Modification (en. Modification)

/mɔ.difi.kas.jɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of modifying something.
The modification of the rules sparked debates.
La modification des règles a suscité des débats.
Change made to a document or a project.
We made several modifications to the contract.
Nous avons effectué plusieurs modifications au contrat.
Modified detail in a product.
This modification in the design was well received.
Cette modification dans le design a été bien accueillie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'modificatio', derived from 'modificare', which means 'to modify'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

text modification
Change made to a written document.
modification de texte
modification of behaviors
Change in ways of acting or thinking.
modification des comportements
legislative modifications
Changes made to existing legislation.
modifications législatives

Related Words

modifier
To make something different or to change a part of it.
modifier
adaptation
Process of adjusting to new conditions.
adaptation
revision
Review and modifications of a document or project.
révision
change
Action of making something different.
changement

Slang Meanings

Mod
We made a quick mod on the project.
On a fait une modif rapide sur le projet.
Giga mod
This giga mod makes the product much better!
Cette giga modif rend le produit bien meilleur !