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memory

UK
/ˈmɛməri/
US
/ˈmɛməri/
memory gaps

Translations

memorynoun
memories
pl
UK
/ˈmɛməri/
US
/ˈmɛməri/
souvenirPour une chose ou un événement dont on se souvient.
The memory of their first meeting was still vivid in his mind.
Le souvenir de leur première rencontre était encore très vif dans son esprit.
She has an excellent memory for names and faces.
Elle a une excellente mémoire pour les noms et les visages.
mémoireEn informatique, pour la capacité de stockage ou de rappel des données.
The computer's memory was upgraded to improve its performance.
La mémoire de l’ordinateur a été augmentée pour améliorer ses performances.
Synonyms
mnemonic
remembrance
retention
remind
mind
thought
impression
recollection
memoryadjective
UK
/ˈmem.əri/
US
/ˈmem.ɚ.i/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to data storage or remembrance (e.g. “memory chip”, “memory lane”).
mémoireS’emploie surtout dans des composés techniques ou figés.
He bought a larger memory card for his camera.
Il a acheté une carte mémoire plus grande pour son appareil photo.
Additional translations
mémorielPlus soutenu; surtout pour le sens de « relatif au souvenir ».
Synonyms
memorial
commemorative
mnemonic
mnemic
reminiscent

Definitions

memorynoun
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
She has an excellent memory for names and faces.
Something remembered from the past; a recollection.
The memory of their first meeting was still vivid in his mind.
The part of a computer in which data or program instructions can be stored for retrieval.
The computer's memory was upgraded to improve its performance.
The length of time over which a person or event continues to be remembered.
The war is still within living memory for many people.
A tribute or object kept to commemorate a person or event.
They planted a tree in memory of their grandmother.
memoryadjective
Relating to, involving, or designed for the storage or recall of information, especially in computing.
He bought a larger memory card for his camera.
(of a material or device) able to return to a previous state or retain an impression after deformation or use
The mattress is made from memory foam that molds to your body and then slowly regains its original shape.
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