[ˈwɪŋspæn]

Definition : 

The distance from the end of one wing to the end of the other

Example : 

A Boeing 777 has a wingspan of about 60 meters (197 ft); compared to the largest bird, a Wandering Albattross, which has a wingspan of 3.63 meters (11ft 11 in).

Translation : 

Envergure

[ˈreɪndʒ]

Definition : 

Interval of space or time during which a vehicle or appliance can operate without a new supply of energy or fuel and without external intervention.

Example : 

The A380-800 has a range of 15,700 kilometres (8,500 nmi; 9,800 mi), which is sufficient to fly from New York to Hong Kong, at a cruising speed of Mach 0.85 (about 900 km/h or 560 mph; 490 km at cruising altitude).

Translation : 

Autonomie

[ˈlɛŋθ]

Definition : 

In the same plane, the larger of the two dimensions of something rectangular in shape (as opposed to width); the larger dimension of the base, usually horizontal, of a three-dimensional object (as opposed to width and height or depth).

Example : 

At 570 million km or 354 million miles in length, the tail of the comet Haykutake is the longest ever measured.

Translation : 

Longueur

[ˈʃeɪp]

Definition : 

Name of certain applications of a vector space over a field K and with values in this field.

Example : 

The first classes of geometry involve learning the formulas for the most common shapes such as rectangles (P = 2(l + w), squares (P = 4s) and triangles (P = a+ b+ c).

Translation : 

Forme

[ˈbrɔːd]

Definition : 

Which has such and such a dimension in the opposite direction to the length or height

Example : 

The tornado that struck El Reno Friday had a very broad path, covering a record-breaking 2.6 miles.

Translation : 

Large

/ˈhevɪ/

Definition : 

With a relatively high density or higher than another

Example : 

If a fighter is too heavy (over 200 pounds), he must compete in the heavyweight class, but this division does not have precise weight limits.

Translation : 

Lourd

[ˈweɪ]

Definition : 

Determine the mass of a body, using measuring instruments and comparing with the unit.

Example : 

In France, more people weigh too much in the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais than in any other region where 51% of the population is considered overweight or obese.

Translation : 

Peser

[ˈbrɛtθ]

Definition : 

In the same plane, the smaller of the two dimensions of a generally rectangular surface (as opposed to length); the smallest dimension of the horizontal base of a three-dimensional object, a volume (as opposed to length, height or depth).

Example : 

The breadth of a human hair is considered eighteen thousandths of a millimeter, but it can be from 17 to 181 micrometers.

Translation : 

Largeur

 [ˈlɒŋ]

Definition : 

Has such and such a dimension lengthways

Example : 

The 33.84 m long Airbus A319 is designed to provide the possibilities previously only offered by the smallest jets.

Translation : 

Long

 /wɪdθ/

Definition : 

In the same plane, the smaller of the two dimensions of a generally rectangular surface (as opposed to length); the smallest dimension of the horizontal base of a three-dimensional object, a volume (as opposed to length, height or depth).

Example : 

Transistors have been much smaller than the width of a human hair (0.006 inch or 150 micrometers) for many years.

Translation : 

Largeur

 /waɪd/

Definition : 

Which has such and such a dimension in the opposite direction to the length or height

Example : 

While NASA plans future Mars missions, Curiosity is now traveling in the deep, 150-kilometer-wide depression called Gale Crater.

Translation : 

Large

/weɪt/

Definition :

A body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing.

Example :

The weight of children has been increasing steadily in France, which is the country in Europe where McDonald’s makes the biggest profits.

Translation :

Poids

/θɪk/

Definition :

With opposite sides or surfaces that are far or relatively far apart.

Example :

NASA says in order to reduce the effect of high-energy galactic cosmic rays, shields would have to be several meters thick.

Translation :

Epais

/haɪt/

Definition :

The measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.

Example :

Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, stands at an amazing 828 meters in height and has been described as a “vertical city.”

Translation :

Hauteur

/haɪ/

Definition :

Of great vertical extent.

Example :

The Google team was 828 meters high when it worked three days on Burj Khalifa to gather high-resolution, 360-degree panoramic imagery both inside and outside the building.

Translation :

Haut

/depθ/

Definition :

The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.

Example :

The majority of tectonic earthquakes originate at the ring of fire in depths not exceeding ten kilometers.

Translation :

Profondeur

/diːp/

Definition :

Extending far down from the top or surface.

Example :

The seismically active areas of the Earth, known as the Wadati-Benioff zones, have Earthquakes that originate as deep as 700 km under the Earth’s surface.

Translation :

Profond

/ˈθɪknɪs/

Definition :

The distance through an object, as distinct from width or height.

Example :

By measuring the thickness of the cerebral cortex, BigBrain will help us to understand how the brain’s anatomy contributes to language, learning and other processes.

Translation :

Epaisseur

[ˈsaɪz]

Definition :

The relative extent of something.

Example :

The size of a tsunami is usually related to the size of the earthquake, with larger tsunamis generated by larger earthquakes.

Translation :

Taille

/ˈwiːlbeɪs/

Definition :

The distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle.

Example :

The wheelbase of a Porsche 911 is 96.5 inches which improves its balance and steering.

