For people who enjoy the world of computer and wants to expend their word baggage.
assembly language
noun
Assembly language is a low-level programming language that provides a human-readable representation of machine code instructions. It's a symbolic form of machine language, where each instruction corresponds to a specific operation the processor can perform.
Example: The first Mario game was made in assembly.
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fr: assembleur
benchmark
noun
A benchmark is something whose quality or quantity is known and which can therefore be used as a standard with which other things can be compared.
Example: I did a benchmark. My PC is fully functional.
fr: repère
bricked
adjective
It's a mobile device, game console, router, computer or other electronic device that is no longer functional due to corrupted firmware, a hardware problem, or other damage.
Example: My pc is bricked, I can no longer use it.
fr: brické
central processing unit
noun
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary component of a computer that acts as its “control center.”
Example: The speed and efficiency of a computer largely depend on the power of its central processing unit.
fr: unité centrale de traitement
cloud
noun
The cloud is an extensive network of remote servers around the world.
Example: My information is stored in a cloud. Now I can access it when I'm not at home.
fr: nuage
database
noun
A database is an organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system.
Example: The company stores all customer information in a secure database to ensure privacy and quick access.
fr: base de données
digital rights management
noun
Digital rights management (DRM) is the use of technology to control access to copyrighted material.
Example: Many streaming services use digital rights management to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution of their content.
fr: gestion des droits numériques
encrypted
adjective
Convert an information or a data into a cipher or code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
Example: Sensitive information is stored in an encrypted format to ensure security.
fr: chiffré
crypté
game engine
noun
A software development environment with settings and configurations that optimize and simplify the development of video games across a variety of programming languages.
Example: Ubisoft Montreal uses the game engine named Ubisoft Anvil to make most of their games.
fr: moteur de jeu
integrated development environment
noun
An integrated development environment (IDE) is a software application that helps programmers develop software code efficiently.
Example: Using an integrated development environment like Visual Studio Code helps developers write, test, and debug code efficiently.
fr: environnement de développement intégré
rom file
noun
A rom file is a digital image of a physical read-only memory (ROM) chip that stores firmware or other data that should not be modified during normal operation.
Example: To play classic games on an emulator, you need a ROM file that contains the game's original data.
fr: fichier rom
to compile
verb
To compile is an action of converting a program into a machine-code or lower-level form in which the program can be executed.
Example: Before running the program, I need to compile the code to check for errors.
fr: compiler
to emulate
verb
Emulation is the action of using an application, a program or a device to imitate the behevior of different program or device.
Example: Game developers use software to emulate older consoles, allowing classic games to run on modern systems.
fr: émuler
To troubleshoot
verb
To troubleshoot is a systematic approach to problem-solving often used for finding, diagnosing and correcting issues with complex machines, electronics, computers and software systems.
Example: When my computer stopped working, I had to troubleshoot the issue by checking the connections and running diagnostics.
fr: résoudre des problèmes
virtual machine
noun
A Virtual Machine (VM) is a compute resource that uses software instead of a physical computer to run programs and deploy apps. It separates the main operating system of your computer to the one being emulated.
Example: Using a virtual machine, I can run Linux on my Windows PC without needing to install it directly on my hardware.
