Efficace (en. Effective)

/e.fi.kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Having the capacity to produce an effect.
This medication is very effective against pain.
Ce médicament est très efficace contre la douleur.
Able to accomplish a task successfully.
She gave very effective advice to improve productivity.
Elle a donné des conseils très efficaces pour améliorer la productivité.
Works well according to the rules of the art.
An efficient heating system can reduce energy bills.
Un système de chauffage efficace peut réduire les factures d'énergie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'efficax', meaning 'capable of producing an effect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maximum efficiency
Optimal level of efficiency.
efficacité maximale
as effective as a punch
Very effective or impactful.
efficace comme un coup de poing

Related Words

efficiency
Quality of something that is effective.
efficacité
efficacy
Ability to produce an effect with minimal resources.
efficience

Slang Meanings

Ultra-effective
This new program is ultra-effective for managing data.
Ce nouveau programme est ultra-efficace pour gérer les données.
Job well done
He did a job well done with this project.
Il a fait un boulot bien fait avec ce projet.