Business

SECOND EDITION

Intermediate ​French Wordlist

Unit 1
agency  ​​n /ˈeɪdʒənsi/ agence I’m also a marketing consultant with my own agency.
badge  ​n /bædʒ/ badge I see from your badge that you’re with FPR Pharmaceuticals.
be in charge of  ​ /biː ɪn tʃɑːdʒ əv/ être chargé(e) de I’m mainly in charge of planning and coordinating our
phrase courses.
be responsible for  ​ /bi rɪˈspɒnsəbl fɔː(r)/ être responsable de I am responsible for running their courses on employment
phrase law and health and safety.
consist of  ​v /kənˈsɪst əv/ consister à My work consists of advising managers and businesses.
consultant  ​n /kənˈsʌltənt/ consultant(e) I’m a marketing consultant.
coordinate  ​v /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/ coordonner I have to plan and coordinate our courses.
course  ​n /kɔːs/ formation I’m attending a course on online marketing.
deal with  ​v /diːl wɪð/ gérer, s’occuper de As a customer service representative, I deal with enquiries
and bookings from clients.
delighted  ​adj /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ enchanté(e) I’m delighted to meet you.
exactly  ​adv /ɪɡˈzæktli/ exactement, précisément What do you do, exactly?
experience  ​n /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ expérience I have experience in employment law and health and saftey.
field  ​n /fiːld/ domaine I have experience in the field of employment law.
freelance  ​adj /ˈfriːlɑːns/ indépendant(e), I work with a team of freelance trainers.
travailleur(euse)
full-time  ​adj /ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/ à plein temps There are 15 full-time office staff.
handle  ​v /ˈhændl/ traiter I handle all the inter-government work.
introduce  ​v /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/ (se) présenter Let me introduce myself.
is that right?  ​phrase /ɪz ðæt raɪt/ est-ce correct? Is that right? My company works with pharmaceutical
companies, too.
keep in contact  ​ /kiːp ɪn ˈkɒntækt/ rester en contact It would be good to keep in contact. Do you have a card?
phrase
look forward to  ​ /lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tuː/ avoir hâte de, être I look forward to hearing from you.
phr v impatient(e) de
mainly  ​adv /ˈmeɪnli/ principalement I’m mainly responsible for planning.
medium-sized  ​adj /ˈmiːdiəm saɪzd/ de taille moyenne We work with medium-sized companies.
multinational  ​adj /ˌmʌltiˈnæʃnəl/ multinational(e) My company often deals with multinational corporations.
network  ​v /ˈnetwɜːk/ réseauter, faire du Going to conferences is a good chance to network and meet
résautage new clients.
oversee  ​v /ˌəʊvəˈsiː/ superviser I oversee projects and manage the budgets.
part-time  ​adv /ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/ à temps partiel I work part-time for In-balance.
profile  ​n /ˈprəʊfaɪl/ profil Could you write a profile about yourself for the website?
ranging  ​v /reɪndʒɪŋ/ aller de … à … I deal with a variety of clients ranging from multinational
corporations to individual customers.
run  ​v /rʌn/ conduire, mener We’re usually looking for sponsorship on the projects we run.
specialize in  ​v /ˈspeʃəlaɪz ɪn/ se spécialiser dans I specialize in online marketing.
staff  ​n /stɑːf/ personnel We employ lots of part-time staff.
strategy  ​n /ˈstrætədʒi/ stratégie I develop marketing strategies for business owners.

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work as  ​v / wɜːk æz/ travailler en tant que I work as a trainer for In-balance.
work for  ​v /wɜːk fə(r)/ travailler pour I work for a medical charity.
work from home  ​ /wɜːk frəm həʊm/ travailler à la maison I’m a freelance consultant, so I work from my home in
phrase (à domicile), Bruges.
faire du télétravail
work in  ​v /wɜːk ɪn/ travailler dans I work in customer services for In-balance.
work with  ​v /wɜːk wɪð/ travailler avec I work with a team of freelance trainers.

Unit 2
absent ​
adj /ˈæbsənt/ absent(e) A doctor’s note is required if you are absent from work for
more than three days.
additional leave ​n /əˈdɪʃənl liːv/ congé supplémentaire Managers may accept requests for additional leave
depending on your circumstances.
annual leave ​n /ˈænjuəl liːv/ congé annuel Annual leave for part-time staff is calculated according to
the number of days worked per year.
balance ​
v /ˈbæləns/ concilier, équilibrer It’s very difficult to balance my work and home-life.
care for ​v /keə(r) fə(r)/ s’occuper de, prendre soin Is it easy to take time off for childcare or to care for a sick or
elderly relative?
childcare ​n /ˈtʃaɪldkeə(r)/ puériculture, service de The company provides a childcare service for parents.
garde d'enfant
contact details ​n pl /ˈkɒntækt ˈdiːteɪlz/ coordonnées Could you give me your contact details?
core hours ​n pl /kɔː(r) ˈaʊəz/ plage horaire fixe All employees must be at work during the core hours of
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
details ​n pl /ˈdiːteɪlz/ coordonnées Could you give me her details so that I can contact her?
flexible working /ˈfleksəbl ˈwɜːkɪŋ horaire de travail flexible We have flexible working hours, which means I can start
hours ​phrase ˈaʊəz/ and finish work early.
flexitime ​
n /ˈfleksitaɪm/ horaires flexibles I work flexitime, so I can start and finish my working day
whenever I like.
free time ​n /friː taɪm/ temps libre I finish work on time so I have free time in the evening.
full pay ​n /fʊl peɪ/ plein traitement, Employees receive full pay for a short-term illness.
plein salaire
home-life ​
n /həʊm laɪf/ vie personnelle Is it difficult to balance your job with your home-life?
home-working ​
n /ˈhəʊm wɜːkɪŋ/ télétravail, travail à I work from home once a week because my company has a
domicile system of home-working.
in lieu ​phrase /ɪn ljuː/ à la place Sometimes we work through the weekends, but we have a
system of time off in lieu.
in writing ​phrase /ɪn ˈraɪtɪŋ/ par écrit Requests to work from home must be made in writing.
intend to ​v /ɪnˈtend tuː/ avoir l’intention de I intend to take a break from work next year.
lunch break ​n /lʌntʃ breɪk/ pause déjeuner, pause Employees must take their lunch break between 12 and 2.
de midi
manage ​v /ˈmænɪdʒ/ gérer I’d like to be able to manage my own working hours.
maternity leave ​n /məˈtɜːnəti ˌliːv/ congé maternité Expectant mothers can take up to 52 weeks’ maternity leave.
maximum ​n /ˈmæksɪməm/ maximum The company allows home-working for a maximum of eight
hours a week.
medical /ˈmedɪkl səˌtɪfɪkət/ certificat médical A medical certificate is required from your doctor if you
certificate ​n are absent for more than five days.
mobile number ​n /ˈməʊbaɪl ˈnʌmbə(r)/ numéro de portable Can I have his mobile number?
off sick ​phrase /ɒf sɪk/ absent(e) pour maladie, Marie isn’t in work today. She’s off sick.
en congé maladie
overtime ​
n /ˈəʊvətaɪm/ heures supplémentaires Last week, I worked for 55 hours, so I did 20 hours overtime.
parental leave ​n /pəˈrentl liːv/ congé parental You can take parental leave only if you’ve been employed
for over a year.
paternity leave ​n /pəˈtɜːnəti liːv/ congé de paternité Fathers can take two weeks off for paternity leave after the
child’s birth.

