Technology Vocabulary in French

basic computer terms in french:

• Address "Adresse" in french: The location of data in memory or on a network.
• Backup "Sauvegarde" in french: A copy of data created to prevent loss.
• Browser "Navigateur" in french: Software used to access websites and view web pages.
• Cache "Cache" in french: Temporary storage for frequently accessed data.
• CPU "Unité centrale" in french: Central Processing Unit, the brain of the computer.
• Database "Base de données" in french: A structured collection of data.
• Download "Télécharger" in french: To transfer files from the internet to your device.
• Email "Courrier électronique" in french: Electronic mail communication.
• File "Fichier" in french: A collection of data stored together.
• Graphics card "Carte graphique" in french: Hardware that processes visual data.
• Hard drive "Disque dur" in french: Permanent storage for files and programs.
• Icon "Icône" in french: A small image representing an application or file.
• Java "Java" in french: A programming language used for web applications.
• Keyboard "Clavier" in french: Input device for typing characters.
• LAN "Réseau local" in french: Local Area Network connecting devices within a limited area.
• Memory "Mémoire" in french: Storage space used by programs and data.
• Network "Réseau" in french: A group of connected computers or devices.
• Operating system "Système d’exploitation" in french: Software that manages computer hardware and software resources.
• Password "Mot de passe" in french: A secret combination to access a system.
• Query "Requête" in french: A request for information from a database.
• RAM "Mémoire vive" in french: Random Access Memory, temporary storage for running programs.
• Software "Logiciel" in french: Programs and applications that run on a computer.
• Tablet "Tablette" in french: A portable touchscreen device.
• URL "Adresse URL" in french: Uniform Resource Locator, the web address.
• Virus "Virus" in french: Malicious software that can harm your computer.
• Webcam "Webcam" in french: A camera used for video conferencing.
• XML "XML" in french: Extensible Markup Language for data representation.
• Zero-day "Jour zéro" in french: A vulnerability exploited before it’s known.
• Firewall "Coupe-feu" in french: Security software that filters network traffic.
• GIF "GIF" in french: Graphics Interchange Format for animated images.
• HTML "HTML" in french: Hypertext Markup Language for web pages.
• Internet "Internet" in french: Global network connecting computers and devices.
• JavaScript "JavaScript" in french: A scripting language for web development.
• Keyboard shortcut "Raccourci clavier" in french: A combination of keys to perform an action.
• Laptop "Ordinateur portable" in french: A portable computer.
• Malware "Logiciel malveillant" in french: Harmful software like viruses and spyware.
• Network cable "Câble réseau" in french: Wired connection between devices.
• Open source "Open source" in french: Software with publicly available source code.
• PDF "PDF" in french: Portable Document Format for sharing documents.
• QuickTime "QuickTime" in french: Multimedia software for audio and video.
• Router "Routeur" in french: Device that connects multiple networks.
• Server "Serveur" in french: A powerful computer that provides services to other devices.
• Touchscreen "Écran tactile" in french: Display that responds to touch gestures.
• Unicode "Unicode" in french: Character encoding standard for text.
• Virtual reality "Réalité virtuelle" in french: Immersive computer-generated environments.
• WIFI "WiFi" in french: Wireless network connection.
• XSS "XSS" in french: Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in web applications.
• ZIP file "Fichier ZIP" in french: Compressed file format.

internet and email terms in french:

