effect

• Nom désignant un changement, un résultat ou une conséquence produit par quelque chose d'autre, ainsi que l'impression ou l'influence exercée sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

A noun referring to a change, result, or consequence that is caused by something else.

1. B1formal

   A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

   effet (résultat ou conséquence)

   • The medicine had an immediate effect on her headache.
   • Pollution has a harmful effect on the environment.
   • The new policy had a positive effect on employee morale.

   Synonymesaftermathconsequencecorollaryoutcomeramificationrepercussionresultresultantsequelupshot

   Antonymescauseoriginsource

2. B1formal

   The impression or impact something has on a person's mind or feelings.

   Impression ou impact

   • His speech had a powerful effect on the audience.
   • The lighting created a dramatic effect in the theater.
   • The movie's special effects were stunning.

   Synonymesimpactimpressioninfluence

3. Operation or enforcementB2formal

   The state of being in operation or active.

   effet (en vigueur)

   • The new law will come into effect next month.
   • The contract takes effect immediately upon signing.
   • The rule remains in effect until further notice.

   Synonymesactionenforcementexecutionforceimplementationoperation

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réaliser, d'exécuter ou de produire quelque chose, ou de provoquer un résultat.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to happen or bringing about a result.

1. To bring about or causeB2formal

   To make something happen; to cause or accomplish a result.

   effectuer, réaliser

   • The new policy will effect significant changes in the company.
   • The medicine effected a rapid recovery.
   • The government hopes to effect a reduction in crime.

   Synonymesaccomplishachievebring aboutcausecreateenactexecuteimplementproducerealize