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public holiday ​n /ˌpʌblɪk ˈhɒlədeɪ/ jour férié January 1st is a public holiday.
repeat ​v /rɪˈpiːt/ répéter Sorry, I didn’t hear what you just said. Could you repeat it?
responsibility ​
n /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ responsabilité Please read carefully the employee’s roles and
responsibilities in the contract.
salary ​
n /ˈsæləri/ salaire I’d rather have fewer holidays and a higher salary.
service ​
n /ˈsɜːvɪs/ service After five years of service, an employee can take an extra two
days’ leave per year.
sick leave ​n /ˈsɪk liːv/ congé maladie My colleague has been on sick leave for three weeks.
statutory pay ​n /ˈstætʃətri peɪ/ allocation réglementaire Employees with under 24 months' service receive statutory
pay after 28 days.
tend to ​v /tend tuː/ avoir tendance à I tend to work through my lunch break.
terms and /tɜːmz ənd termes et conditions If you don’t like the terms and conditions at your company,
conditions ​phrase kənˈdɪʃnz/ do something about it.
time off ​phrase /ˌtaɪm ˈɒf/ congés, temps libre I think they should pay us for working late or they should give
us extra time off.
unpaid leave ​n /ˌʌnˈpeɪd liːv/ congé sans solde Do you plan to take unpaid leave in the next three years?
work late ​phrase /wɜːk leɪt/ travailler tard I often work late when I have a difficult deadline to meet.
working hours ​n pl /ˈwɜːkɪŋ ˌaʊəz/ heures de travail We have flexible working hours, which is good for me
because I have children.
work–life /wɜːk laɪf ˈbæləns/ équilibre entre vie- Employees at my company have a fairly good work–life
balance ​n professionnelle et vie balance.
privée

Unit 3
allocate resources ​ /ˈæləkeɪt rɪˈsɔːsɪz/ allouer les ressources, It’s always difficult to allocate resources – skilled staff are
phrase distribuer les ressources in short supply.
be back on track ​ /bi bæk ɒn træk/ avoir rattrapé son retard We fell behind schedule but we managed to catch up last week
phrase and we’re back on track now.
benefit ​
v /ˈbenɪfɪt/ bénéficier de Companies like Timberland also benefit from the projects.
budget ​n /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ budget She has to manage a budget to make sure we don’t overspend.
catch up ​phr v /kætʃ ʌp/ rattraper son retard, We fell behind schedule, but we managed to catch up.
se remettre à jour
costings ​n pl /ˈkɒstɪŋz/ coûts I’ve agreed the approximate equipment costings with finance.
deadline ​
n /ˈdedlaɪn/ date butoir, date limite I’d like to get an update on the project and all the deadlines.
delay ​
n /dɪˈleɪ/ retard We didn’t expect any delays. The project is behind schedule.
delegate ​v /ˈdelɪɡeɪt/ déléguer I try as much as possible to delegate tasks to others.
equipment ​
n /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ matériel Has the new equipment arrived yet?
fall behind /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd prendre du retard The project is falling behind schedule.
schedule ​ phrase ˈʃedjuːl/
feedback ​n /ˈfiːdbæk/ commentaires, retour I’ve already received everyone’s feedback.
finish ahead of /ˈfɪnɪʃ əˈhed əv finir plus tot que prêvu We did some tasks earlier than planned and we might even
schedule ​
phrase ˈʃedjuːl/ finish ahead of schedule.
get on with (a task) ​ /ɡet ɒn wɪð/ continuer (une tâche) I try as much as possible to delegate tasks and trust people to
phr v get on with them.
get updates ​phrase /ɡet ˈʌpdeɪts/ faire le point avec I get updates from the team every two days.
go according to /ɡəʊ əˈkɔːdɪŋ tə se dérouler comme prévu I’m very happy with the project – so far, things are going
plan ​phrase plæn/ according to plan.
in time ​adv /ɪn taɪm/ à temps If we leave now, we’ll be there in time for the meeting.
meet the deadline ​ /miːt ðə ˈdedlaɪn/ respecter les délais The project manager needs to get the project back on track so
phrase we can meet the deadline.
milestone ​
n /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ étape importante We have team meetings every week to make sure we complete
each milestone by its deadline.
objective ​
n /əbˈdʒektɪv/ objectif Our main objective is to offer our expertise world wide.

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on time ​adv /ɒn taɪm/ à temps I have to be at work at 9 a.m. and I always arrive on time.
order ​
v /ˈɔːdə(r)/ commander Have you ordered the new stationery?
planning ​n /plænɪŋ/ planification Having a Plan B is important for project planning.
postpone ​v /pəˈspəʊn/ postposer, reporter I postponed my holiday until we completed the project.
progress ​
n /ˈprəʊɡres/ progrès I feel we are making progress on the project.
project manager ​n /ˈprɒdʒekt gestionnaire/chef de projet The project manager needs to make sure we meet all the
ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/ deadlines.
project team ​n /ˈprɒdʒekt tiːm/ équipe de projet She gets updates from her project team every day.
reminder ​n /rɪˈmaɪndə(r)/ rappel I’ve emailed them a reminder about next week’s delivery.
resources ​n pl /rɪˈzɔːsɪz/ ressources We only have a limited amount of resources for the project.
review ​v /rɪˈvjuː/ revoir, faire le point Let’s meet again in two weeks to review progress.
rewarding ​adj /rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/ gratifiant(e), enrichissant(e) She finds working on this project very rewarding as she is
learning new skills.
scenario /səˈnɑːriəʊ ˈplænɪŋ/ programmer/préparer un Scenario planning means a company has both a plan A and
planning ​n scénario a plan B.
schedule ​
n /ˈʃedjuːl/ échéancier We discuss the schedule at our team meetings.
stay within budget ​ /steɪ wɪˈðɪn ˈbʌdʒɪt/ respecter le budget I have managed to stay within budget, but only just!
phrase
teamwork ​
n /ˈtiːmwɜːk/ travail d’équipe Teamwork is essential when working on a large project.
update ​
n /ˈʌpdeɪt/ mise à jour, actualisation We need regular updates on the project.
volunteer project ​n /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r) projet de bénévolat/ She’s managing a volunteer project to redecorate a
ˈprɒdʒekt/ volontariat community centre in Chicago.

Unit 4
accurate ​
adj /ˈækjərət/ précis(e), exact(e) The system sends you a text with an accurate waiting time.
allow ​
v /əˈlaʊ/ permettre This app allows you to keep track of all your investments.
approximate ​adj /əˈprɒksɪmət/ approximatif(ve) The approximate delivery time is 10–14 days.
automatically ​
adv /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/ automatiquement It automatically knows how many hours you’ve worked.
benefit ​
n /ˈbenɪfɪt/ avantage The main benefit is the payroll feature.
cloud storage ​n /klaʊd ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ stockage sur le cloud Cloud storage is a user-friendly way to store your files.
convince ​
v /kənˈvɪns/ convaincre I’m not convinced that it’s possible to access the system
when you’re abroad.
currency ​n /ˈkʌrənsi/ monnaie, devise You don’t need to hand over any local currency because your
credit card is automatically charged.
difficult-to-use ​adj /ˈdɪfɪkəlt tə juːs/ difficile à utiliser Why is this photocopier so difficult-to-use? I never know
how to print on both sides of the paper!
efficient ​
adj /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ efficace Online video conferencing is an efficient way to communicate.
enable ​
v /ɪˈneɪbl/ permettre The self-service system enables you to put your passport on
a screen and walk through.
feature ​
n /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/ caractéristique Another useful feature is that the mobile app enables
employees to log on from home or when travelling.
handy ​
adj /ˈhændi/ pratique This handy app lets you book a taxi from your phone.
high-quality ​
adj /haɪ ˈkwɒləti/ de haute qualité High-quality infographics illustrate the latest trends.
improvement ​n /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ amélioration Have you noticed any improvements with the new system?
incorrect ​adj /ˌɪnkəˈrekt/ erroné(e) These figures are incorrect.
install ​v /ɪnˈstɔːl/ installer When you buy new software, who normally installs it?
installation ​
n /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/ installation The software installation was successful.
keep track of ​phr v /kiːp træk əv/ surveiller, garder une This app allows you to keep track of all your investments.
trace de
let ​
v /let/ permettre (à quelqu’un de This app lets you download your boarding card.
faire quelque chose)
monitor ​
v /ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/ surveiller, suivre, contrôler The software monitors the number of hours you’ve worked.