Translation :

Empattement

[ˈsɛnsə^r]

Definition :

A device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.

Example :

Touch ID, which was only introduced on the top-of-the-line iPhone 5S, lets users unlock their devices or make purchases on iTunes by simply pressing their finger on a button which has a sapphire crystal sensor embedded in it.

Translation :

Capteur

 /ˈwaɪəlɪs/

Definition :

Using radio, microwaves, etc. (as opposed to wires or cables) to transmit signals.

Example :

Google has been accused of violating wiretap law by collecting personal data from people's wireless Internet networks while building its Street View mapping program.

Translation :

Sans fil

/ˈsɪlɪkɑn/

Definition :

The chemical element of atomic number 14, a non-metal with semiconducting properties, used in making electronic circuits.

Example :

Silicon is the most popular material to build both high power semiconductors and integrated circuits because it is the semiconductor that can withstand the highest temperatures and electrical powers without becoming dysfunctional.

Translation :

Silicium

/ˈsoʊldərɪŋ/

Definition :

Result of the welding operation.

Example :

There are many articles dealing with the soldering of through-hole components into printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Translation :

Soudure

/ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

Definition :

Perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it.

Example :

While modern computing systems excel at number crunching, the amount of “Big Data” produced these days is pressing the limits of this old way to process data. The brain, which operates more slowly than some modern-day computers is, however, much better at recognizing, interpreting and acting on patterns while using only the amount of energy required to light a 20 watt light bulb.

Translation :

Traiter

/ˌnɛtˈwərk/

Definition :

A group or system of interconnected people or things.

Example :

Facebook Inc is expanding a service that lets a group of major marketers measure the effectiveness of their ads, in the company's latest move to prove that advertising on the world's largest social network leads to real world sales.

Translation :

Réseau

Definition :

Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review.

Example :

EMOTIVE tracks potential criminal behavior or threats to public safety, by monitoring tweets, of which there are 10,000 a second.

Translation :

Surveiller

/dɪˈvaɪs/

Definition :

A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.

Example :

Last week police arrested 12 men allegedly planning to steal millions of pounds from a London branch of Santander UK with a simple device: a “keyboard, video and mouse” (KVM) that allows legitimate workers to access computers remotely.

Translation :

Dispositif

/kuːl/

Definition :

Become or make less hot.

Example :

The Prime Minister has said the situation remains “under control,” and leaking tanks of contaminated water, used to cool nuclear rods, posed no threat to public health or the Pacific.

Translation :

Refroidir

/hiːt/

Definition :

The quality of being hot ; high temperature.

Example :

A Harvard oceanographer says that the heat coming from the oceans has been steadily increasing over the last 20 years.

Translation :

Chaleur

[ˈfaɪl]

Definition :

A collection, a set of digital data gathered under the same name and recorded on a storage medium.

Example :

We convert that drawing into a file and 3D print it.

Translation :

Fichier

[ˈkɔɪl]

Definition :

A length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric rings.

Example :

When a current is passed through a coil, the metal becomes magnetic, attracting other pieces of magnetic material forming an electromagnet.

Translation :

Bobine

/tʃɪp/

Definition :

Processor Chip means an integrated circuit containing one or more Processor Cores. Processor Chip also referred to as a “CPU”, means an integrated circuit containing one or more Processor Cores.

Example :

Data used for verification is encrypted and stored in a secure enclave of the phone's A7 processor chip.

Translation :

Puce électronique

/sləʊp/

Definition : 

Be inclined from a horizontal or vertical line; slant up or down.

Example : 

Unlike other missions, the main factor in determining the 2016 landing site on Mars is safety, meaning the sites should have a smooth terrain, few rocks and very little slope.

Translation : 

Pente

 /ˈbɒndɪŋ/

Definition : 

The practice of intentionally electrically connecting all exposed metal items not designed to carry electricity in a room or building as protection from electric shock.

Example : 

Electrovalent bonding (ionic) is when an electron from one atom is transferred to another atom creating two ions as one atom loses an electron and one gains one.

Translation : 

Liaison

 /ˈbrɔːdbænd/

Definition : 

A high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies, which enables a large number of messages to be communicated simultaneously.

Example : 

Prosperous and orderly Singapore, a regional base for many multinationals and fund managers, is one of the world's most wired-up cities with most people having broadband access.

Translation : 

Haut débit

/ˌsɔˈtuθ/

Definition :

Shaped like the teeth of a saw with alternate steep and gentle slopes.

Example :

Oscilloscopes use a sawtooth wave for their horizontal deflection, though they typically use electrostatic deflection.

Translation :

Dents de scie

/ˈdʒɪdər/

Definition :

Slight irregular movement, variation, or unsteadiness, especially in an electrical signal or electronic device.

Example :

In electronics and telecommunications, jitter is the undesired deviation from true periodicity of an assumed periodic signal, often en relation to a reverence clock source.

Translation :

Instabilité

/ˈbaɪt/

Definition :

A group of binary digits or bits (usually eight) operated on as a unit.

Example :

A megabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage or transmission, but it has different values according to the context.

Translation :

Octet

/ˈleɪəʳ/

Definition :

A sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body.

Example :

To make a printed circuit board, copper foil is placed on top to form the outer layer of the PCB.

