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.