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online banking ​n /ˌɒnˈlaɪn ˈbæŋkɪŋ/ banque en ligne Online banking is very secure because it always asks for
your username, PIN code and password.
poor-quality ​adj /pɔː(r) ˈkwɒləti/ de mauvaise qualité The graphics on this new version are really poor-quality.
ranking ​n /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ classement Our ranking is quite low. We’re in the bottom 25%.
rate ​
v /reɪt/ évaluer Many companies have systems to rate employee performance.
secure ​adj /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/ sûr(e), fiable All your information is stored on state-of-the-art servers, so
it’s very secure from identify thieves.
self-service ​adj /ˌself ˈsɜːvɪs/ en libre service The new self-service system means there are fewer staff.
stock market ​n /ˈstɒk ˌmɑːkɪt/ bourse, marché boursier You can log into any stock market in the world and follow
the daily ups and downs.
time-consuming ​ /ˈtaɪm kənsjuːmɪŋ/ long(ue), couteux(euse) en Video conferencing would be much less time-consuming
adj temps than travelling to meetings.
turnover ​
n /ˈtɜːnəʊvə(r)/ chiffre d’affaires My company’s annual turnover is just over three million a year.
unsafe ​
adj /ʌnˈseɪf/ dangereux, non sécurisé This website looks unsafe – I don’t think you should
download anything from it.
up-to-date ​adj /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ à jour, actualisé(e) Up-to-date newsfeeds allow you follow the latest news.
useless ​
adj /ˈjuːsləs/ inutile This dictionary is useless – all the important words are missing!
user-friendly ​adj /ˌjuːzə ˈfrendli/ convivial(e), facile à utiliser Everything about this app is really user-friendly.
version ​
n /ˈvɜːʒn/ version We’ve upgraded the system. The new version is much better.
video-conferencing ​ /ˈvɪdiəʊ video-conférence Video-conferencing allows us to have meetings with people
n kɒnfərənsɪŋ/ in other parts of the world.

Unit 5
arrange ​
v /əˈreɪndʒ/ convenir (d’une date) Can we arrange a date to meet?
bring forward ​ /brɪŋ ˈfɔːwəd/ avancer Can we bring our meeting forward to Wednesday?
phr v
build ​
v /bɪld/ construire, fidéliser (les It’s important to build customer loyalty.
clients)
call centre ​n /kɔːl ˈsentə(r)/ centre d’appel All of our call centres are based in the UK.
care ​
n /keə(r)/ suivi (des clients) The customer service team deals with customer care.
client ​
n /ˈklaɪənt/ client(e) I have a meeting with a client this afternoon.
complaint ​
n /kəmˈpleɪnt/ plainte, réclamation The call centre deals with customer complaints.
confirm ​
v /kənˈfɜːm/ confirmer We’ve confirmed Monday at 10 a.m.
consumer ​
n /kənˈsjuːmə(r)/ consommateur(trice) Consumers are buying more products online.
convenient ​
adj /kənˈviːniənt/ qui convient Let’s meet on Tuesday. Is two o’clock convenient?
customer ​
n /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/ client(e) The customer is always right.
deliver ​
v /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ livrer The company delivered the shoes in time for the wedding.
delivery ​
n /dɪˈlɪvəri/ livraison Note that delivery times may vary during the holiday period.
expect ​
v /ɪkˈspekt/ attendre, s’attendre à ce que Customers expect an online company to deliver their order
on time and in good condition.
expectation ​n /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/ attentes We try to go beyond basic customer expectations.
expected ​adj /ɪkˈspektɪd/ attendu(e) What is the expected number of people who will attend the
event?
frontline staff ​n /ˌfrʌnt ˈlaɪn stɑːf/ personnel de terrain The role of the managers is to support the frontline staff,
who can then serve the customers.
go beyond ​phrase /ɡəʊ bɪˈjɒnd/ aller au-delà de Don’t just meet your customer’s expectations. Go
beyond them.
guarantee ​v /ˌɡærənˈtiː/ garantir Is it possible to guarantee customer satisfaction?
loyal ​
adj /ˈlɔɪəl/ loyal(e), fidèle Customers are loyal to a company if they feel valued.
loyalty ​
n /ˈlɔɪəlti/ loyauté, fidèlité It’s important to build customer loyalty.
move back ​phr v /muːv bæk/ décaler, repousser We need to move the meeting back to 2 p.m.

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principle ​
n /ˈprɪnsəpl/ principe Making customers happy is a key principle of the company.
produce ​
v /prəˈdjuːs/ produire This company produces electrical goods.
product ​
n /ˈprɒdʌkt/ produit We answer around 1,200 emails per week about our products.
productive ​
adj /prəˈdʌktɪv/ productif(ve) I’ve had a productive week and done everything on my list.
require ​v /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/ réclamer, exiger Whatever you require, we can supply it within 24 hours.
required ​adj /rɪˈkwaɪəd/ réclamé(e), exigé(e) We found the required shoes in a local shop and
hand-delivered them to the customer.
requirement ​n /rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/ exigence First of all, I need to find out about your requirements.
What exactly do you need?
satisfaction ​
n /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃn/ satisfaction Customer satisfaction at Zappos is very high.
satisfied ​adj /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ satisfait(e) If you are not 100% satisfied with the item, we will replace
it or give you your money back.
satisfy ​
v /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ satisfaire If you can satisfy your customers’ needs, they will keep
buying your products.
serve ​
v /sɜːv/ servir The role of the managers is to support the frontline staff in the
middle, who can then serve the customers.
service ​
n /ˈsɜːvɪs/ service Timpson shops offer a variety of services including shoe
repair and key cutting.
trade show ​n /treɪd ʃəʊ/ salon (professionnel) I have a meeting with some clients who I met at a trade show.
training ​n /treɪnɪŋ/ formation New staff receive four weeks’ training in customer service.
upside down ​adj /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ inversé Upside down management means that the customers are at
the top and senior management are at the bottom.

Unit 6
accommodation ​n /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/ hébergement, logement Can I have accommodation close to the exhibition hall?
address ​
v /əˈdres/ s’adresser (à quelqu’un) How would you like me to address you?
agenda ​n /əˈdʒendə/ programme, ordre du jour Here is the agenda for Marvin Bernstein’s visit.
appointment ​
n /əˈpɔɪntmənt/ rendez-vous He has another appointment this morning.
attend ​
v /əˈtend/ assister à Do you ever attend trade fairs or conferences?
auditorium ​
n /ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm/ auditorium He wants to see the main auditorium and check the facilities
before his talk on Wednesday morning.
catch up ​phr v /kætʃ ʌp/ se voir plus tard (pour We’ll catch up again later.
prendre des nouvelles)
check in ​phr v /ˈtʃek ˈɪn/ (s’)enregistrer First of all, I’ll check in at the hotel, so that I can freshen up.
check-in ​n /ˈtʃek ɪn/ enregistrement Normal check-in is after two o’clock but I’ll call the hotel and
try to arrange to check in early.
conference ​n /ˈkɒnfərəns/ conférence I’m going to a sales conference next week.
delegate ​n /ˈdelɪɡət/ délégué(e), représentant(e) I’m there all day helping delegates with their stands.
drop (sb) off ​phr v /drɒp ɒf/ déposer (quelqu’un) I can’t park here. Can I drop you off in front of the hotel?
eat out ​phr v /iːt aʊt/ aller dîner/déjeuner We could eat out by the port.
excursion ​
n /ɪkˈskɜːʃn/ excursion The hotel tour guide service offers an afternoon excursion.
exhibition centre ​n /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn ˈsentə(r)/ centre des expositions The driver will drop him off at the exhibition centre.
exhibitor ​
n /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtə(r)/ exposant(e) The trade fair has exhibitors from over 50 countries.
facilities ​
n /fəˈsɪlətiz/ installations, services What facilities are available in the auditorium?
first of all ​phrase /fɜːst əv ɔːl/ tout d’abord First of all, I’ll give you a tour of the building.
freshen up ​phr v /ˈfreʃn ʌp/ se rafraîchir I need to go to the hotel, so that I can freshen up.
in advance ​phrase /ɪn ədˈvɑːns/ à l’avance I’d like to set up the equipment in advance of my talk.
journey ​
n /ˈdʒɜːni/ trajet, voyage Did you have a good journey?
look around ​phr v /lʊk əˈraʊnd/ visiter, aller faire un tour I’d rather look around the city than stay in my hotel room.
meet up with (sb) ​ /miːt ʌp wɪð / rencontrer, retrouver, voir I’m planning to meet up with an old friend on Wednesday
phr v (quelqu’un) evening.

