term

• Nom désignant un mot ou une expression utilisé comme nom de quelque chose, ou une période de temps fixée.

A noun referring to a word or phrase used as the name for something, or a fixed period of time.

1. Period of timeA2formal

   A fixed or limited period during which something lasts, such as a school semester or political office.

   période de temps

   • The school term starts in September.
   • The president served two terms in office.
   • The lease has a term of one year.

   Synonymesdurationintervalperiodspanspellstintstretchtenuretime

2. Word or expressionB1formal

   A word or phrase used in a particular context, especially in technical or specialized fields.

   terme

   • 'Algorithm' is a technical term in computer science.
   • Please explain the term 'photosynthesis'.
   • Legal terms can be difficult to understand.

   Synonymesappellationdesignationexpressionlocutionnamephrasevocableword

3. Condition or stipulationB2formal

   A condition or requirement in an agreement or contract.

   Condition ou stipulation

   • The terms of the contract are clearly stated.
   • We agreed to the terms of the deal.
   • Payment terms are 30 days net.

   Synonymesclauseconditionprovisionrequirementspecificationstipulation

• Verbe signifiant désigner ou appeler quelque chose par un terme ou une expression spécifique.

A verb meaning to designate or name something with a specific term or expression.

1. Name or designateB2formal

   To call something or someone by a particular name or title.

   nommer, désigner

   • Experts term this phenomenon 'global warming'.
   • The condition is termed 'hypothermia' in medical literature.
   • They termed the new policy a 'disaster'.

   Synonymescalldesignatedubentitlelabelnamestyletag

2. Describe asB2formal

   To describe or characterize something in a specific way.

   Qualifier de

   • Critics termed the movie 'a masterpiece'.
   • The report termed the situation 'critical'.
   • He termed his approach 'innovative'.

   Synonymesbrandcalldesignatedublabelname