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B1 · Science & technology
B1 · Sciences et technologie
logiciel
the programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do
The company bought new accounting software to replace its old spreadsheets.
L'entreprise a acheté un nouveau logiciel de comptabilité pour remplacer ses anciens tableurs.
Our team develops software for hospitals and clinics.
SynonymesprogramsapplicationscodesystemfirmwareAntonymeshardwareéchantillon
a small amount of something, or a number of people or things, taken from a larger whole and tested or examined to give information about it
A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
Un échantillon de la population prenant le nouveau médicament a été interrogé pour déterminer s'il provoquait des effets secondaires.
The pharmacist gave Myra a few free samples of the allergy medication
SynonymesspecimenexampleinstancemodeltasterexcerptsegmentportionAntonymeswholeentiretytotalcompletetechnique
connected with the practical use of machines, methods, etc. in science and industry
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject)
dessin technique (= enseigné notamment comme matière scolaire)
We offer free technical support for those buying our software.
SynonymesspecializedscientifictechnologicalmechanicalpreciseAntonymesnontechnicalgeneralbasicunskilledartistictechnique, méthode
a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting.
L'artiste combine différentes techniques dans un même tableau.
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students.
SynonymesmethodapproachprocedureskillartcraftstylemannerAntonymesinabilityineptitudeclumsinessignorancelack of skillproduit chimique
a substance obtained by or used in a chemical process
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals.
On exhorte les agriculteurs à réduire leur utilisation de produits chimiques.
The boat sank beneath the waves.
SynonymescompoundelementingredientsubstanceAntonymesnaturalorganicsolide, dur
hard; not in the form of a liquid or gas
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid.
Il faisait si froid que le ruisseau avait complètement gelé.
The boat bumped against a solid object.
SynonymesfirmharddensecompactsturdysubstantialreliableAntonymesliquidfluidsoftunstableweakhollowinsubstantialthéorie
a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists
Can you explain Darwin's theory of evolution?
Peux-tu expliquer la théorie de l'évolution de Darwin ?
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories.
SynonymeshypothesisprincipleconceptideanotionspeculationpremiseAntonymesfactcertaintytruthrealityrefléter, réfléchir
to show the image of somebody/something on the surface of something such as a mirror, water or glass
His face was reflected in the mirror.
Son visage se reflétait dans le miroir.
She could see herself reflected in his eyes.
SynonymesmirrorshowdisplayreproducerepresentindicatedemonstrateembodyAntonymesabsorbhideconcealdisregardignoreingénierie, génie
the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
Ce pont est un triomphe de l'ingénierie moderne.
Let's go for a drive.
SynonymestechnologyapplicationdesignconstructioncraftscienceAntonymesdestructionineptitudefailureignorancefaire exploser, exploser
to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions.
Les démineurs ont fait exploser l'engin dans des conditions contrôlées.
The firework exploded in his hand.
Synonymesdetonatebursteruptdischargeblow upAntonymesimplodedeflatecompressquellsuppresssubstance
a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities
banned/illegal substances (= drugs)
substances interdites/illégales (= drogues)
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance
SynonymesmaterialmatterelementcomponentstuffessenceAntonymesnothingnessvoidemptinessabsenceanalyser
to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it
He tried to analyse his feelings.
Il a essayé d'analyser ses sentiments.
The job involves gathering and analysing data.
SynonymesexamineinvestigatestudyscrutinizeevaluateassessinterpretdeconstructAntonymessynthesizeunitecombinegeneralizeignoreoverlookanalyse
the detailed study or examination of something in order to understand more about it; the result of the study
The analysis of the data revealed a surprising trend.
L'analyse des données a révélé une tendance surprenante.
SynonymesbreakdownexaminationinvestigationstudyevaluationAntonymessynthesiscombinationwholeignoranceexplosion
the sudden violent bursting and loud noise of something such as a bomb exploding; the act of deliberately causing something to explode
The explosion shattered all the windows.
L'explosion a fait voler en éclats toutes les fenêtres.
SynonymesblasteruptiondetonationoutburstAntonymesimplosioncontractionquietcalm
