reform

réforme

Changement destiné à améliorer un système, une organisation, une règle ou une pratique.

En anglais simple : A change made to improve a system, organization, rule, or practice.

• The system needs reform.
• The government introduced several tax reforms.
• Will these reforms improve access to health care?

Comment l'utiliser : reform of something (They called for reform of the school system.)

Synonymes : improvement, overhaul

Expressions courantes : tax reform, political reform, introduce a reform

réformer

Améliorer un système ou une organisation en changeant ce qui fonctionne mal.

En anglais simple : To improve a system or organization by changing things that do not work well.

• We need to reform this system.
• The government reformed the tax laws.
• They are reforming how schools receive money.

Synonymes : improve, overhaul

Expressions courantes : reform the system, reform tax laws, reform public services

s'amender, se corriger

Cesser de mal se comporter et commencer à vivre ou à agir de façon meilleure.

En anglais simple : To stop behaving badly and start living or acting in a better way.

• He promised to reform.
• Some offenders reform after leaving prison.
• She has truly reformed and now helps others.

Synonymes : mend one's ways, change for the better

Expressions courantes : try to reform, reform completely, refuse to reform

réhabiliter, corriger

Amener quelqu’un à mieux se comporter ou transformer une mauvaise habitude en bonne habitude.

En anglais simple : To make someone behave better, or to change a bad habit into a good one.

• The program aims to reform young offenders.
• She tried to reform his bad habits.
• Can punishment alone reform a criminal?

Synonymes : rehabilitate, correct

Contraires : corrupt

Expressions courantes : reform someone, reform bad habits, reform someone's character