l'année dernière.
SynonymespositionstandinggradestatuslevelratingAntonymesinferioritybottomunimportancedegradegrève
to hit somebody/something hard or with force
The train drivers have voted to take strike action.
Les conducteurs de train ont voté la grève.
The train drivers have voted to take strike action.
Synonymeswork stoppagewalkoutboycottprotestindustrial actionAntonymesworkemploymentagreementsettlementtravail, labeur
work, especially physical work
The workers voted to withdraw their labour(= to stop work as a means of protest).
Les ouvriers ont voté pour cesser le travail (= arrêter de travailler en signe de protestation).
The company wants to keep down labour costs.
SynonymesworktoilexertioneffortindustryemploymentworkforceAntonymesleisureidlenessrestinactivityunemploymentprésident, présidente
the person in charge of a meeting, committee or organization, or the head of a company's board
Delegates postponed a decision about the exact terms of office of the group's chairman and head of the secretariat.
Les délégués ont reporté une décision sur la durée exacte du mandat du président du groupe et du chef du secrétariat.
The hall was filled to capacity(= was completely full).
Synonymesleaderheadpresiding officerspeakermoderatorAntonymesmemberfollowersubordinatemédecin spécialiste, spécialiste
a doctor with advanced training in one particular branch of medicine
If the pain continues, you will be referred to a specialist.
Si la douleur persiste, vous serez orienté vers un spécialiste.
A heart specialist reviewed his echocardiogram results yesterday afternoon.
SynonymesexpertprofessionalauthoritymasteradeptvirtuosoAntonymesamateurgeneralistnovicebeginnerlaymansubalterne, débutant
having a low rank in an organization or a profession
She works as a junior doctor at the city hospital.
Elle travaille comme médecin débutante à l'hôpital de la ville.
Synonymeslower-levelyoungerinferiorsubordinateinexperiencedtraineeAntonymessenioreldersuperiorexperiencedveteranagence, organisme
a business or an organization that provides a particular service especially when representing other businesses or organizations
international aid agencies caring for refugees
des organismes d'aide internationaux qui s'occupent des réfugiés
You can book at your local travel agency.
SynonymesorganizationinstitutionofficebureauauthorityestablishmentfirmcompanyAntonymesindividualpersondisorganizationinefficiencyhaut placé, supérieur
high in rank or status; higher in rank or status than others
She is a senior manager at a large international bank.
Elle est cadre supérieure dans une grande banque internationale.
SynonymeselderoldersuperiorchiefprincipalAntonymesjunioryoungerinferiorsubordinatecomité, commission
a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
The local council have just set up a committee to study recycling.
Le conseil municipal vient de créer un comité pour étudier le recyclage.
a committee meeting
Synonymesboardcouncilpanelgroupcommissiontask forceAntonymesindividuallone wolfconstruire, bâtir
to build or make something such as a road, building or machine
When was the bridge constructed?
Quand ce pont a-t-il été construit ?
They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches.
SynonymesbuildcreateerectformfabricateassembleAntonymesdestroydemolishdismantleruinfonder, créer
to start something, such as an organization or an institution, especially by providing money
His grandfather founded the company in 1920 with very little money.
Son grand-père a fondé l'entreprise en 1920 avec très peu d'argent.
SynonymesdiscoveredlocateddetectedencounteredAntonymeslostmisplacedmissedadministration, gestion
the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution
The hospital administration is responsible for the hospital's daily operations.
L'administration de l'hôpital est responsable de ses opérations quotidiennes.
SynonymesmanagementgovernancedirectionleadershipAntonymesneglectdisorganizationchaos
