L'effet (en. The effect)

/l.e.fɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

That which results from an action, process, or situation.

The effect of heat on metal is well known.

L'effet de la chaleur sur le métal est bien connu.

Impression or sensation produced by something.

The effect of music on emotions is powerful.

L'effet de la musique sur les émotions est puissant.

Consequence of an event.

The effects of climate change are visible around the world.

Les effets du changement climatique sont visibles dans le monde entier.

From Latin 'effectus', meaning 'realization, achievement'.

Surprise effect

Unexpected result that creates a surprise.

effet de surprise

Boomerang effect

Consequence of an action that returns to its author.

effet boomerang

Greenhouse effect

Natural phenomenon where certain gases retain heat in the atmosphere.

effet de serre

Side effect

Undesired consequence of a treatment or action.

effet secondaire

Placebo effect

Improvement of symptoms due to belief in a treatment with no medicinal effect.

effet placebo

It has an effect

When I said that, it had an effect on him.

Quand j'ai dit ça, ça a fait effet sur lui.

Indeed

This movie was really good, guaranteed effect!

Ce film était vraiment bien, effet garanti!