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on behalf of ​phrase /ɒn bɪˈhɑːf ɒv/ de la part de On behalf of HYB Electronics, welcome to our new facility.
pick (sb) up ​phr v /pɪk ʌp/ aller chercher quelqu’un I’ll pick you up at 7.30 p.m.
presentation ​
n /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/ présentation, exposé There’s a presentation about next-generation mobile games.
programme ​n /ˈprəʊɡræm/ programme I’ll run through today’s programme.
public transport ​n /ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt/ transport public Delegates are advised to travel by public transport.
reception ​n /rɪˈsepʃn/ réception You can get a visitor’s badge from reception.
registration ​
n /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/ enregistrement, inscription Registration for the conference can be done online.
run through ​phr v /ˈrʌn ˈθruː/ passer en revue I’ll run through today’s programme.
show (sb) around ​ /ʃəʊ əˈraʊnd/ faire visiter (à quelqu’un) If you like, tonight I can show you around the old city.
phr v
sightseeing ​
n /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/ (faire du) tourisme I’d like to look around the old city and do some sightseeing.
sign in ​v /saɪn ɪn/ s’identifier, s’inscrire Visitors should sign in at reception.
speciality ​n /ˌspeʃiˈæləti/ spécialité The event includes eating out at a traditional restaurant and
trying a few local specialities.
stand ​
n /stænd/ stand I’m there all day helping delegates with their stands.
trade fair ​n /ˈtreɪd feə(r)/ salon, foire (commercial) The annual Garden Trade Fair in Cologne attracts over
40,000 visitors.
travel ​
v /ˈtrævl/ voyager How often do you travel on business?
vending machine ​n /ˈvendɪŋ məʃiːn/ distributeur automatique The company has installed a new vending machine for hot
drinks.
venue ​
n /ˈvenjuː/ lieu, site The venue offers over 200 stands to show new products.

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back up files ​phrase /bæk ʌp faɪlz/ faire une sauvegarde Don’t forget to back up all your files so you have a copy.
be down ​phrase /bi daʊn/ être hors service The website was down for nearly a week.
blacklisted ​
adj /ˈblæklɪstɪd/ sur liste noire The organization manages databases of spammers and
blacklisted users for business corporations.
character ​
n /ˈkærəktə(r)/ caractère (symbole écrit) To make the password stronger, it has to be eight characters
including at least one number and one capital letter.
compromised ​adj /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/ corrompu(e) The servers were compromised and the website is down.
cover ​
v /ˈkʌvə(r)/ traiter Well, I think that covers everything.
create a new /kriˈeɪt ə njuː créer un nouveau mot de To prevent hackers, create a new password every month.
password ​ phrase ˈpɑːswɜːd/ passe
cyberattack ​n /ˈsaɪbə(r) əˈtæk/ cyberattaque The organization became another victim of a cyberattack.
cybercrime ​n /ˈsaɪbə(r) kraɪm/ cybercriminalité Have you ever been a victim of cybercrime?
cybercriminal ​n /ˈsaɪbə(r) ˈkrɪmɪnl/ cybercriminel(e) Despite our online security, we couldn’t prevent
cybercriminals hacking the system.
cybersecurity ​n /ˈsaɪbə(r) sɪˈkjʊərəti/ cybersécurité The company plans to increase spending on cybersecurity.
encrypt ​
v /ɪnˈkrɪpt/ crypter Regularly changing passwords and encrypting files is
important for online security.
encrypt data ​phrase /ɪnˈkrɪpt ˈdeɪtə/ crypter des données Businesses need to encrypt sensitive data so no one else can
read it.
excessive ​
adj /ɪkˈsesɪv/ excessif(ve), abusif(ve) Employees can use the Internet as long as it is not excessive
and during lunchtime or breaks only.
fingerprint ​
n /ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt/ empreinte digitale I want to discuss the new fingerprint technology for
company security.
hacker ​
n /ˈhækə(r)/ pirate informatique Hackers managed to access our company files.
invest in ​v /ɪnˈvest ɪn/ investir dans If you follow basic security procedures, then you might not
need to invest in more security.
log on ​v /ˈlɒɡ ɒn/ se connecter Once you have your username and password, you can log on.
network ​
n /ˈnetwɜːk/ réseau Hackers often access a network without the company
realizing there’s a problem.

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online security ​n /ˌɒnˈlaɪn sɪˈkjʊərəti/ sécurité en ligne Spamhaus had a special understanding of online security.
open attachments ​ /ˈəʊpən ouvrir une pièce jointe Double-click this icon to open the attachment on your
phrase əˈtætʃmənts/ email.
permission ​n /pəˈmɪʃn/ autorisation permission Employees are not allowed to download or upgrade software
without permission.
personal /ˈpɜːsənl ˈdiːteɪlz/ données/informations Enter your personal details on the website.
details ​n pl personnelles
personal use ​n /ˈpɜːsənl juːs/ usage personnel, utilisation Employees mustn’t access the Internet for personal use
personnelle during working hours.
policy ​
n /ˈpɒləsi/ politique (règlement) I have to change my password every 12 weeks because it’s
company policy.
prevent ​
v /prɪˈvent/ empêcher, éviter, prévenir To prevent hackers, create a new password every month.
register ​v /ˈredʒɪstə(r)/ s’enregistrer, s’inscrire Do you know how I can register with this website?
reliant ​
adj /rɪˈlaɪənt/ dépendant(e) Businesses are becoming more reliant on the Internet.
run scans ​phrase /rʌn skænz/ effectuer une analyse Try running a scan to check for a virus.
share documents ​ /ʃeə(r) ˈdɒkjuments/ partager des documents I often open attachments and share documents for my job.
phrase
spammer ​n /ˈspæmə(r)/ polluposteur, spammeur The attack was especially bad because the organization
manages databases of spammers.
sum up ​phr v /sʌm ʌp/ résumer I’ll sum up the main points in an email.
target ​v /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ cibler Criminals are targeting businesses, looking to steal data
from their servers.
temporary /ˈtemprəri mot de passe temporaire This is your temporary password. Log on with it and then
password ​
n ˈpɑːswɜːd/ you need to choose a new one.
upgrade software ​ /ˈʌpɡreɪd mettre à jour les logiciels How often do you upgrade your software?
phrase ˈsɒftweə(r)/
victim ​n /ˈvɪktɪm/ victime The organization had become another victim of a cyberattack.
vulnerable ​
adj /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ vulnérable All organizations and businesses are vulnerable to
cyberattacks.

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annual ​adj /ˈænjuəl/ annuel(e) This slide shows a forecasted annual return of 19%.
annually ​adv /ˈænjuəli/ annuellement We think your investment will rise annually by 9%.
attract ​
v /əˈtrækt/ attirer They tried to attract investors on crowdfunding websites.
attractive ​
adj /əˈtræktɪv/ attractif(ve) Crowdfunding sites are attractive for small, new businesses.
based on ​adj /beɪst ɒn/ basé(e) sur Our predictions are based on last year’s sales figures.
budding /ˈbʌdɪŋ entrepreneur en herbe Here, budding entrepreneurs look for potential investors.
entrepreneur ​n ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/
capital ​
n /ˈkæpɪtl/ capital She needed £100,000 in capital to open her new business.
commission ​n /kəˈmɪʃn/ commission These crowdfunding sites take a commission of around 5%
of the amount raised.
crowdfunding ​n /kraʊdfʌndɪŋ/ financement participatif She registered with the crowdfunding site Indiegogo.com.
demand ​
n /dɪˈmɑːnd/ demande The demand for student accommodation is going to increase.
dividend ​
n /ˈdɪvɪdend/ dividende Crowdfunding sites are attractive for small, new businesses
because you don’t pay out dividends.
draw attention to ​ /drɔː əˈtenʃn tuː/ attirer l’attention de I’d like to draw your attention to the first graph, which
phr v quelqu’un sur shows …
entrepreneur ​n /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː(r)/ entrepreneur Entrepreneurs are expected to offer detailed business plans
to investors.
equity ​
n /ˈekwəti/ fonds propres, capitaux Crowdfunding sites are attractive for new businesses because
propres you don’t give away any equity.
expenses ​n pl /ɪkˈspensɪz/ dépenses, frais Can you claim travel expenses for your trip?
fall ​
v /fɔːl/ baisser, chuter The share price is going to fall.

