No. 1,840 in French
générer
To generate.
In a sentence
Cette stratégie peut générer des revenus importants.
This strategy can generate significant revenue.
Here, 'générer' is used to mean producing or creating something as a result.
Un désaccord peut générer des tensions dans une équipe.
A disagreement can generate tension in a team.
In this context, 'générer' means causing or bringing about a situation or condition.
L'utilisation excessive de l'énergie peut générer des coûts élevés.
Excessive energy use can generate high costs.
The word 'générer' here implies causing or leading to a resultant effect.
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