establish

établir, fonder, créer

Créer une organisation, un système ou autre chose destiné à durer longtemps.

En anglais simple : To start or create something that is intended to continue for a long time.

• They established a small company.
• The school was established in 1980.
• We hope to establish a lasting relationship with our neighbours.

Synonymes : set up, found, create

Contraires : abolish

Expressions courantes : establish a business, establish a relationship, establish a system, establish contact

établir, prouver, démontrer

Montrer clairement qu’une chose est vraie ou déterminer les faits.

En anglais simple : To show clearly that something is true or find out the facts about it.

• We need to establish the facts.
• Police established that the letter was fake.
• Has anyone established the cause of the fire?

Comment l'utiliser : establish that… (The tests established that the water was safe.); establish whether… (We must establish whether anyone saw the accident.)

Synonymes : prove, confirm, demonstrate, determine

Contraires : disprove

Expressions courantes : establish the facts, establish the cause, establish someone's identity, establish the truth

asseoir, consolider

Rendre une position, une réputation ou un accord solide et durable.

En anglais simple : To make a position, reputation, or arrangement firm and secure.

• The victory established their position at the top.
• Years of reliable work established his reputation.
• The ruler struggled to establish control over the region.

Comment l'utiliser : establish someone/something as something (The victory established her as a leading player.)

Synonymes : secure, strengthen, confirm

Contraires : undermine

Expressions courantes : establish someone's reputation, establish someone's authority, establish control, firmly establish