Also means
effect
Usage Note
Impact is widely used in French, both for a physical collision and for a figurative effect or influence. The phrase avoir un impact sur ('to have an impact on') is extremely common in journalistic and business French. The verb impacter exists but is considered informal or jargon by purists, who prefer avoir un effet sur.
Examples
"Cette décision aura un grand impact."
Natural Translation
This decision will have a major impact.
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