convertible

convertible, transformable

Qui peut être transformé pour servir à un autre usage.

En anglais simple : Able to be changed so that it can be used in a different way.

• We bought a convertible sofa for the spare room.
• The desk is convertible into a dining table.
• Convertible furniture saves space in small flats.

Comment l'utiliser : convertible into something (The sofa is convertible into a double bed.)

Synonymes : adaptable

Expressions courantes : convertible sofa, convertible furniture

convertible

Se dit d’une monnaie qui peut être échangée contre celle d’un autre pays.

En anglais simple : Able to be exchanged for money used in another country.

• The country has a freely convertible currency.
• These funds are convertible into euros.
• Is the local currency convertible abroad?

Comment l'utiliser : convertible into something (The currency is convertible into dollars.)

Contraires : nonconvertible

Expressions courantes : convertible currency, freely convertible

convertible, échangeable

Qui peut être échangé contre autre chose.

En anglais simple : Able to be exchanged for something else.

• These points are convertible into store credit.
• The certificates are convertible into cash.
• Some assets are more easily convertible than others.

Comment l'utiliser : convertible into something (The tokens are convertible into prizes.)

Synonymes : exchangeable

Expressions courantes : convertible into something, convertible assets

convertissable

Qui peut être convaincu d’adopter une autre religion ou croyance.

En anglais simple : Able to be persuaded to accept a different religion or belief.

• The missionary believed his audience was convertible to Christianity.
• She doubted that committed opponents were convertible to her beliefs.
• He considered himself convertible if someone offered convincing reasons.

Comment l'utiliser : convertible to something (The preacher saw the villagers as convertible to his faith.)

Expressions courantes : convertible to something, convertible believer

cabriolet, décapotable

Voiture dont le toit peut se replier vers l’arrière ou être retiré.

En anglais simple : A car with a roof that can be folded back or removed.

• She drives a red convertible.
• We lowered the roof of the convertible.
• Do convertibles cost more than ordinary cars?

Synonymes : cabriolet

Expressions courantes : drive a convertible, red convertible

ordinateur convertible

Ordinateur qui peut servir à la fois de portable et de tablette.

En anglais simple : A computer that can be used both as a laptop and as a tablet.

• This convertible works as a laptop or a tablet.
• She folded her convertible to read on the train.
• Does this convertible come with a pen?

Synonymes : two-in-one computer

Expressions courantes : convertible laptop, touchscreen convertible

titre convertible

Placement, par exemple une obligation, qui peut être échangé contre des actions d’entreprise ou un autre placement.

En anglais simple : A financial investment, such as a bond, that can be exchanged for company shares or another investment.

• The investor bought a convertible issued by the company.
• These convertibles can be exchanged for ordinary shares.
• The fund holds several corporate convertibles.

Synonymes : convertible security

Expressions courantes : buy a convertible, corporate convertible