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device

UK
/dɪˈvaɪs/
US
/dɪˈvaɪs/

Translations

devicenoun
devices
pl
UK
/dɪˈvaɪs/
US
/dɪˈvaɪs/
procédéEn littérature ou en rhétorique.
The author used irony as a device to enhance the story's theme.
L’auteur a utilisé l’ironie comme procédé pour renforcer le thème de l’histoire.
emblèmeSurtout pour un signe distinctif, notamment en héraldique.
The knight's shield bore the device of his noble house.
Le bouclier du chevalier portait l’emblème de sa noble maison.
She used a device to measure the temperature of the room.
Elle a utilisé un appareil pour mesurer la température de la pièce.
dispositifTechnique, surtout pour un mécanisme ou un système.
The device controls the flow of water automatically.
Le dispositif contrôle automatiquement le débit de l’eau.
The spy's device to gather information was both clever and effective.
Le stratagème de l’espion pour recueillir des informations était à la fois ingénieux et efficace.
Additional translations
artificePlus littéraire ou soutenu.
deviseSurtout en héraldique ou pour une formule distinctive.
Synonyms
contraption
tool
instrument
gadget
utensil
machine
implement
equipment
mechanism
appliance
deviceadjective
UK
/dɪˈvaɪs/
US
/dɪˈvaɪs/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "device driver").
périphériqueInformatique.
You need to install the device driver before connecting the printer.
Vous devez installer le pilote périphérique avant de connecter l’imprimante.

Definitions

devicenoun
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
She used a device to measure the temperature of the room.
A plan, scheme, or trick with a particular aim.
The spy's device to gather information was both clever and effective.
A literary technique used to achieve a particular effect.
The author used irony as a device to enhance the story's theme.
A decorative design or symbol, especially one used to identify an organization or family.
The knight's shield bore the device of his noble house.
deviceadjective
Relating to or intended for devices; used before another noun to denote association with a piece of equipment.
You need to install the device driver before connecting the printer.
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