effective in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for effective in the English»French Dictionary

effective [Brit ɪˈfɛktɪv, Am əˈfɛktɪv] ADJ

1. effective deterrent, drug, protest, device, treatment:

effective

efficace (against contre, in doing pour faire)

it's more effective to replace the whole system

il est plus efficace de remplacer tout le système

I'm only 50% effective

je ne suis efficace qu'à 50%

2. effective (operational):

effective legislation, regulation

en vigueur

to become effective

entrer en vigueur

the new rates will be effective from August 27

les nouveaux taux entreront en vigueur à partir du 27 août

3. effective (striking, impressive):

effective speech, contrast, demonstration

percutant

4. effective (actual) FIN:

effective exchange rate, value, income

réel/réelle

effective control

effectif/-ive

they have lost effective power

ils ont perdu le pouvoir réel

cost-effective ADJ

cost-effective

rentable

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to become effective forthwith LAW

prendre effet immédiatement

theatrically effective, striking

du point de vue théâtral

Translations for effective in the French»English Dictionary

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opérant (opérante)

effective

efficace action, méthode, mesure

effective

efficace remède

effective, efficacious form

agissant (agissante)

effective

réel (réelle) taux d'intérêt

effective

un puissant levier pour l'industrie

a very effective lever for industry

méthode qui unit simplicité et efficacité

method which combines simplicity with effectiveness, method which is both simple and effective

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Translations for effective in the English»French Dictionary

effective [ɪˈfektɪv] ADJ

1. effective (achieving result):

effective measures, medicine

efficace

effective person

compétent(e)

2. effective (operative):

effective law

en vigueur

3. effective (impressive):

effective demonstration, lighting

impressionnant(e)

4. effective (real):

effective leader

véritable

effective cost

effectif

cost-effective ADJ

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cost-effective

rentable

Translations for effective in the French»English Dictionary

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opérant(e)

effective

efficace

effective

performant(e) cadre, manager

effective

effectif (-ive) pouvoir

effective

ce médicament est peut-être efficace, mais ...

this medicine may well be effective, but ...

il est reconnu que ce médicament est très efficace

this medicine is known to be very effective

effective Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

this medicine may well be effective, but ...

ce médicament est peut-être efficace, mais ...

this medicine is known to be very effective

il est reconnu que ce médicament est très efficace

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Translations for effective in the French»English Dictionary

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longueur primitive

effective length

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English

One enantiomer is effective against morning sickness, whereas the other is teratogenic.

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In 1953, the much less toxic and more effective poison, warfarin, was introduced.

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Sweeping changes may seem more effective but have a higher failure rate due to resistance and fear in the organization.

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Theatrically these plays are very effective, but the characters are improbable and the situations are often strained.

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The report also gives participants specific suggestions on what they did particularly well and how they might be more effective in the future.

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The mine has an effective range of between 2 and 40 metres.

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Her uses of various plants is highly imaginative and extremely effective.

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The rocket had a maximum effective range of about 30 meters beyond which it became too inaccurate to reliably strike the target.

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The police were now informed of the situation but the evacuation plan was not fully effective.

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Topical agents shown to be effective include antipyrine and benzocaine ear drops.

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