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    Effets (en. Effects)

    /e.fɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Result produced by a cause.
    The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly visible.
    Les effets du changement climatique sont de plus en plus visibles.
    What is visible, audible, or tangible as a consequence of an action.
    The special effects in the movie were impressive.
    Les effets spéciaux dans le film étaient impressionnants.
    Rendering of insurances, financing, etc.
    He invested in financial effects.
    Il a investi dans des effets financiers.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'effectus', meaning 'result, product'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greenhouse effects
    Phenomenon of the increase in Earth's temperature due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases.
    effets de serre
    side effects
    Undesirable reactions caused by medical treatment.
    effets secondaires
    special effects
    Techniques used to create illusions in cinema or theater.
    effets spéciaux

    Related Words

    cause
    What causes an effect.
    cause
    impact
    Influence or scope of an effect on something.
    impact
    reaction
    Response to a stimulus or action.
    réaction

    Slang Meanings

    The consequences of a boozy night out.
    After the party, we all felt the effects of the wine.
    Après la fête, on a tous eu les effets du vin.
    The unexpected results of a situation.
    He experienced the effects of his jokes on his friends.
    Il a eu des effets de ses blagues sur ses amis.