finder

UK
/ˈfaɪndə/
US
/ˈfaɪndər/

Translations

findernoun
finders
pl
UK
/ˈfaɪndə/
US
/ˈfaɪndər/
découvreurPersonne qui trouve ou découvre quelque chose.
The finder of the lost wallet returned it to its owner.
Le découvreur du portefeuille perdu l’a rendu à son propriétaire.
outil de rechercheInformatique.
The file finder on my computer makes it easy to search for documents.
L’outil de recherche de fichiers sur mon ordinateur permet de retrouver facilement des documents.
localisateurAppareil ou outil permettant de repérer quelque chose.
The fish finder helped the fishermen locate a large school of fish.
Le localisateur de poissons a aidé les pêcheurs à repérer un grand banc de poissons.
finderadjective
UK
/ˈfaɪndə/
US
/ˈfaɪndər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote a device or tool intended for locating something (e.g., "finder scope").
de repérageS’emploie surtout dans des syntagmes techniques ou spécialisés.
She consulted a finder chart to locate the comet in the night sky.
Elle a consulté une carte de repérage pour localiser la comète dans le ciel nocturne.
Additional translations
de localisationPlus général, selon le contexte technique.

Definitions

findernoun
A person who finds something, especially someone who discovers something valuable or lost.
The finder of the lost wallet returned it to its owner.
A device or tool used to locate something, such as a range finder or a fish finder.
The fish finder helped the fishermen locate a large school of fish.
A software application or feature that helps users locate files or information on a computer or network.
The file finder on my computer makes it easy to search for documents.
finderadjective
Relating to locating or searching; used before another noun to describe a device, tool, or chart that assists in finding something.
She consulted a finder chart to locate the comet in the night sky.