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Médias et Communication - Internet

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à Internet tels que "réseau", "salon de discussion" et "haut débit".

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connectivity

the state or extent of being connected or able to communicate with other devices, networks, or systems, facilitating data transmission and exchange

connectivité, interconnexion

connectivité, interconnexion

Ex: The connectivity in this area is so poor that I can barely make a phone call. 
Internet service provider

a company that provides its customers with Internet access and related services

fournisseur d’accès à Internet

fournisseur d’accès à Internet

Ex: My Internet service provider is offering a new plan with faster speeds. 
IP address

(computing) a set of numbers separated by dots that a computer with an active Internet connection is identified with

adresse IP

adresse IP

Ex: Websites use IP addresses to route data packets between servers and user devices. 
bandwidth

the maximum rate of data transfer of an electronic communication system

bande passante

bande passante

Ex: In networking, bandwidth refers to the maximum data transfer rate of a network connection, measured in bits per second (bps). 
Domain Name System

a decentralized naming system used on the Internet to translate human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses that computers can understand, enabling the proper routing of data between devices and servers

Ex: The Domain Name System (DNS) translates domain names into IP addresses, allowing users to access websites by typing in human-readable URLs. 
TCP
TCP
[nom]

a widely used communication protocol that ensures reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data packets over networks, forming the basis of most Internet communication

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Protocole de Contrôle de Transmission

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), Protocole de Contrôle de Transmission

Ex: When sending a file over the Internet, TCP makes sure the data is received correctly. 
ADSL
ADSL
[nom]

a method of connecting to the Internet using a phone line that allows you to use that phone line at the same time

ADSL, LNPA

ADSL, LNPA

Ex: Many homes and businesses use ADSL to access high-speed Internet without fiber optic cables. 
virtual private network

a secure and encrypted network connection that allows users to access the Internet or private networks from a remote location while maintaining privacy and data protection

réseau privé virtuel, VPN

réseau privé virtuel, VPN

Ex: I always use a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi to keep my information safe. 
broadband

a system of Internet connection that allows users to share information simultaneously

haut débit

haut débit

Ex: The company upgraded its office to a broadband connection to accommodate the increased demand for high-speed Internet access. 
connection

the act of establishing or the state of being linked to something

connexion

connexion

Ex: Despite numerous attempts, John still couldn't establish a stable connection to the Wi-Fi network in his apartment. 
digital communication

the process of exchanging information, data, or messages between individuals, devices, or systems using electronic or digital technologies, such as computers, smartphones, the Internet, or other digital platforms

communication numérique, échange numérique

communication numérique, échange numérique

Ex: Many companies use digital communication tools like instant messaging to improve teamwork and productivity. 
VoIP
VoIP
[nom]

a technology that allows voice communication to be transmitted over the Internet, enabling phone calls and multimedia communication using Internet networks

VoIP, Voix sur IP

VoIP, Voix sur IP

Ex: I use VoIP to call my family overseas, and it saves a lot of money. 
Internet access

the ability of individuals or devices to connect to the Internet and access online resources, services, and information, enabling communication, browsing, and various online activities

accès à Internet, connexion Internet

accès à Internet, connexion Internet

Ex: Some rural areas still lack reliable Internet access. 
hotspot
hotspot
[nom]

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

borne wifi, hotspot

borne wifi, hotspot

Ex: Coffee shops and airports are popular hotspots for travelers needing internet access. 
phishing

a cybercrime in which someone tricks another into revealing their personal or financial information such as their passwords or bank account numbers and then using this information to steal money from them

hameçonnage

hameçonnage

Ex: Phishing is a form of cybercrime where attackers attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. 
access provider

a company that provides customers with Internet access

fournisseur d’accès

fournisseur d’accès

Ex: Access providers must comply with regulations to ensure fair access and net neutrality. 
address
address
[nom]

a series of letters and other characters that identifies a destination for email messages or the location of a website

adresse

adresse

Ex: He copied the website address and shared it with his friends. 
carrier
carrier
[nom]

a telecommunications firm that provides a cellular or Internet service

transporteur

transporteur

Ex: Mobile carriers compete to offer the best coverage and data plans to consumers. 
netiquette

the proper or ethical way of communicating over the Internet

nétiquette

nétiquette

Ex: It's essential to check your tone in online messages, as poor netiquette can lead to misunderstandings. 
netizen
netizen
[nom]

a person who is actively engaged in online communities and uses the Internet a lot

net-citoyen

net-citoyen

Ex: The netizen shared a helpful tutorial on how to improve online security. 
net surfer

a person who spends a lot of time on the Internet

internaute

internaute

Ex: The net surfer spent hours exploring different websites and online forums. 
newsgroup

‌an online forum where people can post messages and discuss a particular topic of interest

forum Internet

forum Internet

Ex: I joined a newsgroup about photography to learn tips and share my photos with others. 
newswire

a type of service that gives subscribers the latest news through the Internet or satellite

fil d'actualité

fil d'actualité

Ex: Journalists rely on newswires for timely updates on breaking news stories from around the world. 
HTTP
HTTP
[nom]

the system in HTML in which data is being sent and received on World Wide Web

HTTP

HTTP

Ex: They discussed how HTTP works in transferring data online. 
CDN
CDN
[nom]

a distributed network of servers strategically placed in different locations to deliver web content, such as images, videos, and other static or dynamic resources

réseau de diffusion de contenu, CDN

réseau de diffusion de contenu, CDN

Ex: The website loads much faster thanks to the CDN that stores its data on multiple servers around the world. 
network
network
[nom]

a number of interconnected electronic devices such as computers that form a system so that data can be shared

réseau

réseau

Ex: The company upgraded its computer network to improve communication among employees. 
the Internet

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Internet

Internet

Ex: Can you recommend any good websites on the Internet? 
chat
chat
[nom]

the online exchange of messages between people on the Internet

chat, tchat

chat, tchat

Ex: He initiated a private chat to ask a personal question. 
web chat

a real-time communication method on the Internet through text-based messages exchanged between users, typically on websites or through dedicated chat platforms

chat web

chat web

Ex: Customer support is available 24/7 through the web chat feature on their website. 
chat room

a place on the Internet where people can communicate with one another and talk about a specific topic

salon de discussion, chat

salon de discussion, chat

Ex: I spent the evening chatting with friends in an online chat room. 
teleconference

a meeting held among several people who are in different locations, linked via the Internet

téléconférence

téléconférence

Ex: The teleconference allowed team members from different locations to collaborate on the project. 
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