biais
/bjɛ/
1.
nounmasculineSing
bias
prejudice
systematic error or skew (in reasoning, data, analysis)
Cette étude présente un biais important qui remet en cause ses conclusions.
This study has a significant bias that calls its conclusions into question.
Synonyms:préjugé, partialité, distorsion, biais cognitif
2.
nounmasculineSing
a way or means (often a workaround or loophole)
an expedient or trick to avoid a rule or difficulty
Ils ont trouvé un biais dans la procédure pour contourner l'obligation.
They found a loophole in the procedure to circumvent the requirement.
Synonyms:moyen, échappatoire, contournement, astuce
3.
nounmasculineSing
the bias (diagonal direction) of a fabric; a cut on the diagonal
bias tape or binding used to finish edges in sewing
La jupe est coupée dans le biais pour mieux tomber et on a posé un biais sur l'ourlet.
The skirt is cut on the bias so it hangs better, and bias tape was applied to the hem.
Synonyms:diagonal, coupé en biais, ruban biais