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figure ​
n /ˈfɪɡə(r)/ chiffre These figures are the sales results of each of our branches.
financial forecast ​n /faɪˈnænʃl ˈfɔːkɑːst/ prévisions financières The financial forecast for next year is not looking too good.
forecast ​v /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ prévoir, s’attendre à We forecast an annual return of 18%.
illustrate ​
v /ˈɪləstreɪt/ illustrer The chart illustrates the growth in student numbers in the
last five years.
in particular ​phrase /ɪn pəˈtɪkjələ(r)/ en particulier Also notice in particular the figures for March.
indicate ​
v /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ indiquer The red line in the chart indicates the number of visitors
who purchased something.
investment /ɪnˈvestmənt opportunité Which company is offering the best investment
opportunity ​n ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/ d’investissement opportunity?
investor ​
n /ɪnˈvestə(r)/ investisseur We need to find investors, to help fund the start-up costs.
loan ​
n /ləʊn/ emprunt, prêt (financier) We went to the bank to ask about getting a loan.
pay back ​phr v /peɪ ˈbæk/ rembourser If you fail to reach the target, then you pay back any money
to any investors.
pay for ​v /peɪ fə(r)/ payer In a cat café, customers pay for a meal while playing
with cats.
pay out ​phr v /peɪ ˈaʊt/ payer, verser How often do they pay out dividends to the shareholders?
pay towards ​phr v /peɪ təˈwɔːdz/ payer à, verser pour One woman paid £20,000 towards Lauren’s business in
return for owning one of the cats in the café.
potential /pəˈtenʃl ɪnˈvestəz/ investisseurs potentiels On this site, budding entrepreneurs can look for potential
investors ​
n pl investors.
prediction ​
n /prɪˈdɪkʃn/ prévision What are your predictions for the year ahead?
raise money ​phrase /reɪz ˈmʌni/ lever des fonds Crowdfunding is a good way to raise money to start a new
business.
recession ​
n /rɪˈseʃn/ récession The possible growth in the Asian economy could mean that
we avoid another global recession.
represent ​v /ˌreprɪˈzent/ représenter This figure represents a 2% increase in sales.
rise ​
v /raɪz/ augmenter, grimper The share price has risen by 10%.
shareholder ​
n /ˈʃeəhəʊldə(r)/ actionnaire We pay dividends to shareholders once we make a profit.
shares ​
n /ʃeəz/ actions, parts I’m wondering whether to sell my shares.
start-up costs ​n pl /stɑːt ʌp kɒsts/ coûts de démarrage d’une What will the start-up costs be for the business?
jeune entreprise
target ​n /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ cible, objectif The company only raised $301,000 through crowdfunding, so
failed to meet its $1 million target.
under budget ​ /ˈʌndə(r) ˈbʌdʒɪt/ en dessous du budget We spent less than we planned, so we are under budget for
phrase the year.
upward trend ​ /ˈʌpwəd trend/ tendance à la hausse This upward trend will definitely continue.
phrase

Unit 9
airmail ​n /ˈeəmeɪl/ courrier par avion The standard airmail rate to Brazil is £45.50.
be on order ​phrase /bi ɒn ˈɔːdə(r)/ en commande The database shows what stock we have and if it’s on order.
carrier ​
n /ˈkæriə(r)/ transporteur They’re usually sent by an international carrier.
charge ​
v /tʃɑːdʒ/ facturer Please charge it to our account.
chase up ​v /tʃeɪs ʌp/ relancer, faire le suivi I’m chasing up an order I placed last week.
component ​n /kəmˈpəʊnənt/ composant You have to keep a lot of components in stock.
contact ​
n /ˈkɒntækt/ contact It is important to have a reliable contact at your supplier.
container ​
n /kənˈteɪnə(r)/ conteneur What is the size of the shipping container?
customs ​n pl /ˈkʌstəmz/ douanes There is a charge of of £50 per order for customs clearance.
database ​n /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/ base de données Everything has its own bar code which shows up on the
database.
dispatch ​v /dɪˈspætʃ/ répartir The order has been dispatched and will arrive next week.

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express delivery ​n /ɪkˈspres dɪˈlɪvəri/ livraison rapide Express delivery guarantees arrival within 24 hours.
hand-made ​adj /ˌhænd ˈmeɪd/ fait à la main The business imports and sells hand-made rugs.
import ​
v /ɪmˈpɔːt/ importer Our company imports products from around the world.
inventory ​
n /ˈɪnvəntri/ inventaire We keep an inventory with information about all our products.
keep in stock ​ /kiːp ɪn stɒk/ garder en magasin / We keep a lot of components in stock.
phrase en stock
keep track of ​phrase /kiːp træk əv/ garder une trace de I keep track of all our deliveries.
logistics ​
n pl /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/ logistique My uncle runs a logistics company.
look into ​v /lʊk ˈɪntuː/ examiner, étudier I’ll look into it immediately.
middleman ​
n /ˈmɪdlmæn/ intermédiaire I also work with middlemen who I’ve known for a very long
time and I can trust.
origin ​
n /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/ origine Each of our rugs is unique, so we keep an inventory with
information about the origin, size and colour.
place an order ​ /pleɪs ən ˈɔːdə(r)/ passer une commande I’d like to place an order for one of your rugs.
phrase
quote ​
n /kwəʊt/ devis I was wondering if I could get a quote for delivery.
repeat order ​n /rɪˌpiːt ˈɔːdə(r)/ renouvellement de I’d like to make a repeat order for 2,000 motherboards.
commande
run low on ​phrase /rʌn ləʊ ɒn/ commencer à manquer de Normally, if you run low on an item, you re-order it.
run out of ​phr v /rʌn aʊt əv/ manquer de, ne plus How do you make sure that you don’t run out of stock?
avoir de
say ​
v /seɪ/ dire, préciser Did he say when it will be delivered?
shipment ​
n /ˈʃɪpmənt/ cargaison, expedition, When you have a large shipment of new stock, what
marchandise transportation do you use?
shipping /ʃɪpɪŋ ˈkʌmpəni/ compagnie de transport Can you call the shipping company to find out about the
company ​
n shipment?
showroom ​
n /ˈʃəʊruːm/ salle d’exposition They can also visit us at our showroom and talk about what
they are looking for.
stock ​
n /stɒk/ réserve How do you keep track of stock at the warehouse?
stock up on ​phr v /stɒk ʌp ɒn/ stocker, faire des réserves You don’t want to stock up on components which are not
going to sell.
storage ​
n /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ stockage, rangement Storage at the warehouse is free for the first seven days.
supplier ​
n /səˈplaɪə(r)/ fournisseur It’s important to build good relationships with suppliers.
supply chain ​n /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn/ chaîne Our supply chain begins with the manufacturer in India
d’approvisionnement and ends in our UK shops.
tell ​
v /tel/ dire Can you tell me the delivery time to Europe?
tracking facility ​n /trækɪŋ fəˈsɪləti/ outil de suivi Our tracking facility means you know where your order is
and when it will be delivered.
transportation ​n /ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃn/ transport What transportation do you use for large shipments?
warehouse ​n /ˈweəhaʊs/ entrepôt We use barcodes to keep track of the stock coming in and out
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alongside  ​prep /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ à côté de, le long de We have a breakout area alongside our meeting rooms.
at the top of your /æt ðə tɒp əv jɔː(r) au maximum de votre The work environment helps employees generate ideas and
game ​ phrase ɡeɪm/ potentiel keeps them at the top of their game.
better off ​phrase /ˈbetə(r) ɒf/ il serait mieux de We might be better off updating our computer systems
rather than redesigning the office.
breakout area ​n /ˈbreɪkaʊt ˈeəriə/ zone de pause / de détente The building has two large breakout areas on the fifth floor.
carry out ​phr v /ˈkæri aʊt/ mener, réaliser The team carried out a series of experiments.
comfortable ​adj /ˈkʌmfətəbl/ confortable Our experience is that a comfortable, open and fun
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consider ​
v /kənˈsɪdə(r)/ envisager I think we should consider having a games room for
employees to relax in.
enough ​
adv /ɪˈnʌf/ assez This office isn’t big enough.
environment ​n /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ environnement A comfortable, open and fun environment encourages
creativity and openness.
extremely ​
adv /ɪkˈstriːmli/ extrêmement We’re all extremely happy with your performance this year,
so I see no need for you to make any changes.
facility ​
n /fəˈsɪləti/ équipement, installations So, how many people use this facility?
fairly ​adv /ˈfeəli/ plutôt, assez, relativement The negotiations went fairly well. We didn’t get everything
we wanted, but neither did they.
adj /ˈfʊli ɪˈkwɪpt/
fully-equipped ​ tout(e) équipé(e) There’s a fully-equipped music room for employees.
fun ​
adj /fʌn/ agréable, plaisant Our experience is that a comfortable, open and fun
environment encourages creativity and openness.
futuristic ​
adj /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/ futuriste Many of these chance interactions probably take place in the
futuristic corridor that links the different spaces.
get rid ​v /ɡet rɪd/ se débarrasser We got rid of all our old furniture.
hi-tech ​
adj /ˌhaɪ ˈtek/ de haute-technologie Into the empty space, they mixed hi-tech video-conferencing
facilities alongside spacious breakout areas.
interaction ​
n /ˌɪntərˈækʃn/ interaction Open spaces make chance interactions more likely.
jam ​
v /dʒæm/ improviser (en musique), There’s a music room where colleagues can jam together.
faire un bœuf
lighting ​n /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ éclairage When the level of the lighting was increased, workers’
productivity increased.
locker ​
n /ˈlɒkə(r)/ casier We provide lockers for staff to leave their personal items.
old-fashioned ​
adj /ˌɔːld ˈfæʃənd/ démodé(e) The factory feels fairly old-fashioned and the facilities aren’t
very up-to-date.
open-plan ​adj /ˌəʊpən ˈplæn/ en espace décloisonné, You won’t find private offices. We prefer open-plan spaces.
en open-space
presentation /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn swiːt/ salle de conférence At one end of the office, there’s a state-of-the-art
suite ​
n presentation suite which looks like a small cinema.
pretty ​
adv /ˈprɪti/ plutôt, assez We’ve had some pretty good ideas so far but I think we can
do better.
productivity ​
n /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ productivité A good office environment increases workers’ productivity.
redesign ​
v /ˌriːdɪˈzaɪn/ redessinner An architect is redesigning our office space.
relaxation ​
n /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃn/ détente The new relaxation room is comfortable and spacious.
remodel ​v /ˌriːˈmɒdl/ reconstruire, refaire, We’ve decided to remodel the office.
remodeler
reservation ​n /ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/ doute, réserve I have a few reservations about the new plans.
spacious ​adj /ˈspeɪʃəs/ spacieux(se) Your new offices are really spacious.
state-of-the-art ​adj /ˌsteɪt əv ði ˈɑːt/ dernier cri There’s a state-of-the-art conference room.
stress-free ​adj /stres friː/ sans stress We try to create a stress-free environment.
suggestion box ​n /səˈdʒestʃən bɒks/ boîte à suggestions/idées We ask staff to put any suggestions they have into the
suggestion box.
too ​
adv /tuː/ trop This meeting room is too small.
water cooler ​n /ˈwɔːtə kuːlə(r)/ fontaine d’eau fraîche We have one water cooler for every fifty employees.

