in terms of

en matière de, en termes de

Indique l'aspect ou la caractéristique de quelque chose que l'on examine.

En anglais simple : When considering a particular part or feature of something.

• The rooms differ in terms of size.
• In terms of cost, the bus is cheaper.
• How has the school improved in terms of teaching?

Comment l'utiliser : in terms of something (This car is better in terms of safety.)

Synonymes : regarding, with respect to

Expressions courantes : in terms of cost, in terms of quality

en fonction de

Indique le nombre, la lettre ou l'unité servant à exprimer une autre valeur.

En anglais simple : Using one number, letter, or unit to show the value of another.

• Write the answer in terms of x.
• We expressed the length in terms of meters.
• Can you rewrite this formula in terms of y?

Comment l'utiliser : express something in terms of something (Express the distance in terms of the time taken.)

Synonymes : as a function of

Expressions courantes : in terms of x, in terms of meters

en termes de, en matière de

Indique le sujet ou le point de vue choisi pour parler de quelque chose.

En anglais simple : When talking about something with a particular subject or point of view in mind.

• Think about it in terms of time.
• She described success in terms of helping others.
• In terms of teaching, what has changed?

Comment l'utiliser : talk about something in terms of something (They talk about success in terms of money.)

Synonymes : with respect to, as regards

Expressions courantes : in terms of money, in terms of success