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hardware

UK
/ˈhɑːd.weə/
US
/ˈhɑrd.wɛr/

Translations

hardwarenoun
matériel militaireAu sens d’armes et d’équipements militaires.
The country invested heavily in military hardware to strengthen its defense capabilities.
Le pays a beaucoup investi dans le matériel militaire afin de renforcer ses capacités de défense.
matériel informatiqueAu sens des composants physiques d’un ordinateur.
Upgrading the hardware of your computer can significantly improve its performance.
La mise à niveau du matériel informatique de votre ordinateur peut améliorer considérablement ses performances.
quincaillerieAu sens de petits objets métalliques et articles de bricolage.
We still need to buy the hardware—hinges, screws, and brackets—before we can hang the doors.
Nous devons encore acheter la quincaillerie — charnières, vis et équerres — avant de pouvoir poser les portes.
matérielAu sens général d’équipement durable, notamment pour la maison ou une activité particulière.
The hardware store down the street sells everything from hammers to lawnmowers.
Le magasin de matériel au bout de la rue vend tout, des marteaux aux tondeuses à gazon.
Additional translations
trophéeSens familier, surtout dans le domaine du sport et des compétitions.
Synonyms
gear
appliances
implements
equipment
machinery
tools
instruments
devices
hardwareadjective
more hardware
Comp.
most hardware
Super.
UK
/ˈhɑːd.weə/
US
/ˈhɑrd.wɛr/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to tools, machinery, or computer components
matérielSe dit de ce qui concerne l’équipement physique, notamment en informatique ou en mécanique.
Our team specializes in hardware design for embedded systems.
Notre équipe est spécialisée dans la conception matérielle pour les systèmes embarqués.
Synonyms
mechanical
electromechanical
non-software
structural
physical
material
tangible
corporeal

Definitions

hardwarenoun
Tools, machinery, and other durable equipment used in a home or for a particular activity.
The hardware store down the street sells everything from hammers to lawnmowers.
The physical components of a computer system, such as the central processing unit, monitor, keyboard, and storage devices.
Upgrading the hardware of your computer can significantly improve its performance.
Military weapons and equipment.
The country invested heavily in military hardware to strengthen its defense capabilities.
Small metal fittings such as nails, screws, hinges, and locks used in construction and home repair.
We still need to buy the hardware—hinges, screws, and brackets—before we can hang the doors.
(informal) Awards such as trophies or medals won in sports or other competitions.
After winning the championship, the team finally brought home some hardware.
hardwareadjective
Relating to the physical equipment of computers or machinery.
Our team specializes in hardware design for embedded systems.
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