• Attachment "Pièce jointe": A file sent along with an email message.
• Bandwidth "Bande passante": The amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a given amount of time.
• Blog "Blog": A regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or small group.
• Bookmark "Marque-page": A saved shortcut that directs your browser to a specific webpage.
• Browser "Navigateur": A software application used to access and view websites.
• Cache "Cache": A component that stores data so future requests for that data can be served faster.
• Cookie "Cookie": A small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user’s computer by the user’s web browser.
• Domain "Domaine": The part of a network address that identifies it as belonging to a particular domain.
• Download "Télécharger": The process of receiving data over the Internet.
• Email "Courriel": A method of exchanging messages between people using electronic devices.
• Firewall "Pare-feu": A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.
• Forum "Forum": An online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages.
• Hashtag "Mot-dièse": A word or phrase preceded by a hash sign (#), used on social media sites to identify messages on a specific topic.
• Homepage "Page d’accueil": The introductory page of a website, typically serving as a table of contents for the site.
• HTTP "HTTP": An application protocol for distributed, collaborative, hypermedia information systems.
• Hyperlink "Hyperlien": A reference to data that the reader can directly follow either by clicking or by hovering.
• IP Address "Adresse IP": A numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
• ISP "Fournisseur d’accès Internet": An organization that provides services for accessing, using, or participating in the Internet.
• JavaScript "JavaScript": A programming language commonly used in web development.
• Login (Connexion): The act of logging into a computer, database, or system.
• Malware "Logiciel malveillant": Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
• Network "Réseau": A group of two or more computer systems linked together.
• Online "En ligne": Connected to or available through a computer or computer network.
• Password "Mot de passe": A string of characters used for user authentication to prove identity or access approval.
• Phishing "Hameçonnage": The fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.
• Plugin "Module complémentaire": A software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program.
• POP3 "POP3": An internet standard protocol used by local email clients to retrieve email from a remote server.
• Protocol "Protocole": A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices.
• Router "Routeur": A networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
• Search Engine "Moteur de recherche": A software system that is designed to carry out web searches.
• Server "Serveur": A computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
• Spam "Pourriel": Irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the Internet, typically to a large number of users.
• SSL "SSL": A standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client.
• TCP/IP "TCP/IP": A set of communication protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet.
• URL "URL": The address of a World Wide Web page.
• Virus "Virus": A type of malicious software program that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code.
• Webcam "Webcam": A video camera that feeds or streams its image in real time to or through a computer to a computer network.
• Wi-Fi "Wi-Fi": A family of radio technologies that is commonly used for the wireless local area networking of devices.
• Gateway "Passerelle": A node in a computer network that serves as an access point to another network.
• IMAP "IMAP": An Internet standard protocol used by email clients to retrieve messages from a mail server.
• Java "Java": A high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language that is designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible.

• Kernel "Noyau": The central component of most computer operating systems; it is a bridge between applications and the actual data processing done at the hardware level.
• Latency "Latence": A measure of time delay experienced in a system.
• Modem "Modem": A hardware device that converts data into a format suitable for a transmission medium.

social media terms in french:

• Algorithm "Algorithme" in french: A process or set of rules followed by a computer in calculations or problem-solving.
• Bio "Biographie" in french: Short for biography, it’s the personal information section on a social media profile.
• Chat "Discussion" in french: An informal conversation over the internet.
• Direct Message "Message direct" in french: A private message sent directly to a user’s inbox.
• Emoji "Émoji" in french: Small digital images or icons used to express ideas or emotions.
• Feed "Fil" in french: The stream of content you see on social media platforms.
• Follower "Abonné" in french: Someone who subscribes to receive your updates on social media.
• Hashtag "Hashtag" in french: A word or phrase preceded by a hash mark used to identify messages on a specific topic.
• Influencer "Influenceur" in french: A person with the ability to influence potential buyers by promoting or recommending items on social media.
• Like "J’aime" in french: An expression of support or agreement with content on social media.
• Notification "Notification" in french: A message that indicates activity related to your social media account.
• Post "Publication" in french: Content shared on a social media platform.
• Quote "Citation" in french: Repeating someone else’s statement or thoughts.
• Repost "Republier" in french: To share someone else’s social media content.
• Share "Partager" in french: To distribute digital content to others.
• Tag "Taguer"in french : To create a link to someone’s profile in a post or photo.
• Thread "Fil de discussion" in french: A series of messages or comments on a particular topic.
• Tweet "Tweet" in french: A post on Twitter.
• Unfollow "Se désabonner" in french: To stop following a user on social media.
• Viral "Viral" in french: Content that quickly becomes very popular through rapid sharing.
• Webinar "Webinaire" in french: An online seminar or workshop.
• Analytics "Analytique" in french: Data analysis about social media performance.
• Block "Bloquer" in french: To prevent someone from interacting with your social media profile.
• Content "Contenu" in french: The text, images, and other materials posted online.
• Dashboard "Tableau de bord" in french: A control panel for managing social media accounts.
• Engagement "Engagement" in french: Interaction with social media content.
• Filter "Filtre" in french: A digital effect applied to photos.
• Handle "Identifiant" in french: A user’s personal name on a social media platform.
• Impression "Impression" in french: The number of times content is displayed.
• Journal "Journal" in french: A personal log or diary, often shared on social media.
• Keyword "Mot-clé" in french: A significant word used in searching information.
• Live "En direct" in french: Real-time broadcasting over social media.
• Mention "Mention" in french: A reference to a user’s profile in a post.
• Network "Réseau" in french: A group of interconnected social media users.
• Profile "Profil" in french: The personal page of a social media user.
• Reach "Portée" in french: The total number of people who see your content.
• Trend "Tendance" in french: A topic that is popular on social media at a given moment.