to term

term

tɜ:m

tēm

therm

Définition et signification de « term » en anglais

to term

VERBE

désigner, qualifier

to describe something using a specific word or phrase

Complex Transitive: to term a phenomenon or situation sth

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

term

3e personne du singulier

terms

participe présent

terming

passé simple

termed

participe passé

termed

Exemples

The linguist termed the language phenomenon code-switching to describe the alternating use of two languages in conversation.

Le linguiste a qualifié le phénomène linguistique de changement de code pour décrire l'utilisation alternée de deux langues dans une conversation.

Term

NOM

fin

the end of a specific period of time, particularly one that is expected to last

terme, mot

a single word or group of words used to name or define something

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

abstrait

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

terms

Exemples

The term "photosynthesis" refers to a biological process.

Le terme « photosynthèse » désigne un processus biologique.

trimestre, semestre

one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.

Dialect

British

trimester

American

Exemples

The new term starts next Monday.

Le nouveau trimestre commence lundi prochain.

terme, condition

(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement

terme, élément

a single number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables in an expression or equation, separated by addition or subtraction operators

Exemples

Combining like terms in an algebraic expression simplifies it.

Combiner des termes similaires dans une expression algébrique la simplifie.

terme, mot

one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition

terme, cariatide

a decorative column or pilaster that typically features a human or animal head or bust at the top, often used to support an entablature or other architectural elements

terme, terme de grossesse

the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent

mandat, durée

a fixed period of time for something, such as a job, office, or prison sentence

Exemples

He served a short term in jail.

Il a purgé une courte période en prison.