Translation :

Couche

/rɪˈzɪsɾər/

Definition :

A device having resistance to the passage of an electric current.

Example :

This resistor has a value of 2,200 Ohms.

Translation :

Résistance

/ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/

Definition :

An electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.

Example :

This battery provides a nominal voltage of 12 volts.

Translation :

Tension

/ˈkərənt/

Definition :

A flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles.

Example :

A current of 3 amperes flows through this resistor.

Translation :

Courant électrique

/ˌvoʊltɪdʒ dəˌvaɪdər/

Definition :

A series of resistors or capacitors which can be tapped at any intermediate point to produce a specific fraction of the voltage applied between its ends.

Example :

This voltage divider provides 2.5 volts from 5 volts.

Translation :

Diviseur de tension

/ˌbrɛdˈbɔərd/

Definition :

A board for making an experimental model of an electric circuit.

Example :

This breadboard is very useful, it allows me to test my prototype before assembling it!

Translation :

Platine d'essai

/ˌvoʊltˈmidər/

Definition :

An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.

Example :

This voltmeter indicates that the voltage at the battery terminals is 9 volts.

Translation :

Voltmètre

/ˌæ(m)ˈmidər/

Definition :

An instrument for measuring electric current in amperes.

Example :

This ammeter indicates that the current flowing in this circuit is 1 ampere.

Translation :

Ampèremètre

/ˌoʊ(m)ˈmidər/

Definition :

An instrument for measuring electrical resistance.

Example :

This Ohmmeter indicates that the value of this resistor is 220 ohms.

Translation :

Ohmmètre

/paʊər səˈplaɪ/

Definition :

A power supply is an electrical device that supplies electric power to an electrical load. The main purpose of a power supply is to convert electric current from a source to the correct voltage, current, and frequency to power the load.

Example :

This power supply provides 12 volts at 5 amps.

Translation :

Alimentation électrique

/pəˈtɛntʃiˌɑmədər/

Definition :

A variable resistor with a third adjustable terminal. The potential at the third terminal can be adjusted to give any fraction of the potential across the ends of the resistor.

Example :

This potentiometer has a variable resistance ranging from 1 to 100 kilo ohms.

Translation :

Potentiomètre

/swɪtʃ/

Definition :

A device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.

Example :

The guard hit a switch and the gate swung open.

Translation :

Interrupteur

/ˈθɪknɪs/

Definition :

A small device on a piece of electrical or electronic equipment which is pressed to operate it.

Example :

If ever there's a problem, just press this button to trigger the emergency stop!

Translation :

Bouton

/kəˈpæsədər/

Definition :

A device used to store an electric charge, consisting of one or more pairs of conductors separated by an insulator.

Example :

This capacitor ensures that the circuit continues to supply power during micro power cuts!

Translation :

Condensateur

/blʌnt/

Definition :

(of a cutting implement) Not having a sharp edge or point.

Example :

A blunt knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife because it is quite likely to slip off the surface of what you are cutting and go in a direction you did not intend - perhaps in the direction of your fingers.

Translation :

Emoussé

/k3ːvd/

Definition :

Having the form of a curve.

Example :

LG's Pete Hollenhorst says curved TV screens are better because they eliminate any distortion that you see.

Translation :

Courbé

/dɑːk/

Definition :

Which is a dark shade.

Example :

Apple keyboards look sleek and classy with white keys which enable the black letters to stand out and a dark gray power key that is easy to find.

Translation :

Foncé

[ˈflæt]

Definition :

Having a level surface, without raised areas or indentations.

Example :

The flat country of Holland offers skiing and snow any time of the year at The Montana Snow Center.

Translation :

Plat

/hɑːd/

Definition :

A surface that doesn’t give way, like diamond.

Example :

Diamonds become hard over a period of a billion or more years as they are formed deep within the Earth’s crust, about 150 km (90 miles) below the surface of the Earth.

Translation :

Dur

/ˈhɒləʊ/

Definition :

having a hole or empty space inside.

Example :

One of the reasons that birds can fly long distances is because of their hollow bones.

Translation :

Creux

/luːs/

Definition :

Something what is not attached very securely to anything.

Example :

A fiery plane crash on a busy street near Vancouver International Airport was caused by a loose oil cap on the left engine which made the pilot lose control of the aircraft.

Translation :

Desserré

[ˈləʊ]

Definition :

Below average in amount, extent, or intensity.

Example :

The United States has announced a set of reforms reducing the implementation of harsh sentences against low-level, non-violent drug offenders.

Translation :

Bas

/ˈnærəʊ/

Definition :

Of small width in relation to length.

Example :

In 1998, the narrow track Formula one regulations reduced the width of a car from 2 meters to 1.8 meters.

Translation :

Etroit

[ˈrɪə^r]

Definition :

the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle.

Example :

In another incident, the Ethiopian Airlines recently purchased Dreamliner showed extensive heat damage in the upper portion of the rear fuselage, a complex part of the aircraft.

Translation :

Arrière

/ʃɑːp/

Definition :

(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.

Example :

They were fascinated by knives, axes, machetes, swords and anything else that had a sharp edge.

Translation :

Pointu

/rʌf/

Definition : 

The surface of which has small asperities and is rough to the touch.