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advise ​
v /ədˈvaɪz/ conseiller We’d appreciate it if you could advise us on this matter.
avoid ​
v /əˈvɔɪd/ éviter Avoid dealing with those kinds of jobs for a while.
build a brand ​ /bɪld ə brænd/ développer une marque We will spend one or two years building the brand.
phrase
concern ​
n /kənˈsɜːn/ inquiétude, préoccupation Do you have any concerns about the decision?
confrontation ​n /ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃn/ affrontement There was a confrontation between management and staff.

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consensus ​n /kənˈsensəs/ consensus Try to reach a consensus about the best approach to decision-
making.
consultation ​n /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/ consultation We’ve had a consultation meeting with our accountants and
the future doesn’t look great.
cooperative ​n /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/ coopérative All the profits are shared equally within our cooperative.
customer base ​n /ˈkʌstəmə(r) beɪs/ base de clientèle It will take time to build a customer base.
n /dɪˈsɪʒn ˌmeɪkɪŋ/
decision-making ​ prise de décision The Priority Matrix is a tool for decision-making.
delegate ​v /ˈdelɪɡeɪt/ déléguer If you don’t like doing the task, delegate it.
democratic ​
adj /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/ démocratique Our company is very democratic because we vote on every
decision we make.
distribution ​n /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/ distribution We had problems with distribution in South America.
distributor ​n /dɪˈstrɪbjətə(r)/ concessionnaire, We’re all very happy for you to be our distributor in Hungary.
distributeur
downside ​
n /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ inconvénient Moving to a new location will have advantages, but there is
also a downside.
evaluate ​v /ɪˈvæljueɪt/ évaluer Evaluate the options before making a final plan.
exclusivity /ˌekskluːˈsɪvəti clause d’exclusivité The agreement is for three years but we have an issue with the
clause ​n klɔːz/ exclusivity clause.
expert advice ​n /ˈekspɜːt ədˈvaɪs/ avis d’expert I’m writing to you to ask for your expert advice.
hierarchical ​
adj /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkɪkl/ hiérarchique Most decisions are made at the top and passed down, so the
company is very hierarchical.
ignore ​
v /ɪɡˈnɔː(r)/ ignorer If you ignore them, they might disappear altogether.
implement ​v /ˈɪmplɪment/ mettre en application Suma has a management committee to implement the
decisions made at the General Meetings.
instinct ​n /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/ instinct I trust my instincts. If I think too much about something I
often get it wrong.
invite ​
v /ɪnˈvaɪt/ solliciter It might be useful to invite suggestions from colleagues.
make a decision ​ /meɪk ə dɪˈsɪʒn/ prendre une décision I find it hard to make decisions on my own.
phrase
make a list ​phrase /meɪk ə lɪst/ faire une liste I make a list of advantages and disadvantages of each option
before I decide.
make an offer ​ /meɪk ən ˈɒfə(r)/ faire une offre Let me make you an offer. I’ll pay fifty euros for it.
phrase
make up your mind ​ /meɪk ʌp jɔː(r) prendre votre décision I ask people I trust what they think before I make up
phrase maɪnd/ my mind.
meet halfway ​ /miːt ˌhɑːfˈweɪ/ se rencontrer à mi-chemin I’ll meet you halfway. Let’s say seventy-five euros.
phrase
member ​
n /ˈmembə(r)/ membre Every member has the chance to learn more about the
company.
multi-skilling ​
n /ˈmʌlti skɪlɪŋ/ polyvalence The company uses a system of multi-skilling, so employees
learn more than one role.
negotiation ​n /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/ négociation We’ve decided to reopen negotiations with the union.
option ​
n /ˈɒpʃn/ option Keeping both shops is too expensive, so that’s not a realistic
option.
position ​
n /pəˈzɪʃn/ position, avis What is your position on the proposed agreement?
prioritize ​v /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/ prioriser, privilegier Prioritize any job which is urgent and important.
profitability ​n /ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti/ profitabilité, rentabilité Senior management want us to cut costs and improve
profitability.
profitable ​adj /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/ profitable, rentable The company is closing some of its less profitable shops.
reach ​v /riːtʃ/ parvenir Spend some time thinking before you reach a final decision.
region ​
n /ˈriːdʒən/ région I need exclusivity in the region because your brand is
virtually unknown in Hungary.
rush into ​phr v /rʌʃ ˈɪntuː/ prendre une décision trop Sometimes I rush into decisions too quickly and I often
rapidement, se précipiter regret what I have done.

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urgent ​
adj /ˈɜːdʒənt/ urgent(e) Look at your list of jobs and prioritize any job which is urgent
and important.
view ​
n /vjuː/ point de vue, avis Everybody’s view is important to us.

