I made this glossary for people who are interested to learn more about the world of Compter Science!
Bug
noun
A bug is an unexpected problem with software or hardware.
Example: This bug is making very frustrated.
fr: Bogue
Cloud
noun
Cloud computing simply refers to the delivery of computing services over the internet, including storage, databases, software, and analytics.
Example: All my files are stored in the cloud.
fr: Nuage
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: My computer is very slow!
fr: Ordinateur
Debugging
verb
The process of identifying and removing errors from computer hardware or software.
Example: I am going to debug this program.
fr: Débogage
Encrypting
verb
Convert (information or data) into a cipher or code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
Example: I am going to encrypt this private file.
fr: Crypter
File
noun
A File is a collection of data stored in the secondary memory.
Example: I have a large amount of files in my computer.
fr: Fichier
Firewall
noun
A part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.
Example: The firewall of my computer has been disabled.
fr: Pare-feu
Firmware
noun
Permanent software programmed into a read-only memory.
Example: The firmware on this motherboard is very bad.
fr: Micrologiciel
Hardware
noun
Hardware refers to the external and internal devices and equipment that enable you to perform major functions such as input, output, storage, communication, processing, and more.
Example: This software connects with the hardware of my computer.
fr: Matériel
IP¨adress
noun
An IP address definition is a numeric label assigned to devices that use the internet to communicate.
Example: My ip adress has been leaked.
fr: Adresse ip
Metadata
noun
A set of data that describes and gives information about other data.
Example: The metadata on this file is corrupted.
fr: Métadonnées
Motherboard
noun
A printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device, with connectors into which other circuit boards can be slotted.
Example: The motherboard on my computer is very old.
fr: Carte mère
Network
noun
A network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications. The computers on a network may be linked through cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams.
Example: Modern networks almost always have one or more servers which allows centralized management.
fr: Réseau
Pixel
noun
A minute area of illumination on a display screen, one of many from which an image is composed.
Example: This screen has a lot of pixels.
fr: Pixel
Resolution
noun
The display resolution or display modes of a digital television, computer monitor, or other display device is the number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed.
Example: The resolution of my screen is very low
fr: Résolution
Router
noun
A device that forwards data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
Example: My router is very old.
fr: Routeur
Script
noun
In computer programming, a script is a program or sequence of instructions that is interpreted or carried out by another program rather than by the computer processor.
Example: This script is very well made.
fr: Script
Server
noun
A computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.
Example: The server is down.
fr: Serveur
Software
noun
The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Example: Chrome is a very useful software.
fr: Logiciel
Website
noun
A set of related web pages located under a single domain name, typically produced by a single person or organization.