Example : 

Lunar dust is "kind of evil" because it is very rough, not powdery like terrestrial dust so It works its way in equipment.

Translation : 

Rugueux

/smuːð/

Definition : 

No roughness to the touch.

Example : 

About 83% of the lunar surface is covered with dust and debris, but 17% of the moon has a smooth surface.

Translation : 

Lisse

[ˈsɒft]

Definition : 

Smooth and supple to the touch (as opposed to hard and rough).

Example : 

I like the feel of this soft surface, it is like a Teddy Bear.

Translation : 

Doux

/streɪt/

Definition : 

Which is without deviation, from one end to the other.

Example : 

The longest straight road in the world is Highway 10 in Saudi Arabia which is 162 boring miles long without a curve.  

Translation : 

Droit

/θɪn/

Definition : 

Very thin or sharp (as opposed to thick).

Example : 

These are images of a 3-D reconstructed human brain with a spatial resolution of 0.02 millimeters which is even thinner than a thin human hair, and it allows us to see the microstructure of the human brain in 3-D space.

Translation :

Fin 

/taɪt/

Definition : 

To make closer (a link).

Example : 

The race between Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo was tight for hosting the 2020 Olympic Games with all three cities carrying major risks.

Translation : 

Serré

/ˈtaɪnɪ/

Definition : 

Very small.

Example : 

The Long Now Foundation is creating an online archive, preserving texts on a small hand-held disc etched with tiny print and plated with nickel, containing 13,000 pages and sampling 1,500 languages.

Translation : 

Minuscule

/wiːk/

Definition : 

With little resistance or solidity.

Example : 

My car won’t start in this weather because it has a weak battery.

Translation : 

Faible

/ɪˈlɛktrɑn/

Definition :

Extremely light elementary particle, normally orbiting the atomic nucleus, and charged with negative electricity.

Example :

The number of protons and electrons is equal in a neutral atom. The hydrogen atom, for example, has just one electron and one proton. The uranium atom, on the other hand, has 92 protons, and therefore, 92 electrons.

Translation :

Electron

/led/

Definition :

A light-emitting diode is an electronic device made of semiconductor material, capable of emitting light when an electric current flows through it.

Example :

This LED bulb produces 3 times more light than a filament bulb for the same power consumption.

Translation :

DEL (Diode électroluminescente)

/ɪnˈsaɪd/

Definition :

Something that's inside is located near the center or in the interior of a space.

Example :

The fish is inside the bowl.

Translation :

A l'intérieur

/ˌklɑkˈwaɪz/

Definition :

In the same direction as the way in which the hands of a clock move round.

Example :

Please move clockwise in a circle.

Translation :

Dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre

/əˌweɪ frəm/

Definition :

Leave or set out at once.

Example :

The man is walking away from his desk.

Translation :

Loin de

/uh·pwuhdz/

Definition : 

Towards a higher place, point, or level.

Example : 

The man is climbing upwards.

Translation : 

Vers le haut

/ˈɪn.tuː/

Definition : 

Expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something makes physical contact with something else.

Example : 

The fish are jumping into the bowl.

Translation :

Dans 

/ˈaʊt ˌəv/

Definition : 

Getting out of something.

Example : 

The arrow is going out of the box.

Translation : 

En dehors de

/bɪˈtwiːn/

Definition : 

At, into, or across the space separating (two objects or regions).

Example : 

The bird is between the dog ans the cat.

Translation : 

Entre

/əˈraʊnd/

Definition : 

Tocated or situated on every side.

Example : 

The plane is flying around the world.

Translation :

Autour de  

/ˈʌn.dər/

Definition : 

Physically beneath or below something.

Example : 

The cat is lying under the chair.

Translation : 

Sous

/ˈsaɪd.weɪz/

Definition : 

To, towards, or from the side.

Example : 

Crabs walk sideways.

Translation : 

En diagonal

/əˈbʌv/

Definition : 

At a higher level or layer than.

Example : 

The eagle is flying above the lake.

Translation : 

Plus haut

/əˈgenst/

Definition : 

In opposition to.

Example : 

The boy is leaning against the wall.

Translation : 

Contre

/əˈmʌŋ/

Definition : 

Situated more or less centrally in relation to (several other things).

Example : 

There is one green apple among all the red apples.

Translation : 

Parmi

/ɪnˈsaɪd aʊt/

Definition : 

If something is inside out, it has the usual inside part on the outside and the usual outside part on the inside.

Example : 

She is wearing her jeans inside out.

Translation : 

A l'envers

/frɒm saɪd tuː saɪd/

Definition : 

Alternately left and right from a central point.

Example : 

The woman is moving from side to side.

Translation : 

D'un côté à l'autre

/əˈkrɒs/

Definition : 

From one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.).

Example : 

He is walking across the river.

Translation : 

à travers

/ˈbæk.wəd/

Definition : 

Directed behind or to the rear.

Example : 

The girl is sitting backwards on the horse.

Translation : 

Vers l'arrière

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

Definition : 

The external side or surface of something.

Example : 

The children are playing outside.

Translation : 

à l'extérieur

/bɪˈhʌɪnd/

Definition : 

at or to the far side of (something), typically so as to be hidden by it.

Example : 

The woman is hiding behind her computer.

