adaptation
/a.dap.ta.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing
adjustment; the process of becoming accustomed to a new situation
Son adaptation à son nouveau travail s'est faite rapidement.
Her adjustment to her new job happened quickly.
Synonyms:ajustement, intégration, acclimatation
2.
nounfeminineSing
adaptation (transfer or reworking of a work from one medium to another, e.g., book to film or series)
L'adaptation de ce roman au cinéma a reçu de bonnes critiques.
The adaptation of this novel into a film received good reviews.
Synonyms:transposition, version, reprise
3.
nounfeminineSing
adaptation (biological): a trait or process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment
L'adaptation des espèces aux nouvelles conditions climatiques est un sujet central en écologie.
The adaptation of species to new climatic conditions is a central topic in ecology.
