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This glossary contains common words used in the computer science field. It shows how to write them, their definition, an image, their pronunciation, and their translation to help others who are in the same domain.
- Computer
- Noun
- A computer is an electronic machine that stores, retrieves, and processes data using a set of instructions.
- Example: She needs to use a computer to finish her homework tonight.
- en: Ordinateur
- Ethernet cable
- Noun
- An Ethernet cable is a physical wire used to connect devices like computers, gaming consoles, and smart TVs to a router, modem, or network switch.
- Example: Plug your computer into the router using an Ethernet cable to get a faster internet connection.
- en: Câble Ethernet
- Graphics card
- Noun
- A graphics card is a dedicated computer hardware component that generates and renders images, videos, and 3D animations for display on your monitor.
- Example: He upgraded his desktop with a high-end graphics card to play the latest video games at maximum settings.
- en: Carte graphique
- IP
- Noun
- An IP address is a unique number assigned to any device connected to the internet or a local network, acting like a digital home address so devices can send and receive data. IP stands for Internet Protocol, which is the set of rules that guides how information travels online.
- Example: From here typing 'ipconfig' should bring up details of the computer's IP address.
- en: IP
- Keyboard
- Noun
- A computer keyboard is an input hardware device with buttons used to type text, enter numbers, and give commands to a computer or electronic device.
- Example: It is especially important to get a patent for an ergonomic KEYBOARD as it is fairly easy to reverse engineer due to the relatively low amount of technology involved.
- en: Clavier
- Monitor
- Noun
- An electronic screen used to show computer data, television pictures, or security camera feeds.
- Example: She adjusted the brightness on her computer MONITOR screen to reduce eye strain.
- en: Moniteur
- Motherboard
- Noun
- A motherboard is the main circuit board inside a computer that connects all the parts together, so they can talk to each other and share power.
- Example: Before assembling the rest of the PC, he carefully mounted the new MOTHERBOARD inside the computer case.
- en: Carte mère
- Mouse
- Noun
- A small piece of equipment you move across a desk with your hand to point, click, and navigate on a screen.
- Example: She clicked the icon using her computer MOUSE.
- en: Souris
- Power bar
- Noun
- A power bar most commonly refers to an electrical power strip used to plug in multiple electronic devices from a single wall outlet.
- Example: I plugged my laptop, phone charger, and lamp into the POWER BAR behind the desk.
- en: Barre d'alimentation
- Power supply unit
- Noun
- A power supply unit (PSU) is an internal hardware component that converts high-voltage alternating current (AC) from a wall outlet into safe, regulated low-voltage direct current (DC) for a computer's components.
- Example: When the computer failed to turn on, the technician suspected that a faulty POWER SUPPLY UNIT was the main cause of the issue.
- en: bloc d'alimentation
- Processor
- Noun
- A processor is a person, machine, or company that handles, changes, or prepares things, or a digital chip inside a computer that runs instructions.
- Example: The new computer runs faster because it has a powerful PROCESSOR.
- en: Processeur
- RAM
- Noun
- RAM most commonly stands for Random Access Memory, which is a type of short-term computer storage that holds data a device is actively using.
- Example: My computer runs much faster now that I upgraded its RAM.
- en: RAM
- Router
- Noun
- A computer network router is a hardware device that connects two or more networks, such as your home network and the internet.
- Example: Network firewalls:usually running on a dedicated network device (ROUTER etc) or computer positioned on the boundary of two or more networks.
- en: Router
- SATA cable
- Noun
- A SATA cable is a wire used to connect internal computer storage devices, like hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs), to a computer's motherboard.
- Example: He plugged the SATA CABLE into the solid-state drive and the motherboard.
- en: Câble SATA
- Server
- Noun
- A server is a dedicated computer or software program that listens for requests and delivers data, files, or services to other devices (called clients) over a network or the internet.
- Example: When he types in the address of the internet shop and confirms it by pressing "enter" a 3-way handshake starts: User sends a SYN to the SERVER.
- en: Serveur
- SSD
- Noun
- SSD stands for solid-state drive, a fast and a modern type of computer storage device that uses microchips instead of moving parts.
- Example: Upgrading to an SSD allowed my laptop to launch large programs in seconds.
- en: SSD
- Switch
- Noun
- A hardware device that connects multiple devices—like computers, printers, and servers—together to form a local area network (LAN)
- Example: The IT technician plugged all the office computers into a network SWITCH to improve data sharing speeds.
- en: Commutateur
- Thermal paste
- Noun
- Thermal paste is a thermally conductive chemical compound applied between a computer processor (CPU or GPU) and its cooling heatsink to maximize heat transfer.
- Example: Be sure to apply a pea-sized drop of THERMAL PASTE onto the center of the processor before installing the cooling fan.
- en: Pâte thermique
- USB cable
- Noun
- A USB cable is a standardized wire used to connect electronic devices to transfer data and deliver electrical power.
- Example: I need to find a USB CABLE to charge my phone.
- en: Câble USB
- Webcam
- Noun
- A webcam is a digital video camera that connects to a computer or network to capture and stream live video and audio over the internet.
- Example: I used my WEBCAM to join the online meeting with my team.
- en: Caméra web
