analyse des causes profondes
The English phrase "root cause analysis" is translated into French as analyse des causes profondes.
This phrase is the standard technical term used in professional contexts such as engineering, quality management and industrial safety to refer to Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of analyse (analysis), des (of the), causes (causes) and profondes (deep/profound).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, analyse des causes racines is a variation used for "root cause analysis".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective profondes must be feminine plural to agree with the feminine plural noun causes.
Did you know?
- The word analyse is a direct loan from the Ancient Greek word análusis, which literally described the act of 'loosening' or 'untying' a knot.
- The phrase analyse des causes racines is an example of a 'calque', a loan translation where the English metaphor 'root' is imported directly into French, primarily in Quebec.
- In French industrial settings, analyse des causes profondes is often paired with the méthode d'Ishikawa, a visualization tool also known as the 'fishbone diagram'.
Examples in context
- L'équipe a mené une analyse des causes profondes pour comprendre pourquoi l'incident s'est produit.The team conducted a root cause analysis to understand why the incident occurred.
- Le service qualité a effectué une analyse des causes racines pour résoudre le problème.The quality department performed a root cause analysis to resolve the problem.
- Nous devons faire une analyse des causes profondes.We need to perform a root cause analysis.
- L'analyse des causes profondes a révélé un défaut technique.The root cause analysis revealed a technical flaw.
- Cette analyse des causes profondes est indispensable pour l'usine.This root cause analysis is essential for the factory.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are discussing a recurring error in a production report.
- ChloéLucas, pourquoi cette erreur se répète-t-elle ?Lucas, why does this error keep happening?
- LucasIl faut lancer une analyse des causes profondes.We need to launch a root cause analysis.
- ChloéTu penses que cela résoudra le problème ?Do you think that will solve the problem?
- LucasOui, c'est la seule solution durable.Yes, it is the only lasting solution.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries analyse, des, CC BY-SA 4.0.
