Computer Science Glossary
Hi, my name is Étienne Tremblay. This glossary is about Computer Science which I am studying in at Montmorency College. In Computer Science there is a few difficult course and an internship at the end. Indeed, this glossary will give definition to 20 words. It will also have a French translation, an image of the word, an example of the use of this word in a phrase and more.
- bluetooth
- noun
- a standard for the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
- Example: My headphone are connected by a bluetooth connection.
- en: bluetooth
- Cloud storage
- noun
- Cloud storage is an alternative to storing data on a computer’s physical storage. Information stored “on the cloud” is kept on remote servers that can be accessed anywhere via the Internet. For more on how that works
- Example: Did you put your project in the cloud storage?
- en: stockage en ligne
- Code
- noun
- Code refers to the string of commands or directions used by different programming languages in order to create, edit or manage computer programs or applications. Code is used by computers to determine which action should be taken, define parameters and more.
- Example: I created this code.
- en: code
- CPU
- Noun
- CPU stands for the Central Processing Unit. It is the processing chip that serves as the "brains" of a device that interprets (or processes) the digital instructions provided by applications.
- Example: I will upgrade my CPU
- en: CPU
- fan
- noun
- A computer fan is any fan inside, or attached to, a computer case used for active cooling. Fans are used to draw cooler air into the case from the outside, expel warm air from inside and move air across a heat sink to cool a particular component.
- Example: If you don't put more fans your computer will overheat.
- en: ventilateur
- graphic card
- noun
- A graphics card (also called a video card, display card, graphics adapter, GPU, VGA card/VGA, video adapter, or display adapter) is an expansion card which generates a feed of output images to a display device, such as a computer monitor.
- Example: What type of graphic card are you using?
- en: carte graphique
- hard disk drive
- noun
- A computer hard disk drive (HDD) is a non-volatile data storage device. Non-volatile refers to storage devices that maintain stored data when turned off.
- Example: What is the capacity of your Hard disk drive
- en: disque dur
- headset
- noun
- a set of headphones, typically with a microphone attached, used especially in telephone and radio communication.
- Example: I bought a new headset
- en: casque
- Keyboard
- Noun
- a panel of keys that operate a computer
- Example: My keyboard isn’t working well anymore.
- en: Clavier
- Monitor
- noun
- an electronic device with a screen used for display (as of television pictures or computer information)
- Example: I bought a new computer monitor.
- en: moniteur
- motherboard
- Noun
- The motherboard is the backbone that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other. Without it, none of the computer pieces, such as the CPU, GPU, or hard drive, could interact. Total motherboard functionality is necessary for a computer to work well.
- Example: I am changing my motherboard in my computer.
- en: carte mère
- mouse
- noun
- a small handheld device that is dragged across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen, typically having buttons that are pressed to control functions.
- Example: copy the file with a click of the mouse
- en: souris
- Power supply
- noun
- These devices pull power from your wall outlet and distribute it throughout your PC. Without the right amount of power, your machine will not function how you need it to — and it may not even turn on.
- Example: What is the voltage of your power supply?
- en: boitier d'alimentation
- printer
- noun
- a machine for printing text or pictures onto paper, especially one linked to a computer.
- Example: We need to buy a new printer.
- en: imprimante
- RAM
- noun
- Random Access Memory (RAM) is the hardware component used to store data that is actively being used by a processor. When needed, information flows to RAM storage from long-term secondary storage—typically a hard drive.
- Example: How much RAM do you have?
- en: RAM
- SATA cable
- noun
- stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, an industry-standard bus interface for connecting a computer's host bus adapter to storage devices such as hard disk drives (HDD), optical drives and solid-state drives (SSD).
- Example: I need another SATA cable
- en: cable SATA
- software
- noun
- Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.
- Example: I created a new software.
- en: logiciel
- solid state drive
- noun
- A solid-state drive (SSD) is a new generation of storage device used in computers. SSDs use flash-based memory, which is much faster than a traditional mechanical hard disk.
- Example: I changed from a hard disk drive to a solid state drive.
- en: disque dur
- speaker
- noun
- A computer speaker is an output hardware device that connects to a computer to generate sound. The signal used to produce the sound that comes from a computer speaker is created by the computer's sound card.
- Example: I broke my old speaker
- en: haut-parleur
- webcam
- noun
- Caméra numérique reliée à un ordinateur, permettant de diffuser des images vidéo sur Internet.
- Example: Your webcam is poorly made
- en: webcam
