Words 4 Flashcards
subtle
adjectif
subtil / discret
Her makeup was so subtle that it was barely noticeable.
lifespan
nom
durée de vie / espérance de vie
The lifespan of a smartphone is usually around 2-3 years.
open line
nom
ligne ouverte
The support team maintains an open line for urgent inquiries.
dizzying
adjectif
vertigineux / époustouflant
The dizzying speed of technological advancements can be overwhelming.
swarms
nom pluriel
essaims / nuées
Swarms of bees surrounded the hive during the summer.
stateful
adjectif
état / avec état
The application uses a stateful design to track user sessions.
quirks
nom pluriel
bizarreries / particularités
Every programming language has its quirks that developers must learn.
drilling down
verbe (gérondif, phrasal verb)
approfondir / analyser en détail
Drilling down into the data revealed some unexpected patterns.
handled
verbe (passé)
géré / manipulé
The issue was handled quickly by the support team.
enforced
verbe (passé)
appliqué / imposé
Strict rules are enforced to ensure safety in the workplace.
retrieve
verbe
récupérer / retrouver
The system allows users to retrieve lost files easily.
accessed
verbe (passé)
accédé / consulté
The data can only be accessed by authorized personnel.
seldom
adverbe
rarement / peu souvent
She seldom goes out during the winter.
tapes
nom pluriel
bandes / cassettes
Old data storage often relied on magnetic tapes.
remote
adjectif
éloigné / distant / à distance
The remote village is difficult to access by road.
bulleted
adjectif
à puces
The document includes a bulleted list of key points.
overwhelmed
adjectif
submergé / accablé
He felt overwhelmed by the number of tasks on his to-do list.
unresponsive
adjectif
non réactif / insensible
The app became unresponsive after the latest update.
unreliable
adjectif
non fiable / peu fiable
The data source is unreliable, so we need to verify the information.
ripple
nom
ondulation / vague
The pebble caused a ripple across the surface of the pond.
inherently
adverbe
inhéramment / par nature
The process is inherently flawed and needs a redesign.
threshold
nom
seuil
The alarm will sound if the temperature exceeds the threshold.
latter
adjectif
dernier
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
bypasses
nom pluriel / verbe
détours / bypass
The construction includes bypasses to reduce traffic congestion.
