ETYM Latin effectus, from efficere, effectum, to effect; ex + facere to make: cf. French effet, formerly also spelled effect. Related to Fact.
1. A result or consequence.
2. A symptom caused by an illness or a drug.
3. An impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived).
4. The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work; SYN. essence, burden, core, gist.
5. (Of a law) Having legal validity; SYN. force.
6. Result; ability to produce a result; impression produced on a spectator, auditor etc.
1. Résultat.
2. Suite. Les effets d'un acte.
3. Impression. Faire bon effet.
4. Phénomène. Effet Joule.
5. Rotation. Balle ŕ effet.
1. Choc.
2. Effet.
Réponse.
1. Effet. Le résultat d'une action.
2. Issue. Le résultat du combat.
3. Réussite. Obtenir des résultats.
4. (Au pluriel) Bénéfices (ou pertes). Les résultats annuels de la société.
1. To act so as to bring about; SYN. carry out.
2. To cause to happen or occur; SYN. effectuate, bring about, set up.