La conversion de verbes et d'adjectifs en noms est une caractéristique clé de l'anglais académique. Par exemple : develop → development, decide → decision. Pour une écriture de niveau universitaire et de recherche.
develop → development
développer → développement. Their development was rapid.
decide → decision
décider → décision. The decision was unanimous.
analyze → analysis
analyser → analyse. The analysis revealed flaws.
discover → discovery
découvrir → découverte. The discovery changed science.
invest → investment
investir → investissement. The investment paid off.
argue → argument
argumenter → argument. Her argument was convincing.
conclude → conclusion
conclure → conclusion. The conclusion is clear.
imply → implication
impliquer → implication. The implications are serious.
assume → assumption
supposer → supposition. Your assumption is wrong.
reject → rejection
rejeter → rejet. The rejection was painful.
fail → failure
échouer → échec. The failure was unexpected.
succeed → success
réussir → succès. Her success inspires us.
perform → performance
réaliser, se produire → performance, prestation. The performance was impressive.
react → reaction
réagir → réaction. His reaction was unexpected.
describe → description
décrire → description. The description was vivid.
evaluate → evaluation
évaluer → évaluation. The evaluation took weeks.
assess → assessment
évaluer → évaluation. The assessment was thorough.
approve → approval
approuver → approbation. We need their approval.
refuse → refusal
refuser → refus. His refusal surprised us.
explain → explanation
expliquer → explication. Her explanation was clear.
happy → happiness
heureux → bonheur. Happiness is a choice.
free → freedom
libre → liberté. Freedom is precious.
wise → wisdom
sage → sagesse. Wisdom comes with age.
strong → strength
fort → force. Strength is built over time.
able → ability
capable → capacité. Her ability is remarkable.