Waste en français : traduction et définition
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Traduction et définition
to waste: gaspiller, perdre
We're wasting time. Nous perdons du temps.
Time's wasting! Le temps file ! On perd du temps !
(toxic) waste: les déchets (toxiques)
a waste (of time): une perte (de temps)
Pronunciation examples
UK: You're wasting your time trying to convince me.
US: The death of those young people was such a waste.
Exemples
- "In Germany, we have installed colored rubbish bins that contain different types of waste products."
- "Johns, who has been widely criticised for wasting money on the album, responded to critics yesterday, saying: "You're just jealous because you can't afford to have the Queen of England rap on one of your songs."
- "I, for one, will never ever consider wasting my money on one of these e-book devices."
- "Ursula : And are you sorting your waste?"
- "Please allow me to respond to your question with a few questions of my own: why on earth are we wasting valuable work time by addressing such a completely ridiculous issue?"
- "It's 5AM and daylight's wasting!"
- "You're going to waste the batteries."
- "I maintain the balance of fluid in the body by removing waste from the blood and excreting it as urine."
- "This is very important as I plan to cultivate fruits and vegetables and compost my waste."
Exercice 1
Luna wants to "compost her waste". This means that Luna wants to .
Luna also requests a "cat-flap", which is .
Luna also requests a "cat-flap", which is .
Luna wants to "compost her waste". This means that Luna wants to recycle organic material to make fertilizer 1.
Luna also requests a "cat-flap", which is a little door for cats 2.
Luna also requests a "cat-flap", which is a little door for cats 2.
1 recycle organic material to make fertilizer: To "compost waste" is to convert organic material (such as vegetables or fruit) into soil or dirt which is rich in nutrients. This soil can then be used as a fertilizer, which accelerates the growth process for fruits, plants, vegetables etc. "Composting waste" is also an effective way of recycling organic material: Organic or biodegradable foods can be disposed of directly into a "compost pile" or "heap" in order to initiate the decomposition process.
1 eat only organic fruits and vegetables: "Composting waste" refers to the act of recycling organic matter, not eating organic products.
1 eliminate sanitation and plumbing charges: "Composting waste" refers to the act of recycling organic matter, and not to the charges associated with sanitation or plumbing.
1 separate glass, cans and plastic into separate recycling bins: Although "composting waste" is a way of recycling, this process doesn't involve separating glass, cans and plastic.
2 a little door for cats: A cat flap (or cat door) is a small entrance allowing cats to enter or exit a location.
2 a cat deterrent : A "deterrent" is designed to dissuade or discourage. It could be a device which frightens thieves or criminals such as a security system, or an odor which keeps away mosquitoes.
2 a trap for catching cats: A "trap" is a device used for catching or imprisoning something (a rabbit, a person, a mouse). A cat flap isn't designed to trap cats, but rather to allow them to enter and exit a location.
2 a pouch where cats keep their kittens: Cats don't keep kittens in pouches, you must be getting them confused with kangaroos! Good guess though, it would be cute if cats had pouches for kittens.
Exercice 2
Which of the following 'green ideas' have already been implemented at Delavigne Corp?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following 'green ideas' have already been implemented at Delavigne Corp?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is an idea that Ursula is proposing, which has not yet been implemented at the Delavigne Corporation. Ursula says Delavigne should be looking at 'providing shade from the sun'. This means that installing greater protection from sunlight is more efficient than trying to cool the building with air-conditioning. 'Shade' is anything that is used to protect against light or heat.
This is correct. Bruno says that Delavigne has already introduced 'energy-saving light bulbs' as an ecological measure. 'Energy-saving' means being 'efficient' with energy consumption, so that as little energy as possible is used.
This is correct. Bruno says that 'paper recycling' is one of the ecological measures that has already been introduced at Delavigne. 'Recycling' is a process of re-using used or waste materials, such as aluminum cans or paper.
This is correct. When Ursula asks Bruno 'are you sorting your waste?', he replies 'yes, we've done all that'. To 'sort your waste' means to put your rubbish into different categories: usually 'glass', 'paper' and 'organic' waste. Many countries, like Germany, have public litter (or rubbish) bins for different types of rubbish or waste (aluminum, plastic, cardboard etc.).
