Effet (en. Effect)

/e.fɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Consequence of a causality.

The effect of heat on ice is well known.

L'effet de la chaleur sur la glace est bien connu.

Appearance or impression produced by something.

This visual effect is captivating.

Cet effet visuel est captivant.

Observable phenomenon in various scientific contexts.

The Doppler effect manifests with sound and light.

L'effet Doppler se manifeste avec le son et la lumière.

Comes from the Latin 'effectus', which means 'achievement, execution'.

to have an effect

to produce a consequence

avoir un effet

greenhouse effect

increase in Earth's temperature due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases

effet de serre

boomerang effect

unexpected consequence of an action, often negative

effet boomerang

music effect

emotional influence of music

effet musique

side effect

undesirable consequence of a treatment

effet secondaire

fashion effect

passing trend

effet de mode

placebo effect

perceived effect of an inactive treatment

effet placebo

Wow effect

This dress has a wow effect at parties.

Cette robe a un effet waouh lors des soirées.

kiss cool effect

This drink has a kiss cool effect, it wakes me up instantly.

Cette boisson a un effet kiss cool, elle me réveille instantanément.