conversion

conversion, transformation

Processus qui fait passer quelque chose d’une forme, d’un type ou d’un système à un autre.

En anglais simple : The process of changing something from one form, type, or system into another.

• The file conversion took a minute.
• Check the currency conversion before paying.
• Students practised the conversion of equations into a simpler form.

Comment l'utiliser : conversion of A into B (The process involves the conversion of sunlight into electricity.); conversion from A to B (Conversion from miles to kilometres is straightforward.)

Synonymes : transformation, change

Expressions courantes : currency conversion, unit conversion, conversion of something

aménagement, transformation en logement

Partie d’un bâtiment transformée en logement, ou travaux réalisés pour cette transformation.

En anglais simple : A part of a building changed into living space, or the work involved in making that change.

• The loft conversion added a bedroom.
• They live in a barn conversion.
• Our garage conversion took three months.

Expressions courantes : loft conversion, garage conversion, barn conversion

appropriation illicite

Prendre, garder, utiliser ou détruire sans droit le bien d’autrui comme s’il était à soi.

En anglais simple : Wrongfully taking, keeping, using, or destroying someone else’s property as if it were your own.

• The owner sued him for conversion.
• Selling the borrowed equipment amounted to conversion.
• The court awarded damages for conversion of the goods.

Expressions courantes : claim for conversion, conversion of goods