This is one of the ideas that Ursula is proposing, but it has not already been implemented at the Delavigne Corporation. Ursula says 'you could look at increasing natural air currents within the office space'. Ursula thinks that natural air currents will be able to cool the building in a more efficient way than air-conditioning.
Exercice 3
Fill in the blanks below with terms from the article you just read.
This term refers to "a poll", "investigation" or a "collection of opinions" which might be found in a newspaper or magazine. "According to a taken last week, 40% of Latvian women prefer goats to politicians."
This verb describes consuming or expending needlessly. "Please try not to paper. There is a recycling bin next to the photocopier with paper you can re-use. Think of the trees!"
This term refers to "a poll", "investigation" or a "collection of opinions" which might be found in a newspaper or magazine. "According to a taken last week, 40% of Latvian women prefer goats to politicians."
This verb describes consuming or expending needlessly. "Please try not to paper. There is a recycling bin next to the photocopier with paper you can re-use. Think of the trees!"
Fill in the blanks below with terms from the article you just read.
This term refers to "a poll", "investigation" or a "collection of opinions" which might be found in a newspaper or magazine. "According to a survey 1 taken last week, 40% of Latvian women prefer goats to politicians."
This verb describes consuming or expending needlessly. "Please try not to waste 2 paper. There is a recycling bin next to the photocopier with paper you can re-use. Think of the trees!"
This term refers to "a poll", "investigation" or a "collection of opinions" which might be found in a newspaper or magazine. "According to a survey 1 taken last week, 40% of Latvian women prefer goats to politicians."
This verb describes consuming or expending needlessly. "Please try not to waste 2 paper. There is a recycling bin next to the photocopier with paper you can re-use. Think of the trees!"
1 survey: "A survey" generally refers to a collection of opinions. For example, "A recent survey shows that blue is more popular than pink among females". In this article, we read that a survey has shown that dogs are the world's most popular pet (or domestic animal).
2 waste: The verb "to waste" generally refers to "consuming something needlessly". For example, "Don't waste the water, we've only got enough for 3 days". In this article, we read that Elkie Johns has been accused of "wasting" or "throwing away" a lot of money on his new album.
Exercice 4
Susan thinks it is a bad idea for Harold to arrive at the airport in a limousine, saying "you'll want to keep a low profile for the next few months, if you know what's good for you."
What does she mean by this?
What does she mean by this?
Susan thinks it is a bad idea for Harold to arrive at the airport in a limousine, saying "you'll want to keep a low profile for the next few months, if you know what's good for you."
What does she mean by this?
What does she mean by this?
This is not what Susie means when she says "you'll want to keep a low-profile". The expression has nothing to do with professionalism.
The expression "to keep a low profile" means to "remain discreet" or "to not attract too much attention". Susie is advising Warbuckle to remain discreet and not send a limousine to the airport because it would attract too much attention.
This is not what Susie means when she says "you'll want to keep a low-profile". The expression has nothing to do with bad luck (or misfortune).
This is not what Susie means when she says "you'll want to keep a low-profile". The expression has nothing to do with the expense or cost of the limousine. The verb "to waste" generally refers to "throwing away" or "discarding" something, however it has other meanings in different contexts.
Exercice 5
Bruno writes "I've known you to cut corners in the past".
In this context, the idiom "to cut corners" means .
In this context, the idiom "to cut corners" means .
Bruno writes "I've known you to cut corners in the past".
In this context, the idiom "to cut corners" means to try to save money.
In this context, the idiom "to cut corners" means to try to save money.
to try to save money: The expression "to cut corners" means "to take shortcuts" or "to do something quickly". The expression often has financial connotations and indicates someone trying to save money. Example: The company cuts corners by buying used equipment and hiring unpaid interns.
to be silly or foolish: The idiom "to cut corners" refers to Kevin's desire to save money, and is unrelated to the idea of being silly or foolish.
to break the rules: The idiom to "cut corners" while doing something does not directly express the idea of breaking the rules, or doing something illegal. "Cutting corners" refers to taking shortcuts and doing things quickly, and in this case refers to Kevin's desire to save money.
to waste time: The idiom "to cut corners" refers to Kevin's desire to save money, and is unrelated to the idea of wasting time.
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