adjustment

ajustement, réglage

Modification faite pour qu’une chose fonctionne mieux ou réponde aux besoins.

En anglais simple : A change you make so that something works better or fits your needs.

• The chair needs a small adjustment.
• We made several adjustments to the plan.
• A slight adjustment in temperature improved the results.

Comment l'utiliser : adjustment to something (We made an adjustment to the timetable.)

Synonymes : change, modification

Expressions courantes : make an adjustment, slight adjustment, adjustment to something

adaptation

Processus par lequel on s’habitue à de nouvelles conditions et apprend à répondre à des besoins différents.

En anglais simple : The process of learning to live with new conditions and deal with different needs.

• Adjustment to a new school takes time.
• The move required a period of adjustment.
• Her adjustment to working nights was difficult.

Comment l'utiliser : adjustment to something (Adjustment to life abroad can be difficult.)

Synonymes : adaptation

Expressions courantes : adjustment to something, period of adjustment, social adjustment

régularisation comptable, ajustement comptable

Modification des montants d’un compte pour les corriger ou régler les sommes dues.

En anglais simple : A change to the amounts in a financial account to make them correct or settle what is owed.

• The bank made an adjustment to my account.
• This adjustment removes the extra fee.
• Your next statement will show two adjustments.

Comment l'utiliser : adjustment to something (The adjustment to your balance will appear tomorrow.)

Synonymes : correction

Expressions courantes : account adjustment, billing adjustment, adjustment to something