Le livre English File - Intermédiaire - Leçon 9B

a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that do not connect to each other on their own

adaptateur, convertisseur

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

chargeur

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

clavier

a small device used for storing or transferring data between electronic devices

clé USB, pén drive

a small, handheld device that we move across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen

souris

an device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

prise

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

imprimante

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

télécommande, zapette

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

routeur

a place where we can plug in devices to connect them to the electricity

prise, socle

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

haut-parleur

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

bouton

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

USB

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

câble

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

éteindre, arrêter

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

supprimer

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

mettre à jour

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

monter

to add a piece of software to a computer system

installer

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

débrancher, déconnecter

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

régler

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.

baisser

to connect something to an electrical port

brancher

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

allumer, mettre en marche