Translation : 

Derrière

/æt ðiː ˈbɒt.əm/

Definition : 

The fact of being at the beginning/bottom of something.

Example : 

The woman is standing at the bottom the stairs.

Translation : 

En bas

/æt ðiː bæk əv ðiː/

Definition : 

Being at the back/the end of something.

Example : 

They are traveling at the back of the bus.

Translation : 

A l'arrière

[ˈwaɪnd]

Definition :

A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt.

Example :

You can easily learn to wind a coil to make actuators, electromagnets or even to communicate energy.

Translation :

Embobiner / enrouler / rembobiner

/tjuːn/

Definition :

A series of musical notes, especially one that is pleasant and easy to remember.

Example :

It is possible to tune your piano yourself, but it is easier to hire a professional piano tuner.

Translation :

Accorder / régler / ajuster

/tʃek/

Definition :

To make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly.

Example :

The local Fire and Rescue Service in the UK will check your home for safety without charge.

Translation :

Vérifier

/grɑːsp/

Definition :

To quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly.

Example :

When designing the robot hand, the team found the thumb especially difficult and important because it allows the hand to grasp objects.

Translation :

Saisir / agripper / empoigner

/plʌg//ɪn/

Definition :

To become connected to a piece of electrical equipment or to the main electricity supply.

Example :

If you buy a phone charger at the airport in Florida, you won’t be able to plug it into a wall socket when your flight lands in France.

Translation :

Brancher / connecter

/bend/

Example :

Tropical storm Andrea with its 120 km/h winds is expected to bend trees in half and destroy homes and fishing boats.

Translation :

Courber / plier

/prəˈsiːd/

Definition :

To continue as planned. / To move forward or travel in a particular direction.

Example :

When you have picked up your luggage at the baggage claim proceed directly to the exit to catch the shuttle bus.

Translation :

Continuer / avancer

/əˈlaʊ/

Definition :

To give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening.

Example :

Erik Jorgensen at the University of Utah found out “that the proteins that allow us to think and that allow nerve cells to communicate with one another, are precisely the same proteins that are found in yeast.

Translation :

Permettre / autoriser / laisser

/pəˈfɔːm/

Definition :

To do an action or piece of work.

Example :

Even very small children can perform rudimentary experiments to discover the world of science.

Translation :

Effectuer / exécuter

/tɪlt/

Definition :

To (cause to) move into a sloping position.

Example :

The salvage team will use cables and the weight of water tanks attached to one side of the 290-meter-long ship to tilt it upright.

Translation :

Incliner / pencher

/rɪˈmuːv/

Definition :

To take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something.

Example :

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution to remove Syria’s chemical weapons by mid 2014.

Translation :

Enlever / retirer

/stɔːʳ/

Definition :

A large shop where you can buy many different types of goods.

Example :

Many experts think there are three ways we store memories: first in the sensory stage; then in short-term memory; and ultimately, for some memories, in long-term memory.

Translation :

Stocker / enregistrer / garder

/ɪnˈhɑːns/

Definition :

To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.

Example :

Several sites propose to enhance your photos by adjusting image color, brightness and removing digital noise.

Translation :

Améliorer / augmenter / rehausser

[ˈsɛt]

Definition :

To put something in a particular place or position.

Example :

When you set the table before the important guests arrive, you should have two glasses, one for wine and one for water.

Translation :

Mettre

/ˈfɑːsn/

Definition :

To (cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed.

Example :

Ladies and gentlemen the captain has now turned off the fasten your seatbelt sign, however for your own safety, we ask that you keep your seatbelt fastened while seated.

Translation :

Attacher

/səˈplaɪ/

Definition :

To provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time.

Example :

Edison chose to supply 110 volts of electricity to American homes in order to make the cost competitive with gas lighting.

Translation :

Alimenter / fournir

/prəˈvaɪd/

Definition :

To give someone something that they need.

Example :

Google has joined an initiative to provide affordable Internet service to parts of the world that would not have it otherwise or be able to afford it.

Translation :

Fournir

[ˈlɪŋk]

Definition :

A connection between two people, things, or ideas. / A connection between documents on the internet.

Example :

Linkedin, the world’s largest professional network, links more than 225 million members helping them to find jobs and to make contacts.

Translation :

Relier / interconnecter / associer

[ɪnˈʃʊə^r]

Definition :

To make something certain to happen.

Example :

The British government wants to ensure that e-cigarettes are treated in the same way as nicotine replacement therapies, such as gum and patches, and that they would be as widely available as tobacco.

Translation :

S’assurer / garantir

 /wɪθˈdrɔː/

Definition :

To take or move out or back, or to remove.

Example :

The latest credit card hacking system is to jam the ATM machine so that when someone tries to withdraw money, the credit card will disappear.

Translation :

Retirer

/pres/

Definition :

To push something firmly, often without causing it to move permanently further away from you.

Example :

Press the start key on your computer and then wait until the computer asks for your password.

Translation :

Appuyer

[ˈsəʊldə^r]

Definition :

A soft metal that is melted in order to join together pieces of metal so that they stick together when it cools and becomes hard again.

Example :

The deposit of lead that comes from soldering circuits to the mother board of a computer is dangerous when computers are recycled.

