IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Engineering

an area of technology that is concerned with the study or use of robots

robotique

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

robot

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

senseur

the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips

électronique

advanced and sophisticated use of cutting-edge scientific and engineering principles

haute technologie, technologie de pointe

a branch of engineering that applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to efficiently use, produce, design, transport, and transform energy and materials

génie chimique, ingénierie chimique

a field of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and repair of buildings, bridges, roads, etc.

génie civil

a branch of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism

génie électrique, ingénierie électrique

a branch of engineering that involves the design, analysis, and manufacturing of mechanical systems

ingénierie mécanique, mécanique appliquée

a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other

adaptateur

an early or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied

prototype

a device that detects or measures light, commonly used to automatically control lighting or to trigger other electronic devices based on changes in ambient light levels

photocellule, cellule photoélectrique

a branch of science and engineering that deals with the mechanical properties of liquids, particularly their behavior in confined spaces and under pressure

hydraulique

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

machinerie, machines

the study of working with incredibly tiny materials and devices to create new technologies and applications

nanotechnologie, nanotechnique

the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people

automatisation

a system of separate parts acting together in order to perform a task

mécanisme

a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure

pompe, système de pompage

a flat rubber, plastic, or metal ring which is small and acts as a seal or is put between a nut and a bolt to tighten their connection

lave-linge

a process of joining two materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by melting them with high heat and allowing them to cool and fuse

soudage, fusion