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high-achiever ​n /ˌhaɪ əˈtʃiːvə(r)/ personne la plus It’s a competition for high-achievers.
performante
announce ​v /əˈnaʊns/ annoncer A panel of 25 judges will announce the winners.
appreciate ​v /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ apprécier, reconnaître Everyone appreciates the work you’ve done on this project.
award ​
n /əˈwɔːd/ prix, récompense Gold awards are given to the winners in different categories,
including the ‘Young inventor award’.
bestselling ​adj /ˌbestˈselɪŋ/ bestseller (n), le plus vendu The XP50 is our bestselling product.
brainchild ​n /ˈbreɪntʃaɪld/ idée originale, invention It was originally the brainchild of a street performer, Guy
Laliberté, in 1983.
brainstorm ​
v /ˈbreɪnstɔːm/ réfléchir ensemble I’d like you to brainstorm ideas in small groups.
catalyst ​
n /ˈkætəlɪst/ catalyseur The music of the Beatles was the catalyst for the show Love.
come at something /kʌm ət ˈsʌmθɪŋ trouver un nouvel angle This approach just isn’t working. I think we need to come at
differently ​
phrase ˈdɪfrəntli/ d’approche this differently.
come to the /kʌm tə ðə arriver à la conclusion que We’ve come to the conclusion that we need to think more
conclusion ​phrase kənˈkluːʒn/ innovatively.
come up with ​phr v /kʌm ʌp wɪð/ trouver, imaginer, inventer He came up with the idea while he was at university.
commission ​v /kəˈmɪʃn/ commander The study was commissioned by the online shopping
giant eBay.
concept ​
n /ˈkɒnsept/ concept His concept was to revolutionize our view of the circus.
constant ​
adj /ˈkɒnstənt/ constant(e), permanent(e) We get constant feedback on our products.
define ​
v /dɪˈfaɪn/ définir We need to define exactly how the customer benefits from
using our product.
dynamic ​
adj /daɪˈnæmɪk/ dynamique I really need a job that’s more exciting and dynamic.
experiment ​n /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ expérience In one experiment, it was shown that birdsong helped to sell
garden barbecues.
impact ​
n /ˈɪmpækt/ impact I don’t think any other invention has had as much impact as
the microchip.
impressed ​adj /ɪmˈprest/ impressionné(e) I’m very impressed by the results.
innovation ​
n /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ innovation The construction of the canals was one of the greatest
innovations of the Industrial Revolution.
innovative ​
adj /ˈɪnəvətɪv/ innovant(e), novateur(trice) Cirque du Soleil is famous for its innovative performances.
innovator ​n /ˈɪnəveɪtə(r)/ innovateur(trice) The event recognizes and celebrates the work of the best new
innovators we’ve seen each year.
invention ​
n /ɪnˈvenʃn/ invention It was one of the most important inventions in the 20th
century.
inventor ​
n /ɪnˈventə(r)/ inventeur(trice) He was the inventor of the petrol engine.
maintain ​v /meɪnˈteɪn/ maintenir We need to maintain the success that we enjoyed last year.
mission /ˈmɪʃn ˌsteɪtmənt/ cahier des charges We’re going to try and create a new, innovative company
statement ​n mission statement.
obstacle ​
n /ˈɒbstəkl/ obstacle Our biggest obstacle to maintaining success is to keep
coming up with new and original ideas.
original ​
adj /əˈrɪdʒənl/ original(e) I like his original ideas and new ways of approaching things.
reinvention ​
n /riːɪnˈvenʃn/ renouvellement, The real secret of Cirque du Soleil’s survival is constant
réinvention reinvention and never standing still.
reliable ​
adj /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ fiable The company is very reliable. It always delivers on time.
revolutionary ​
adj /ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/ révolutionnaire I’ve come up with a revolutionary new product and I’m
looking for investors.
revolutionize ​
v /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/ révolutionner He wanted to revolutionize our traditional view of the circus.

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simple ​
adj /ˈsɪmpl/ simple It’s a really simple but brilliant idea.
simplicity ​
n /sɪmˈplɪsəti/ simplicité Simplicity is the key to good design.
sophisticated ​adj /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ sophistiqué(e) My product is a sophisticated piece of technology that
allows you to monitor dirt in the home.
stand still ​v /ˈstænd ˈstɪl/ cesser d’évoluer The real secret of Cirque du Soleil’s survival is constant
reinvention and never standing still.
survival ​
n /səˈvaɪvl/ survie The real secret of Cirque du Soleil’s survival is constant
reinvention and never standing still.
traditional ​
adj /trəˈdɪʃənl/ traditionnel(le) It sells a traditional range of marmalades and jams.
up-to-date ​adj /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ actuel(le), actualisé(e) Why not try to make your ideas a bit more up-to-date.