Translation :

Souder

/ˈʃɔːtn/

Definition :

To become shorter or to make something shorter.

Example :

Propulsion Scientists say one way to reduce radiation exposure is to develop new propulsion technologies that would shorten the time it takes to get to Mars.

Translation :

Raccourcir

[ˈdrɪl]

Definition :

To make a hole in something using a special tool.

Example :

Shell has agreed to pay $1.1 million for air-quality violations from the vessels it used to drill two oil-exploration wells in Arctic waters off Alaska last year.

Translation :

Percer

/ˈemptɪ/

Definition :

To remove everything from inside something.

Example :

When workers were emptying a polluted ?

Translation :

Vider

[ˈdiːkriːs]

Definition :

To become less, or to make something become less.

Example :

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), said the number of people who suffer from chronic hunger has decreased by 17 percent from the early 1990s.

Translation :

Diminuer

/lɪft/

Definition :

To move something from a lower to a higher position.

Example :

As the plane attempted to land, it was hit by a rush of strong winds and lost its balance, so the pilots tried to lift it up, but it crashed.

Translation :

Soulever

/reɪz/

Definition :

To lift something to a higher position.

Example :

The driver tried to raise his foot off the accelerator during the Formula One race in Brisbain, but it was too late.

Translation :

Soulever

/dreɪn/

Definition :

If you drain something, you remove the liquid from it, usually by pouring it away or allowing it to flow away, and if something drains, liquid flows away or out of it.

Example :

Farmers in the northeastern corner of the state were particularly worried about their top cash crop, corn, which could be lost if water that has inundated low-lying prairie fields fails to drain away before the October harvest.

Translation :

Vider

[ˈfəʊld]

Definition :

To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able to be bent in this way.

Example :

Masters of origami manage to fold paper into the most amazing designs.

Translation :

Plier

/ɪˈneɪbl/

Definition :

To make someone able to do something, or to make something possible.

Example :

To celebrate Eid al-adha any Muslims donate money to charity to enable the poor to celebrate by buying new clothes and food

Translation :

Permettre

[ˈlɛŋθən]

Definition :

To make something longer, or to become longer.

Example :

A study, which was done at the University of California, San Francisco , showed that diet, exercise and lower stress can actually lengthen your life.

Translation :

Allonger

/ˈfɜːrm.wɛər/

Definition :

Permanent software programmed into a read-only memory.

Example :

The router’s firmware was updated to improve security.

Translation :

Firmware

/ˈmʌl.tɪˌplek.sər/

Definition :

A device that selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input into a single line.

Example :

A multiplexer allows several telephone conversations to be carried over a single wire.

Translation :

Multiplexeur

/bʌs əv ˈdeɪ.təz/

Definition :

A communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer, or between computers.

Example :

The data bus can be thought of as the highway on which data travels within a computer.

Translation :

Bus de données

/ˈsɛn.sɔr ət ɪˈfɛkt hɔːl/

Definition :

A transducer that varies its output voltage in response to a magnetic field.

Example :

Hall effect sensors are commonly used for proximity switching and positioning.

Translation :

Capteur à effet Hall

/prəˈtɒk.əl əv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definition :

A system of rules that allow two or more entities of a communications system to transmit information.

Example :

The Internet operates on a suite of protocols known as TCP/IP.

Translation :

Protocole de communication

/pəˌten.siˈɒm.ɪ.tər/

Definition :

A three-terminal resistor with a continuously adjustable tapping point controlled by rotation of a shaft or knob.

Example :

A potentiometer is often used as a volume control knob in audio systems.

Translation :

Potentiomètre

/ˈmem.ər.i

Definition :

A type of non-volatile storage that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed.

Example :

Flash memory is used for storage and transfer of data in computers, cameras, and mobile phones.

Translation :

Mémoire flash

/ˈpaʊ.ər səˈplaɪ/

Definition :

An electrical device that supplies electric power to an electrical load.

Example :

The power supply unit in a computer converts the AC power from the outlet into DC power for the computer's components.

Translation :

Alimentation électrique

/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈsɪɡ.nəl prəˈses.ər/

Definition :

A specialized microprocessor chip, with its architecture optimized for the operational needs of digital signal processing.

Example :

DSPs are used for audio signal processing, digital image processing, and speech recognition systems.

Translation :

Processeur de signal numérique

/ˈprɪnt.ɪd ˈsɜː.kɪt bɔːrd/

Definition :

A board used in electronics to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive pathways, traces etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate.

Example :

A PCB is essential in almost all electronic devices because it holds the components and provides the electrical connections between them.

Translation :

Carte de circuit imprimé

/ˈfiːld ˌprəʊ.ɡræm.ə.bəl ɡeɪt ˈæ.reɪ/

Definition :

An integrated circuit designed to be configured by a customer or a designer after manufacturing – hence "field-programmable".

Example :

FPGAs are used in many applications, from digital signal processing to use in spacecraft.

Translation :

Matrice de portes programmables sur site

/ɪˌlek.trəˈmæɡ.nɪ.tɪk ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rəns/

Definition :

Disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source.

Example :

EMI shielding is used to protect electronic devices from interference caused by other devices.

