interference

UK
/ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/
US
/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/

Translations

interferencenoun
interferences
pl
interférenceTerme général en physique, électronique et pour les signaux ou ondes.
The interference of the waves created a bright pattern.
L'interférence des ondes a créé un motif lumineux.
immixtionIntervention jugée importune ou déplacée dans les affaires d’autrui.
The manager's interference in the team's strategy caused confusion.
L'immixtion du manager dans la stratégie de l'équipe a semé la confusion.
Additional translations
ingérenceS’emploie surtout pour une intervention abusive, notamment en politique ou dans les affaires publiques.
perturbationPour un brouillage ou une perturbation de signal, de radio ou de communication.
obstructionEn contexte sportif, pour un empêchement ou une obstruction de l’adversaire.
interferenceadjective
UK
/ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/
US
/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
Used only attributively; non-gradable.
interférentielTerme technique en physique et en traitement du signal.
The laboratory used an interference filter to block unwanted wavelengths.
Le laboratoire a utilisé un filtre interférentiel pour bloquer les longueurs d'onde indésirables.

Definitions

interferencenoun
The act of intervening or the process of being interfered with, often causing disruption or obstruction.
The interference of the manager in the team's strategy led to confusion and poor performance.
In physics, the phenomenon that occurs when two or more waves overlap and combine to form a new wave pattern.
The interference of light waves can create patterns of bright and dark bands known as interference fringes.
In sports, an illegal obstruction or hindrance of an opponent's play.
The referee called a penalty for interference when the defender blocked the receiver's path.
Unwanted noise or signals that disrupt communication or electronic devices.
The radio station experienced interference from nearby electronic equipment, causing static in the broadcast.
interferenceadjective
Relating to or caused by interference of waves, signals, or external involvement.
The laboratory used an interference filter to block unwanted wavelengths.