This glossary is about electrical engineering field-related vocabulary. It is very important in our society since electricity is an essential resource. During the years of study, electrical engineers can figure out what branch they like the most, so they can choose their dream job. It is a large major that includes a lot of branches like software and telecommunication and designing electrical devices.
This glossary will be helpful to know a lot of vocabulary that are used in electrical engineering. I find the words myself because I was doing a lot of research in the last months about this discipline. The definitions of the word are from google.
analysing
verb
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Example: I spent the night analysing the data for my research project
fr: analyser
battery
noun
a container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.
Example: I need to charge my phone, since the battery is very low
fr: pile
cellphone
noun
a phone with access to a cellular radio system so it can be used over a wide area, without a physical connection to a network; a mobile phone.
Example: I forgot my cellphone at home, so I couldn’t call anyone all day.
fr: téléphone portable
charger
noun
device for charging a battery or battery-powered equipment.
Example: I can't use my phone today because my charger wasn't working since yesterday
fr: chargeur
computer
noun
an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
Example: I use my computer every day to complete school assignments and browse the internet.
fr: ordinateur
current
noun
Current is the rate at which electrons flow past a point in a complete electrical circuit.
Example: If an electric current flow smoothly through the circuit, it will power all the lights.
fr: courant
electric circuit
noun
an electrical circuit is a closed path through which electric current flows.
Example: The electrician explained to me how the electrical circuit works to power the entire house.
fr: circuit électrique
electricity
noun
a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.
Example: My phone starts charging as soon as the electricity flowed through the wires.
fr: électricité
electron
noun
a stable subatomic particle with a charge of negative electricity, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.
Example: The electron moved around the nucleus, contributing to the atom's overall energy.
fr: électron
energy
noun
power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines
Example: The sun provides energy that powers homes through solar panels.
fr: énergie
engine
noun
a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.
Example: Every car should have a good engine in order to move.
fr: moteur
generator
noun
dynamo or similar machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity.
Example: the generator does the opposite a motor, it transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy
fr: génératrice
internet
noun
an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world
Example: a good internet connection is required to be able to use social media applications.
fr: internet
math
noun
Mathematics is the science that deals with the logic of shape, quantity and arrangement
Example: every engineer should be good at math in order to succeed
fr: mathématique
processor
noun
a part of a computer that processes data.
Example: the smaller a processor get, the faster it processes data
fr: processeur
programming
noun
the process or activity of writing computer programs
Example: there are a lot of programming languages that an engineer needs to learn to be able to work in tech industry
fr: programmation
research
noun
the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
Example: The teacher told us to do research about the importance of technology in current society
fr: recherche
solar panel
noun
a panel designed to absorb the sun's rays as a source of energy for generating electricity or heating
Example: A solar panel is one of the best ways to get electric energy without polluting
fr: panneau solaire
telecommunication
noun
telecommunication is the exchange of information over large distances.
Example: The fast growth of telecommunication technology has made it so much easier for people to connect from anywhere in the world.
fr: télécommunication
wire
noun
metal drawn out into the form of a thin flexible thread or rod.
Example: A short black wire connects the computer's monitor to its keyboard.
