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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 8-9) - Computer

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à l'informatique qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen académique IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
compiler

a program that translates source code written in a programming language into machine code or bytecode, allowing the computer's central processing unit (CPU) to execute the program

compilateur, compilateur de code

compilateur, compilateur de code

Ex: Programmers use a compiler to convert high-level programming code into machine code that a computer can execute. 
processor

(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work

processeur

processeur

Ex: The new computer featured a high-speed processor that significantly improved overall performance and multitasking capabilities. 
graphics card

a piece of hardware that processes and renders images, video, and animations for display on a computer monitor

carte graphique, carte vidéo

carte graphique, carte vidéo

Ex: The graphics card is crucial for gaming and graphic design. 
chipset
chipset
[nom]

a group of integrated circuits that work together to manage data flow between the processor, memory, and peripherals of a computer or device

jeu de puces, ensemble de circuits intégrés

jeu de puces, ensemble de circuits intégrés

firmware

(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased

micrologiciel

micrologiciel

Ex: The router's firmware was updated to fix security vulnerabilities. 
socket
socket
[nom]

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

prise, prise murale

prise, prise murale

Ex: He plugged his laptop charger into the wall socket near the desk. 
pointer
pointer
[nom]

a symbol or indicator on a computer screen that marks the position where user input, such as mouse clicks or keystrokes, is applied

curseur, pointeur

curseur, pointeur

Ex: The mouse pointer on the computer screen is controlled by moving the physical mouse on the desk. 
prompt
prompt
[nom]

a symbol, message, or signal on a computer screen that indicates the system is ready to receive input or commands from the user

invite, prompt

invite, prompt

Ex: In a command-line interface, the blinking cursor serves as the prompt, indicating that the system is ready for user input. 
applet
applet
[nom]

a small, specialized application or program designed to perform a specific task within a larger software context, often used for interactive or dynamic features

applet, petite application

applet, petite application

Ex: The weather applet on the website provides real-time updates with a compact, interactive display. 
debugger

a software tool or program used by developers to identify and rectify errors, known as bugs, in computer programs

débogueur, dévermineur

débogueur, dévermineur

Ex: The programmer used a debugger to trace the source of the software bug and resolve the issue efficiently. 
interface

(computing) the program through which a user can interact with a computer, especially its design and appearance

interface

interface

Ex: The interface of the new software is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for beginners to navigate. 
bus
bus
[nom]

a communication system facilitating data transfer between components or devices within a computer or between multiple computers

bus, système de bus

bus, système de bus

Ex: The system bus transfers data between the CPU, memory, and other components in a computer. 
mainframe

A robust and secure computing infrastructure used for processing, storing, and managing vast amounts of data in enterprises.

mainframe, ordinateur central

mainframe, ordinateur central

Ex: Mainframes are designed for high-performance computing, supporting numerous users concurrently in enterprise environments. 
graphics processing unit

a specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate the processing of images and videos for output to a display

unité de traitement graphique, processeur graphique

unité de traitement graphique, processeur graphique

read-only memory

a type of non-volatile memory in a computer or electronic device where data is permanently stored

mémoire morte, mémoire en lecture seule

mémoire morte, mémoire en lecture seule

Ex: Game cartridges for retro gaming consoles often contain ROM chips that store the game's code and data. 
solid-state drive

a device fixed in a computer to store information, which retains data if power goes off and is much faster compared to a hard drive

disque à semi-conducteurs, mémoire flash

disque à semi-conducteurs, mémoire flash

Ex: Upgrading to an SSD drastically improved the computer's boot time and application loading speed. 
random-access memory

a type of computer memory tasked with temporarily storing data for a quicker access

RAM

RAM

Ex: The new gaming laptop boasts 16GB of RAM for smooth multitasking and faster loading times. 
hard disk drive

a disk on which data is stored, either inside or outside a computer

disque dur

disque dur

Ex: The computer's hard disk drive is running out of space due to the large amount of data stored on it. 
central processing unit

the part of a computer where operations are controlled and executed

unité centrale de traitement, processeur central

unité centrale de traitement, processeur central

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