D'effet (en. Of effect)

/d.e.fɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which modifies perception or experience, often intentionally.

This light has a calming effect on the atmosphere.

Cette lumière a un effet apaisant sur l'ambiance.

Referring to a result or influence produced by something.

The effect of this medicine is immediate.

L'effet de ce médicament est immédiat.

Terms relating to specific reactions or results.

She used special effects for her film.

Elle a utilisé des effets spéciaux pour son film.

From Latin 'effectus', meaning 'accomplishment, result'.

greenhouse effect

Phenomenon of heat accumulation in the Earth's atmosphere.

effet de serre

domino effect

Phenomenon where a small event triggers a series of consequences.

effet domino

placebo effect

Improvement in a patient's condition due to their belief in the effectiveness of a treatment without real effect.

effet placebo

special effect

Techniques used to create illusions in cinema or theater.

effet spécial

sound effect

Noise or sound used to accompany action or create an atmosphere.

effet sonore

side effect

Undesirable reaction caused by a medication.

effet secondaire

A cool effect

This Instagram filter gives a cool effect to my photos.

Ce filtre Instagram donne un effet cool à mes photos.

To have an effect

This clothing really has an effect on others.

Ce vêtement a vraiment de l'effet sur les autres.