French translation of earmarked is 
affectés

Meaning of "earmarked" in English

"Earmarked" refers to designating or setting aside resources or funds for a particular purpose. It often involves allocating financial resources to a specific project, department, or use within an organization or budget. The term originates from the practice of marking the ears of livestock to indicate ownership. In a broader sense, it is used metaphorically in various contexts to denote reservation or dedication of something for a specific function.

Meaning of "affectés" in French

In French, "affectés" refers to the assignment or allocation of resources, duties, or positions to a specific task or individual. It indicates the act of designating something or someone for a particular role or purpose. Often used in administrative, managerial, or organizational contexts, the word highlights the purposeful decision to assign particular resources or personnel to achieve targeted outcomes.

Pronunciation of "earmarked" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈɪər.mɑːrkt/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, "earmarked" may have a more pronounced "r," while in British English, the "r" sound can be softer or less pronounced after the "a."

Pronunciation of "affectés" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /a.fɛk.te/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "affectés" is relatively consistent across different French-speaking regions, but slight intonational variations might occur, especially in accent-heavy areas.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The funds were earmarked for the new hospital wing. (Les fonds ont été affectés à la nouvelle aile de l'hôpital.)
2. A portion of the budget is earmarked for educational programs. (Une partie du budget est affectée aux programmes éducatifs.)
3. These resources are earmarked for disaster relief efforts. (Ces ressources sont affectées aux efforts de secours en cas de catastrophe.)
4. The newly earmarked money will support local businesses. (L'argent nouvellement affecté soutiendra les entreprises locales.)
5. The project was earmarked for completion by next year. (Le projet a été affecté pour être achevé d'ici l'année prochaine.)
6. The land was earmarked for residential development. (Le terrain a été affecté au développement résidentiel.)
7. He has earmarked time in his schedule for exercise. (Il a affecté du temps dans son emploi du temps pour l'exercice.)
8. The grant is earmarked specifically for research. (La subvention est spécifiquement affectée à la recherche.)
9. Some seats are earmarked for VIP guests. (Certains sièges sont affectés aux invités VIP.)
10. The funds earmarked for the project were reallocated. (Les fonds affectés au projet ont été réaffectés.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "earmarked" in English

Synonyms: allocated, designated, reserved, assigned, pledged, dedicated, apportioned, set aside, tagged, booked.

Antonyms: freed, released, unassigned, unrestricted, unreserved, open, available.

Similar Words: earmark, predesignated, predestined, preapproved, preallocated.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "affectés" in French

Synonyms: assignés, alloués, désignés, attribués, réservés, dédiés, consacrés, destinés, engagés, fixés.

Antonyms: libérés, disponibles, non-assignés, non-réservés.

Similar Words: assigner, allouer, distribuer, destiner, dédier, réserver.

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