noun🔗ShareAppareils, dispositifsAny piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one."There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."Il existe un certain nombre d'appareils ménagers dans une cuisine, tels qu'un lave-vaisselle, un broyeur d'ordures ou un ouvre-boîte électrique.technologydeviceelectronicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppareils, dispositifsA peripheral device; an item of hardware."My dad has too many electronic devices: a tablet, two phones, and a smartwatch. "Mon père a trop d'appareils électroniques : une tablette, deux téléphones et une montre connectée.technologyelectronicscomputingmachinedeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArtifice, stratagème, ruseA project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice."The student's elaborate story about the dog eating his homework was clearly a device to avoid getting a bad grade. "L'histoire élaborée de l'élève sur le chien qui a mangé ses devoirs était clairement un artifice pour éviter d'obtenir une mauvaise note.plandeviceactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEngin explosif improvisé, bombe artisanaleAn improvised explosive device, home-made bomb"The bomb squad deactivated the suspicious devices found near the school. "Les démineurs ont désamorcé les engins explosifs suspects trouvés près de l'école.militaryweapondevicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProcédé, techniqueA technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device."The politician used several rhetorical devices, such as repetition and emotional appeals, to persuade the voters. "L'homme politique a utilisé plusieurs procédés rhétoriques, tels que la répétition et les appels émotionnels, pour persuader les électeurs.languageliteraturewritingcommunicationdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDevise, emblème, marque distinctiveA motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily because as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively."Sir Reginald adopted the griffin rampant as his personal device, a symbol seen only on his belongings and chosen specifically to distinguish him, and not inherited like the family crest. "Sir Reginald adopta le griffon rampant comme sa devise personnelle, un symbole vu uniquement sur ses biens et choisi spécifiquement pour le distinguer, et non hérité comme les armoiries familiales.heraldrymarksignstyletraditionhistoryroyaltitlefamilycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDispositifs, appareilsPower of devising; invention; contrivance."The engineer's devices for improving the factory's efficiency were ingenious. "Les dispositifs de l'ingénieur pour améliorer l'efficacité de l'usine étaient ingénieux.technologytechnicalmachinedeviceutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarque, logoAn image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark."The cereal company uses cartoon animals as devices to make their product recognizable. "L'entreprise de céréales utilise des animaux de dessins animés comme marque pour rendre son produit reconnaissable.markbusinessservicesignlawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmblème, symboleAn image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience."The official crest with the lion and key are the university's devices, ensuring only authorized documents bear its mark. "Les emblèmes officiels avec le lion et la clé sont les symboles de l'université, garantissant que seuls les documents autorisés portent sa marque.marksignpropertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpectacle, exhibitionA spectacle or show."The fireworks display was a series of dazzling devices that lit up the night sky. "Le feu d'artifice était une série de spectacles éblouissants qui illuminaient le ciel nocturne.entertainmentstagecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAvis, décisionOpinion; decision."After carefully considering all the angles, the committee shared their devices about the new school policy. "Après avoir soigneusement examiné tous les aspects, le comité a partagé son avis sur la nouvelle politique scolaire.mindphilosophyattitudepointwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading