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Architecture et Construction - Système Électrique

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au système électrique tels que « outlet », « receptacle » et « switch ».

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outlet
[nom]

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

prise (de courant)

prise (de courant)

Ex: They installed outlets in the backyard for powering lights and tools .

a protective enclosure used to house electrical connections, outlets, switches, or other electrical devices, providing a safe and organized method for electrical wiring in buildings

boîte de dérivation, coffret de connexion

boîte de dérivation, coffret de connexion

Ex: outlet box was positioned near the floor to provide easy access to the electrical outlets in the room .

a general-purpose electrical box used to house wire connections and protect them from external elements

boîte de raccordement, boîte de jonction

boîte de raccordement, boîte de jonction

Ex: Before installing the ceiling fan , he checked junction box to ensure it could support the weight .
plug
[nom]

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

prise

Ex: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out plug from the wall .

an electrical device installed in a building that provides a point of connection for electrical plugs to access the power supply

prises de courant, receptacles électriques

prises de courant, receptacles électriques

a type of electrical switch that allows users to adjust the brightness or intensity of a light fixture or lamp by controlling the amount of electrical power supplied to it

interrupteur variateur, variateur lumineux

interrupteur variateur, variateur lumineux

Ex: With the dimmer switch, they were able to adjust the lighting in the dining room for a more intimate dinner .
switch
[nom]

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

bouton

bouton

Ex: switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .

a protective device that automatically interrupts the flow of electricity in an electrical circuit when it detects an overload, short circuit, or other electrical fault, thereby preventing damage to the circuit and reducing the risk of electrical hazards

disjoncteur, interrupteur automatique

disjoncteur, interrupteur automatique

cable
[nom]

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

câble

câble

Ex: The technician checked cable connections to troubleshoot the electrical issue .
wiring
[nom]

the system of electrical conductors, cables, and connections used to transmit electricity and provide power to electrical devices and fixtures within a building or structure

câblage, installations électriques

câblage, installations électriques

a container that houses several fuses related to the electrical system of a single building or house

boîte à fusibles

boîte à fusibles

Ex: After a power surge , fuse box prevented any damage by cutting off the electricity to the affected circuit .

a distribution board or control panel that houses electrical circuit breakers, fuses, and other components to control and distribute electricity throughout a building or structure

tableau électrique, panneau de distribution

tableau électrique, panneau de distribution

Ex: If a circuit trips , check electrical panel to see if the breaker needs to be reset .

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

télévision par câble, télévision câblée

télévision par câble, télévision câblée

Ex: Cable television providers offer on-demand services and DVR options for recording and watching programs at a convenient time .

a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference

câble coaxial, fil coaxial

câble coaxial, fil coaxial

Ex: The TV reception improved after we switched to a higher coaxial cable.
wire
[nom]

a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current

fil électrique

fil électrique

Ex: The electrician carefully stripped the insulation from wire to connect it to the light fixture .

a type of electrical cable specifically designed for direct burial underground, featuring a moisture-resistant jacket and insulation to ensure safe and reliable power distribution in outdoor or underground applications

câble d'alimentation souterrain, câble de distribution souterrain

câble d'alimentation souterrain, câble de distribution souterrain

Ex: They replaced the underground feeder cable with a new , more reliable one during the renovation .

a type of electrical cable that has a protective metal armor layer surrounding the insulated conductors, providing additional mechanical and electrical protection against damage, moisture, and other hazards

câble blindé, câble armé

câble blindé, câble armé

Ex: The new building 's electrical system armored cable to safeguard against potential hazards .

electrical wiring that is designed to carry low voltage signals, typically below 50 volts, such as those used in telecommunications, security systems, audiovisual installations, and low-power lighting applications

fil basse tension, câble basse tension

fil basse tension, câble basse tension

Ex: Low-voltage wire was used to connect the motion detector lights in the parking lot.

a wire that carries electrical current and has the potential to cause electric shock or injury if touched

fil sous tension, fil électrique

fil sous tension, fil électrique

Ex: The electrician repaired live wire that had been damaged during the storm .

an electrical conductor in an electrical system that carries current back from the load to the source, completing the circuit and providing a return path for the electrical current

fil neutre, câble neutre

fil neutre, câble neutre

Ex: The electrician explained that the neutral wire is crucial for the safe operation of the electrical system.

a safety conductor in an electrical system that provides a path for electrical current to flow into the ground, preventing electric shock and protecting against electrical faults

fil de terre, conducteur de protection

fil de terre, conducteur de protection

Ex: If earth wire is disconnected , the risk of electrical accidents increases significantly .

a backup electrical system designed to provide electricity in the event of a power outage or emergency situation, ensuring the operation of critical equipment or essential services

système d'alimentation sans interruption (ASI), système de secours électrique

système d'alimentation sans interruption (ASI), système de secours électrique

Ex: In case of a storm, the emergency power system at the airport ensures that flights can still operate.

a device that helps protect electrical and electronic devices from voltage spikes and surges by diverting excess electrical energy to the ground, safeguarding against potential damage or data loss

parafoudre, protecteur de surtension

parafoudre, protecteur de surtension

Ex: When installing a new home theater system, it's essential to use a surge protector for safety.

an electrical safety device designed to detect and mitigate the risk of arc faults in electrical circuits, which can lead to electrical fires

disjoncteur à courant de fuite, disjoncteur différentiel

disjoncteur à courant de fuite, disjoncteur différentiel

Ex: After the power was cut by arc-fault circuit interrupter, the technician inspected the wiring for damage .

an additional electrical panel that is connected to the main electrical panel and used to distribute power to specific areas or circuits within a building

sous-panneau, panneau secondaire

sous-panneau, panneau secondaire

Ex: If you plan to add more rooms to the house, a subpanel might be necessary to handle the increased electrical demand.

an integral part of an electrical installation that provides a safe path for electrical current to flow into the ground in the event of a fault or electrical surge, reducing the risk of electrical shock, equipment damage, and fire hazards

système de mise à la terre, système de raccordement à la terre

système de mise à la terre, système de raccordement à la terre

Ex: grounding system must be regularly tested to ensure that it meets safety standards .

the point of entry for electrical power into a building, consisting of the main electrical panel, metering equipment, and associated components

entrée de service, entrée électrique

entrée de service, entrée électrique

a device that houses the electrical meter and provides a secure connection point for the utility company to measure and monitor the electrical usage of a building

boîtier de compteur, base de compteur électrique

boîtier de compteur, base de compteur électrique

Ex: To prevent tampering, the meter base was locked and only accessible to authorized personnel.
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