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access ​
v /ˈækses/ accéder à The system failure meant we couldn’t access customers’
records.
accident ​
n /ˈæksɪdənt/ accident, hasard It was an accident which helped to create the first inkjet
printer.
accidentally ​adv /ˌæksɪˈdentəli/ accidentellement Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin.
admit ​v /ədˈmɪt/ admettre You should admit the fault as quickly as possible.
avoid ​
v /əˈvɔɪd/ éviter The new system is much more stable and has helped us to
avoid making mistakes.
breakdown ​
n /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ panne We had a breakdown on the motorway.
broken ​
adj /ˈbrəʊkən/ cassé(e)s, brisé(e)s A broken metal part caused damage to the engine.
communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn problème de There’s been a communication breakdown. None of the
breakdown ​n ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ communication team are talking to each other.
compensation ​n /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/ compensation In the end, BP paid $18.7 billion in compensation.
crash ​
v /kræʃ/ planter My laptop is always crashing and it won’t remember the
time or date.
damage ​
n /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ dégât It caused terrible damage to the coastlines of five US states.
defect ​
n /ˈdiːfekt/ défaut Because of a defect in the gearbox in the car, the
manufacturer has sent out a product recall.
defective ​
adj /dɪˈfektɪv/ défectueux(se) If you buy a product abroad and it is defective, it is very
difficult to get it fixed or refunded.
discounted ​adj /dɪsˈkaʊntɪd/ (prix) réduit, cassé What types of product would you buy at a discounted price?
environmental /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl catastrophe It was one of the world’s worst environmental disasters.
disaster ​
n dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/ environnementale
eventually ​
adv /ɪˈventʃuəli/ finalement After weeks trying to find the problem, we eventually found
that the coding was incorrect.
failure ​
n /ˈfeɪljə(r)/ panne As a result of the system failure, doctors and nurses couldn’t
access patients’ medical records.
fault ​
n /fɔːlt/ défaut, défaillance On 20 April 2010, a fault on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig
resulted in the largest oil spill in history.
fix ​
v /fɪks/ réparer There we are – that should fix it.
frustrating ​adj /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/ frustrant(e) My computer keeps crashing. It’s so frustrating.
go down ​v /ˈɡəʊ daʊn/ tomber en panne A software problem at the local hospital caused all the
computers to go down for 24 hours yesterday.
injury ​
n /ˈɪndʒəri/ blessure When using this machinery, wear protective goggles and
gloves at all times to avoid personal injury.
mistake ​
n /mɪˈsteɪk/ erreur Pay people back if they have lost money because of your
mistakes.
misunderstanding ​ /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ malentendu, One company has stopped staff writing emails due to
n incompréhension misunderstandings in internal communications.
product recall ​n /ˈprɒdʌkt ˈriːkɔːl/ rappel produit Complaints from shoppers have resulted in a product recall
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public /ˌpʌblɪk rɪˈleɪʃnz/ relations publiques BP was also criticized for its poor public relations.
relations ​
n pl
publicity ​
n /pʌbˈlɪsəti/ publicité Has your company ever had negative publicity?
recall ​
v /ˈriːkɔːl/ rappeler Due to a fault in the steering system, the vehicle manufacturer
is recalling all cars made in 2008.
refund ​
v /rɪˈfʌnd/ rembourser The shops will refund the cost of the packs.
resign ​
v /rɪˈzaɪn/ démissionner Tony Hayward was forced to resign from his job as CEO.
resolve ​
v /rɪˈzɒlv/ résoudre A spokesperson said that the problem had now been resolved.
result in ​v /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/ avoir pour conséquence, A fault on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig resulted in the
entraîner largest oil spill in history.
sack ​
v /sæk/ sacquer, virer, renvoyer, You should sack anyone responsible for the mistake.
mettre quelqu’un à la
porte
second-hand ​
adj /ˈsekənd hænd/ d’occasion, de seconde I bought a second-hand tablet, but it seems to be faulty.
main
solution ​
n /səˈluːʃn/ solution A short-term solution would be to send the files by email.
solve ​
v /sɒlv/ résoudre I’ve changed the fuse, so that should solve the problem.
sort out ​phr v /sɔːt aʊt/ régler, résoudre That should sort it out temporarily.
temporarily ​adv /ˈtemprərəli/ momentanément, That should fix it temporarily, but I’d recommend sending
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by-product ​
n /ˈbaɪ prɒdʌkt/ produit dérivé Soap and cosmetics were made by Britain’s Victorians, using
the by-products of oil and fat.
commercial ​adj /kəˈmɜːʃl/ commercial(e) So far, jatropha biofuel hasn’t had much commercial succes.
cut down on ​phr v /kʌt daʊn ɒn/ réduire Tom Szaky is always looking for ways to cut down on waste
and help the planet.
discard ​
v /ˈdɪskɑːd/ jeter The waste includes anything that people discard such as
coffee capsules or biscuit wrappers.
drop off ​phr v /drɒp ɒf/ déposer It also works with individual consumers who can drop off
rubbish at collection points.
drop-off point ​n /drɒp ɒf pɔɪnt/ point de déchargement We pick up the rubbish from drop-off points.
economical ​adj /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkl/ économique It’s really economical to produce.
emissions ​
n pl /iˈmɪʃnz/ émissions This kind of fuel produces about half the CO2 emissions of
normal diesel.
end up with ​phr v /end ʌp wɪð/ se retrouver avec What you end up with is a very good quality fuel which can
be put into a diesel engine.
essentially ​
adv /ɪˈsenʃəli/ essentiellement Essentially, there are three main stages in the process.
founder ​
n /ˈfaʊndə(r)/ fondateur(trice) Tom is the founder and Chief Executive of a company called
TerraCycle.
harvest ​
v /ˈhɑːvɪst/ moissonner, récolter After the seeds have been harvested, they are taken to a
refinery where we feed them into a grinder.
in return ​phrase /ɪn rɪˈtɜːn/ en échange de In return for the rubbish, TerraCycle will donate money to
charity.
lean ​
adj /liːn/ allégé, optimisé Our processes need to be much leaner.
make out of ​phr v /meɪk aʊt əv/ faire quelque chose de Alternatively, it will pick out a type of rubbish and try to
quelque chose make something new out of it.
manufacture ​
v /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/ manufacturer, fabriquer, Many companies have tried to manufacture biofuel as a
produire profitable alternative to non-renewable fuels.
manufacturer ​
n /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə(r)/ fabricant(e) It processes the material so it can be sold to a manufacturer.
operate ​v /ˈɒpəreɪt/ opérer Now it operates in 21 countries, with a turnover of
20 million dollars.
pick out ​phr v /pɪk aʊt/ choisir I was trying to pick out a new outfit for work but I can’t find
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pick up ​phr v /ˈpɪk ʌp/ ramasser We pick up the rubbish from drop-off points.
process ​v /ˈprəʊses/ traiter It processes the material so it can be sold to a manufacturer.
recycle ​
v /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ recycler How much waste does your company recycle?
recycling ​adj /ˌriːˈsaɪklɪŋ/ de recyclage She works for a recycling company.
reduce ​
v /rɪˈdjuːs/ réduire We need to find a way to reduce waste.
register ​v /ˈredʒɪstə(r)/ s’inscrire First of all, you need to register online.
renewable ​adj /rɪˈnjuːəbl/ renouvelable Many companies try to use renewable fuels.
reprocess ​
v /riːˈprəʊses/ retraiter, reconvertir The waste oil is taken to be reprocessed into biodiesel.
reuse ​
v /ˌriːˈjuːz/ réutiliser The basic idea of reusing cooking oil and fat is nothing new.
set up ​phr v /ˌset ˈʌp/ mettre en place We could set up a system of paper recycling in the office.
sign up ​phr v /saɪn ʌp/ s’inscrire, s’enregistrer, Any local business can sign up to become a drop-off point.
s’abonner
stage ​
n /steɪdʒ/ étape What are the different stages in the process?
take away ​phr v /ˈteɪk əweɪ/ emporter, évacuer Large businesses pay TerraCyle to take away their waste.
throw away ​phr v /ˈθrəʊ əweɪ/ jeter Don’t throw away that office chair! We can use it
somewhere else.
transform ​
v /trænsˈfɔːm/ transformer The power station was transformed into an art gallery.
turn into ​phr v /tɜːn ˈɪntuː/ transformer en Nowadays, the oil and fat which is used to fry your food can
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ambition  ​n /æmˈbɪʃn/ ambition My biggest ambition is to climb Mount Everest.
ambitious  ​adj /æmˈbɪʃəs/ ambitieux(se) She’s extremely ambitious – she wants to be CEO of this
company by the time she’s twenty-five.
appraisal  ​n /əˈpreɪzl/ évaluation, appréciation She had a bad performance appraisal while working for a
food company.
appraise  ​v /əˈpreɪz/ évaluer, apprécier The aim of this meeting is to appraise your performance and
set goals for the next six months.
caring  ​adj /ˈkeərɪŋ/ attentif(ve), bienveillant(e) Ana’s colleagues nominated her for being caring and
understanding.
challenging  ​adj /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ difficile, éprouvant, What’s one thing about your job that you’ve found
fatiguant challenging and how have you dealt with it?
confidence  ​n /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ confiance (en soi) I have a great deal of confidence in how my company is run
and in its success.
confident  ​adj /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ sûr de lui (sûre d’elle) She looks so confident – she doesn’t seem to have any doubts
about her abilities.
creative  ​adj /kriˈeɪtɪv/ créatif(ve) You can’t be creative or innovative without making mistakes.
creativity  ​n /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ créativité We’ve been very impressed with your creativity in coming
up with solutions to problems.
dedicated  ​adj /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/ dévoué(e) My company is dedicated to its employees and puts their
needs before those of the customer.
dedication  ​n /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/ dévouement Our staff are well known for their dedication.
dependable  ​adj /dɪˈpendəbl/ fiable Nathan was chosen for being so hard-working, dependable
and efficient.
efficiency  ​n /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/ efficacité Lean management is the approach of making small but
regular changes to processes to improve efficiency.
efficient  ​adj /ɪˈfɪʃnt/ efficace Nathan was chosen for being so hard-working, dependable
and efficient.
enthusiasm  ​n /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ enthousiasme, motivation He’s young and has lots of enthusiasm, so we should
probably spend time and money on training him.
enthusiastic  ​adj /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ enthousiaste He’s very enthusiastic – whatever the plan, he’s always
happy to try it out.
extrovert  ​n /ˈekstrəvɜːt/ extraverti(e) Is a sales representative always an extrovert?

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flexibility  ​n /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ flexibilité I think flexibility is one of my main strengths.
flexible  ​adj /ˈfleksəbl/ flexible I’m fairly flexible. I can start when it suits you.
generally speaking ​ /ˈdʒenrəli spiːkɪŋ/ généralement, de manière Generally speaking, I drive to work.
phrase générale
graduate  ​v /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ être diplomé(e) She’d applied for the job by the time she graduated.
hard-working  ​adj /ˌhɑːd-ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ qui travaille dur He’s so hard-working. You never see him resting.
introvert  ​n /ˈɪntrəvɜːt/ introverti(e) Most jobs need a combination of skills; from the social skills of
the extrovert to the quiet hard work of the introvert.
motivated  ​adj /ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ motivé(e) Everyone who works here is highly motivated.
motivation  ​n /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/ motivation My company offers incentives to ensure enthusiasm and
motivation amongst staff.
nominate  ​v /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/ désigner, nommer, proposer Ana’s colleagues nominated her for being caring and
understanding.
nomination  ​n /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/ nomination, promotion Nominations can be submitted either by members of staff or
by patients.
on the whole  ​phrase /ɒn ðə həʊl/ dans l’ensemble, On the whole, I’m happy with my job at the moment.
globalement
patience  ​n /ˈpeɪʃns/ patience Ana is well known for her patience on the job.
patient  ​adj /ˈpeɪʃnt/ patient(e) I’m not a very patient person – I always want everything to
be done now.
performance /pəˈfɔːməns rɪˈvjuː/ entretien d’évaluation I’ve just had my first performance review and the feedback
review  ​n from my manager was very positive.
personality  ​n /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/ personnalité Can we guess a person’s personality by their job
description?
prepare  ​v /prɪˈpeə(r)/ (se) préparer I prepared very thoroughly for the interview.
punctual  ​adj /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ ponctuel(le) Inga is always punctual and never off work.
punctuality  ​n /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈæləti/ ponctualité Punctuality is one of my strong points – I’m never late.
satisfactory  ​adj /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/ satisfaisant(e) Your performance has been satisfactory but not
outstanding.
scheme  ​n /skiːm/ système The employee of the month scheme, which recognizes the
work of individual staff, has been very successful.
strength  ​n /streŋθ/ atout, force What would you say is one of your main strengths as an
employee?
summarize  ​v /ˈsʌməraɪz/ résumer So let’s summarize what we’ve agreed.
take on  ​phr v /teɪk ɒn/ prendre en charge Paula really likes coming to work and she loves taking on
new projects.
transfer  ​v /trænsˈfɜː(r)/ transférer I was transferred to another department.

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