Translation :

Interférence électromagnétique

/diːˈkoʊd.ɚ/

Definition :

A device that selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input into a single line.

Example :

You need a decoder to get these channels.

Translation :

Décodeur

/əˈplaɪ.əns/

Definition :

A device or machine designed to perform a specific task, especially a domestic one.

Example :

The kitchen appliances, such as the refrigerator and microwave, consume a significant amount of energy.

Translation :

Appareil

/əˈkjuː.mjə.leɪ.t̬ɚ/

Definition :

A device for storing electrical energy; a rechargeable battery.

Example :

Make sure to charge the accumulator before your trip to ensure a continuous power supply for your devices.

Translation :

Accumulateur

/ˈbaɪ.oʊˌfjuː.əl/

Definition :

Fuel derived from organic materials, such as plants or animal waste.

Example :

Some vehicles run on biofuel, reducing their carbon footprint.

Translation :

Biocarburant

/ˈblæk.aʊt/

Definition :

A complete loss of electrical power in an area.

Example :

The storm caused a blackout, leaving the entire city without electricity.

Translation :

Panne d’électricité

/ˈbɔɪ.lɚ/

Definition :

A closed vessel or arrangement of vessels used to heat water for a building’s central heating or hot water supply.

Example :

The boiler in our house provides hot water for showers and heating during winter.

Translation :

Chaudière

/ˈbrɪt̬.ɪʃ/ /ˈθɝː.məl/ /ˈjuː.nɪt/

Definition :

A unit of heat energy; the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Example :

as appliances are often rated in BTUs to indicate their heating capacity.

Translation :

Une unité d’énergie thermique

/ˌkɑːr.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

Definition :

The total amount of greenhouse gases, specifically carbon dioxide, that are emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

Example :

Using public transportation instead of driving can help reduce your carbon footprint.

Translation :

Empreinte carbone

/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

Definition :

The process of burning, producing heat and usually light as a result of a chemical reaction between a substance and an oxidant, typically oxygen.

Example :

Combustion is a common method for harnessing energy from various fuels.

Translation :

Combustion

/ˈdaɪ.nə.moʊ/

Definition :

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, often used to generate electricity.

Example :

Bicycles with dynamos can generate electricity while being pedaled.

Translation :

Dynamo

/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Definition :

The ratio of useful energy output to the total energy input in a system or process.

Example :

Improving the efficiency of appliances and machinery helps in conserving energy resources.

Translation :

Efficacité

/iˈlek.trɪ.kəl/ /ɡrɪd/

Definition :

A network of electrical components that transfer and distribute electricity from power plants to consumers.

Example :

The electrical grid is crucial for delivering electricity to homes, businesses, and industries.

Translation :

Réseau électrique

/ˈɡæs.əl.iːn/

Definition :

A liquid fuel derived from petroleum, commonly used in internal combustion engines.

Example :

Most cars on the road today use gasoline as their primary fuel source.

Translation :

Essence

/skɪl/

Definition :

An ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it

Example :

Adrien had great writing skills.

Translation :

Compétences

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/

Definition :

Not being in a relationship.

Example :

This person is single.

Translation :

Célibataire

/kəmˌpjuː.tə ˈsaɪ.əns/

Definition :

Information processing using computer programs.

Example :

A degree in computer science.

Translation :

Informatique

Digital electronics is a branch of electronics that focuses on signal and data processing.

Example :

They study digital electronics.

Translation :

Electronique numérique

Analog electronics is the part of electronics that uses signals that can be operated or measured by continuous values.

Example :

They study analog electronics.

Translation :

Electronique analogique

Three year diploma prepared in an IUT.

Example :

Three year university diploma in GEII.

Translation :

BUT

/ˈɪn.tɜːn.ʃɪp/

Definition :

A period of time during which someone works for a company or organization in order to get experience of a particular type of work.

Example :

Jane has a summer internship at a local TV station.

Translation :

Stage

In France, the Secondary school diploma, often referred to as the baccalaureat, is a national diploma awarded on completion of secondary education.

Example :

He was been awarded of they Secondary school diploma.

Translation :

Baccalauréat

/ˈdraɪ.vəz ˌlaɪ.səns/

Definition :

The driver's license is an examination that authorizes you to drive a motorized vehicle.

Example :

He got his driver's license.

Translation :

Permis de conduire

/ˈkʌv.ɚ ˌlet̬.ɚ/

Definition :

The cover letter is a document of no more than one page, sent to a recruiter to express your desire to work with him or her.

Example :

He wrote a cover letter.

Translation :

Lettre de motivation

/ˌmær.ɪ.təl ˈsteɪ.təs/

Definition :

Marital status determines how individuals are categorized according to their family ties.

Example :

Her marital status is complicated.

Translation :

Situation familiale

He graduated in electronics and electrical engineering.

Translation :

Génie électrique et Informatique Industrielle.

/ˈfɜːst ˌneɪm/

Definition :

The name that was given to you when you were born and that comes before your family name.

Example :

It can be rude to call people by their first name if they are much older or more important than you.

Translation :

Prénom

/ˈlɑːst ˌneɪm/

Definition :

Your family name, that you use in formal situations or with people you do not know well.

Example :

His first name is Julio, but I can’t remember his last name.

