adaptation

adaptation

Version modifiée d’une œuvre, notamment un livre transformé en film, pièce de théâtre ou émission télévisée.

En anglais simple : A changed version of something, especially a book made into a film, play, or television show.

• This film is an adaptation of a book.
• Her stage adaptation keeps the original ending.
• Which television adaptation of the story do you prefer?

Comment l'utiliser : an adaptation of something (We watched an adaptation of her first novel.)

Synonymes : version, reworking

Expressions courantes : film adaptation, stage adaptation, adaptation of something, screen adaptation

adaptation, ajustement

Processus de changement permettant de répondre à de nouvelles conditions ou à de nouveaux besoins.

En anglais simple : The process of changing to suit new conditions or needs.

• Adaptation to city life took several months.
• The company survived through constant adaptation.
• Thicker fur is an adaptation that helps animals survive the cold.

Comment l'utiliser : adaptation to something (Adaptation to a new climate can take time.)

Synonymes : adjustment, modification

Expressions courantes : adaptation to something, gradual adaptation, climate adaptation, process of adaptation