ancrage
French → English
(psychology) The tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered
Le prix initial sert d'ancrage psychologique lors de la négociation.
(English) The initial price serves as a psychological anchor during the negotiation.
Il faut se méfier de l'effet d'ancrage qui biaise notre jugement.
(English) One must be wary of the anchoring effect that biases our judgment.
(nautical) The act of securing a vessel to the seabed with an anchor
Le capitaine a vérifié la solidité de l'ancrage avant la tempête.
(English) The captain checked the stability of the anchoring before the storm.
Ce port naturel offre un excellent ancrage pour les bateaux de plaisance.
(English) This natural harbor offers excellent anchoring for pleasure boats.
Entry ID: fr:en:ancrage · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary