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Anglais et Connaissances du Monde pour l'ACT - Objets Techniques

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à des objets techniques, tels que "canoë", "odomètre", "pendule", etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
antique
[nom]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

antiquité, objet ancien

antiquité, objet ancien

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged each antique in the exhibit .Le conservateur du musée a soigneusement catalogué chaque **antiquité** dans l'exposition.
quill
[nom]

a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end

plume, plume d'oie

plume, plume d'oie

Ex: The museum displayed antique desks with quills and inkwells as historical artifacts .Le musée a exposé des bureaux anciens avec des **plumes** et des encriers comme artefacts historiques.
vane
[nom]

a flat or curved object, often made of metal or plastic, designed to catch or direct airflow, typically used in weather vanes, turbines, or aircraft

ailette, girouette

ailette, girouette

Ex: Meteorologists analyze vane readings to predict weather patterns accurately .Les météorologues analysent les lectures de **girouette** pour prédire avec précision les modèles météorologiques.

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

pendule

pendule

ratchet
[nom]

a round metal part that rotates in one direction and locks in the opposite direction, used on art tools such as paintbrush handles or adjustable clamps

cliquet, rochet

cliquet, rochet

barb
[nom]

a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion

une pointe, une épine

une pointe, une épine

Ex: The prisoner attempted to escape but was caught on the barbs of the perimeter fence .Le prisonnier a tenté de s'échapper mais a été pris sur les **pointes** de la clôture périphérique.

a simple lighting device from earlier times, consisting of a rush stem soaked in fat or grease, used as a makeshift candle

chandelle de jonc, lumignon de jonc

chandelle de jonc, lumignon de jonc

Ex: Historians study rushlights to understand lighting methods before the advent of modern candles .Les historiens étudient les **mèches de jonc** pour comprendre les méthodes d'éclairage avant l'avènement des bougies modernes.
lathe
[nom]

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

tour

tour

Ex: In the workshop , the lathe is an essential tool for manufacturing components such as shafts , pulleys , and bushings .Dans l'atelier, le **tour** est un outil essentiel pour fabriquer des composants tels que des arbres, des poulies et des douilles.

a package or set of basic items or tools assembled to help someone get started with a particular activity

kit de démarrage, trousse de démarrage

kit de démarrage, trousse de démarrage

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

contrefort

contrefort

Ex: The Gothic revival mansion had ornamental buttresses that added a sense of drama and verticality to its façade , evoking the spirit of medieval architecture .Le manoir néo-gothique avait des **contreforts** ornementaux qui ajoutaient un sens du drame et de la verticalité à sa façade, évoquant l'esprit de l'architecture médiévale.
linen
[nom]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lin

lin

Ex: The table was elegantly set with a linen tablecloth , adding a touch of sophistication to the dinner party .La table était élégamment dressée avec une nappe en **lin**, ajoutant une touche de sophistication à la soirée.

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

aqueduc

aqueduc

Ex: Villagers relied on the aqueduct for their daily supply of water .Les villageois comptaient sur l'**aqueduc** pour leur approvisionnement quotidien en eau.
viaduct
[nom]

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

viaduc

viaduc

Ex: Maintenance crews inspected the viaduct regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety for travelers .Les équipes de maintenance inspectaient régulièrement le **viaduc** pour assurer son intégrité structurelle et la sécurité des voyageurs.
pillar
[nom]

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

pilier, colonne

pilier, colonne

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

processeur

processeur

Ex: He upgraded his PC with a more powerful processor to handle demanding software and games .Il a amélioré son PC avec un **processeur** plus puissant pour gérer des logiciels et des jeux exigeants.

an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics

oscilloscope, oscillographe

oscilloscope, oscillographe

Ex: The oscilloscope's screen displayed a clear waveform of the audio signal from the microphone .L'écran de l'**oscilloscope** affichait une forme d'onde claire du signal audio provenant du microphone.

a device in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled by counting the number of rotations of a vehicle's wheels

odomètre, compteur kilométrique

odomètre, compteur kilométrique

Ex: The odometer reset to zero after the vehicle 's battery was replaced .Le **odomètre** s'est remis à zéro après le remplacement de la batterie du véhicule.

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

attirail, équipement, matériel

attirail, équipement, matériel

weapons and ammunition used for military or defense purposes, including firearms, bombs, grenades, and missiles

munition

munition

Ex: The storage facility housed various types of ammunition, carefully monitored for safety.L'installation de stockage abritait divers types de **munitions**, soigneusement surveillées pour des raisons de sécurité.
torpedo
[nom]

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

torpille, détonateur ferroviaire

torpille, détonateur ferroviaire

Ex: Startled by the torpedo's sharp report , the engineer swiftly brought the locomotive to a halt to investigate the track ahead .Surpris par le **torpille** rapport aigu, l'ingénieur a rapidement arrêté la locomotive pour enquêter sur la voie devant.
payload
[nom]

the specific equipment or materials carried by a vehicle for a particular purpose

charge utile, chargement

charge utile, chargement

Ex: The airplane 's payload included medical supplies for humanitarian missions .La **charge utile** de l'avion comprenait des fournitures médicales pour des missions humanitaires.
anchor
[nom]

a heavy object, usually made of metal, designed to secure a vessel or structure firmly to the bottom of a body of water to prevent drifting

ancre, grapin

ancre, grapin

Ex: The harbor master inspected the anchor before granting clearance for the ship to dock .Le capitaine du port a inspecté l'**ancre** avant d'accorder l'autorisation au navire d'accoster.
helix
[nom]

a spiral shape that looks like a coil, often seen in things like springs, screws, or some types of antennas

hélice, spirale

hélice, spirale

Ex: The part of a corkscrew that removes corks is a helix.La partie d'un tire-bouchon qui retire les bouchons est une **hélice**.
console
[nom]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

console, console de jeu

console, console de jeu

Ex: They spent the weekend playing multiplayer games on their consoles.Ils ont passé le week-end à jouer à des jeux multijoueurs sur leurs **consoles**.
drone
[nom]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

drone

drone

Ex: Hobbyists enjoy flying drones in open spaces , practicing maneuvers and capturing videos from above .Les amateurs aiment piloter des **drones** dans des espaces ouverts, pratiquer des manœuvres et capturer des vidéos depuis le ciel.
foam
[nom]

a light and airy material made by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid substance during production

mousse

mousse

Ex: The artist sculpted a model using foam for its lightweight and easy shaping properties .L'artiste a sculpté un modèle en utilisant de la **mousse** pour ses propriétés légères et faciles à façonner.
replica
[nom]

an exact or very close copy of an object, often made to resemble the original in appearance and function

réplique, copie

réplique, copie

Ex: The collector cherished a replica of a rare coin , as the original was too valuable to possess .Le collectionneur chérissait une **réplique** d'une pièce rare, car l'original était trop précieux pour être possédé.
vessel
[nom]

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

vaisseau

vaisseau

Ex: The research vessel embarked on an expedition to study marine life in the Antarctic waters .Le **navire** de recherche a embarqué pour une expédition afin d'étudier la vie marine dans les eaux de l'Antarctique.
canoe
[nom]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

canoë

canoë

Ex: The canoe race attracted participants from all over the region , showcasing skill and endurance on the water .La course de **canoë** a attiré des participants de toute la région, mettant en valeur leur habileté et leur endurance sur l'eau.

a specialized underwater vehicle designed to operate and navigate beneath the surface of water, typically used for exploration, research, or marine activities

submersible, véhicule sous-marin

submersible, véhicule sous-marin

Ex: The company developed a new submersible for offshore oil exploration in deep waters .L'entreprise a développé un nouveau **submersible** pour l'exploration pétrolière offshore en eaux profondes.
hull
[nom]

the main body or framework of a ship or boat, typically the outer shell that provides buoyancy and protects against water

coque, carène

coque, carène

Ex: The shipyard workers painted the hull of the cargo ship before its voyage across the Atlantic .Les travailleurs du chantier naval ont peint la **coque** du cargo avant son voyage à travers l'Atlantique.
vellum
[nom]

a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing

vélin, parchemin en peau de veau

vélin, parchemin en peau de veau

an object, often a missile or bullet, propelled through the air by force, typically for military or scientific purposes

projectile, L'artillerie a tiré un projectile vers la position ennemie.

projectile, L'artillerie a tiré un projectile vers la position ennemie.

Ex: The tank fired high-velocity projectiles to penetrate enemy armor .Le char a tiré des **projectiles** à haute vitesse pour pénétrer l'armure ennemie.
trowel
[nom]

a hand tool with a flat, pointed, or rounded blade used for applying and spreading mortar, plaster, or other similar materials onto surfaces such as walls, floors, or ceilings during masonry or tile work

truelle

truelle

hoist
[nom]

a mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy objects or materials vertically

treuil, palan

treuil, palan

a device or machine that is often unusual or complicated, made for a specific job

engin, dispositif

engin, dispositif

Ex: She used a homemade contraption to hang her laundry on the line efficiently , despite the windy weather .Elle a utilisé une **contraption** maison pour suspendre efficacement son linge sur la corde, malgré le temps venteux.

a mechanical device powered by flowing or falling water, typically used to generate mechanical power for tasks such as grinding grain or pumping water

roue à aubes, moulin à eau

roue à aubes, moulin à eau

Ex: The tour guide explained how a waterwheel operated to visitors at the living history museum .Le guide touristique a expliqué aux visiteurs du musée d'histoire vivante comment une **roue à eau** fonctionnait.

an innovative device used in printing, casting individual lines of type from molten metal, significantly advancing the efficiency of typesetting

linotype, machine à composer

linotype, machine à composer

Ex: Writers and editors relied on the efficiency of the linotype to meet strict publishing deadlines .Les écrivains et les éditeurs comptaient sur l'efficacité de la **linotype** pour respecter les délais de publication stricts.
stratum
[nom]

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

couche, strate

couche, strate

Ex: Within the realm of academia , there exists a stratum of intellectual discourse , where scholars engage in rigorous debate and research .Dans le domaine universitaire, il existe une **strate** de discours intellectuel, où les chercheurs s'engagent dans des débats et des recherches rigoureux.
gauge
[nom]

a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

indicateur, jauge

indicateur, jauge

Ex: She checked the fuel gauge in the car to see if it needed refueling.Elle a vérifié le **jauge** de carburant dans la voiture pour voir s'il avait besoin de faire le plein.
brocade
[nom]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brocart, étoffe brochée

brocart, étoffe brochée

Ex: The designer used brocade fabric to create a glamorous evening coat .Le designer a utilisé du tissu **brocart** pour créer un manteau de soirée glamour.
caulk
[nom]

a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping

mastic, calfeutrement

mastic, calfeutrement

tarp
[nom]

a large sheet of strong, flexible material, typically made of canvas or polyethylene, used to protect or cover objects from weather or debris

bâche, toile

bâche, toile

Ex: A tarp was draped over the boat to shield it from the elements while docked .Une **bâche** a été drapée sur le bateau pour le protéger des intempéries pendant qu'il était à quai.
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