Translation :

Nom de famille

/ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definition :

An official request for something, usually in writing.

Example :

I've sent off applications for four different jobs.

Translation :

Candidature

A meeting in which an employer asks the person applying for a job questions to see whether they would be the right person to do that job.

Example :

He'd been for several job interviews but hadn't been offered a job yet.

Translation :

Entretien d'embauche

/ˈrez.juː.meɪ/

Definition :

A short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job.

Example :

She sent her résumé to 50 companies, but didn't even get an interview.

Translation :

Curriculum vitæ

/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Definition :

A job.

Example :

She applied for a position in the firm that I work for.

Translation :

Poste / Emploi

/ˌmʌð.ə ˈtʌŋ/

Definition :

The first language that you learn when you are a baby, rather than a language learned at school or as an adult.

Example :

His mother tongue is French.

Translation :

Langue maternelle

/ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

Definition :

The activity of learning the skills to do a job.

Example :

It takes many years of training to be a doctor.

Translation :

Formation professionnelle

A list of candidates selected from the total number of applicants for a job.

Example :

Did she make the shortlist for the PA job?

Translation :

Liste de candidats

An announcement in a newspaper, on the internet, etc. about a job that people can apply for.

Example :

The job advertisements specify relevant experience.

Translation :

Offre d'emploi

/ɜːn/

Definition :

To receive money as payment for work that you do.

Example :

How much do you earn, if you don't mind me asking?

Translation :

Gagner de l'argent (salaire)

/ˈsæl.ər.i/

Definition :

A fixed amount of money agreed every year as pay for an employee, usually paid directly into his or her bank account every month.

Example :

His net monthly salary is €2,500.

Translation :

Salaire

/əˈplaɪ/

Definition :

To request something, usually officially, especially in writing or by sending in a form.

Example :

By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to apply.

Translation :

Postuler

/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

Definition :

An organization that sells goods or services in order to make money.

Example :

He works for a software company.

Translation :

Entreprise

/haɪər/

Definition :

To employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job.

Example :

We ought to hire a public relations consultant to help improve our image.

Translation :

Embaucher

/ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/

Definition :

Time spent working after the usual time needed or expected in a job.

Example :

They're working overtime to get the job done on time.

Translation :

Heures supplémentaires

[ˈsuːpərˌvaɪzd]

Definition:

Oversaw a process or group to ensure tasks were completed.

Example:

She supervised the team during the project.

Translation:

Supervisé

[ˈsɜːrveɪ]

Definition:

A research method involving asking questions to gather data.

Example:

They conducted a survey on customer satisfaction.

Translation:

Enquête

[lɔːnʧd]

Definition:

Started or introduced a new product, service, or campaign.

Example:

The company launched a new product last month.

Translation:

Lancé

[dɪˈzaɪnd]

Definition:

Created or planned something with purpose and intent.

Example:

He designed the new layout for the website.

Translation:

Conçu

[ˈstʌdɪd]

Definition:

Engaged in learning about a subject through reading and research.

Example:

She studied engineering at university.

Translation:

Étudié

[ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd]

Definition:

Made something more modern or brought up to date.

Example:

They updated the software to fix bugs.

Translation:

Mis à jour

[druː ʌp]

Definition:

Created or wrote an official document or plan.

Example:

He drew up a contract for the agreement.

Translation:

Rédigé

[ˈænəˌlaɪzd]

Definition:

Examined in detail to understand or interpret data.

Example:

The data was carefully analysed for accuracy.

Translation:

Analysé

[ˈprɑːsɛst]

Definition:

Handled or worked with data, materials, or paperwork.

Example:

The documents were processed by the administrative team.

Translation:

Traitée

[sɛt ʌp]

Definition:

Established or created a structure, system, or setup.

Example:

They set up a office in New York.

Translation:

Mise en place

[ˈɪmpləˌmɛntɪd]

Definition:

Put a plan or system into operation.

Example:

The policy was implemented across all departments.

Translation:

Implémenté

[prəˈmoʊtɪd]

Definition:

Advanced or encouraged the acceptance of something.

Example:

She promoted the event on social media.

Translation:

Promu

[əˈʧiːvd]

Definition:

Successfully reached a goal or objective.

Example:

They achieved their sales target for the quarter.

Translation:

Atteint

[kənˈdʌktɪd]

Definition:

Organized and carried out a particular activity or process.

Example:

The researcher conducted an experiment on sleep patterns.

Translation:

Conduit

[ɪnˈʃʊrd]

Definition:

Made certain that something happened or was done properly.

Example:

He ensured all safety protocols were followed.

Translation:

Assuré

[dɪˈvaɪzd]

Definition:

Created a new plan, system, or invention.

Example:

She devised a new strategy to increase efficiency.

Translation:

Conçu

[rɪˈzɑːlvd]

Definition:

Found a solution to a problem or difficulty.

Example:

The issue was resolved after the meeting.

Translation:

Résolu

[koʊˈɔːrdəˌneɪtɪd]

Definition:

Arranged or organized different elements to work together.

Example:

She coordinated the schedules of all team members.

Translation:

Coordonné

[ɪnˈfɔːrst]

Definition:

Applied rules or laws to ensure compliance.

Example:

The officer enforced the new regulations in the area.

Translation:

Appliqué