types:
adaptateur
device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
plan de sustentation,
sustentrice
a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
gadget
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
pilote automatique
a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course
appât
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
alcootest
a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath
peigne
a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
convertisseur
a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
correctif
a device for treating injury or disease
amortisseur
a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
volet plongeur
a device used by physician to press a part down or aside
avertisseur,
détecteur
any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
ventilateur
a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
sécurité
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
chauffage
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
empreinte
a device produced by pressure on a surface
instrument
a device that requires skill for proper use
clef,
clé
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
clavier
device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
briquet
a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
appareil,
automate
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
aimant
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
mécanique,
mécanisme
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
instrument de musique
any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
médiator
a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
coulisseau,
patin
device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along
support
any device that bears the weight of another thing
clapet
device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
ventilateur
a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
mécanique
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
filtre à air
a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it
chenet
metal supports for logs in a fireplace
antenne
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
assemblage
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
mémoire externe
a data storage device that is not the main memory of a computer
axe
the center around which something rotates
dossier
a support that you can lean against while sitting
appui,
soutien
something forming a back that is added for strengthening
bande
a restraint put around something to hold it together
orgue de Barbarie
a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs
basse
the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments
accumulateur,
pile
a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
appui
a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
cloche
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
bombe
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
applique
a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
frein
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
barbecue,
braséro
large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
balai
conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
tampon
(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
antivol
a warning device that is tripped off by the occurrence of a burglary
bus
an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
câble
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
calculatrice
a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
butin,
loquet
a restraint that checks the motion of something
cellule
a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction
chaîne
anything that acts as a restraint
briquet
a lighter for cigars or cigarettes
circuit
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
serre-joints
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
mécanisme à ressort
any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
convecteur
a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection
grue
lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
couronne,
courrone
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
curseur
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
amorse
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
cadran
the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
contraceptif,
diaphragme
a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
contrôleur de disque
computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it
affichage,
visu
an electronic device that represents information in visual form
actionnement
a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine
électrode
a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
électro-aimant
a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
ascenseur
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
plombage
(dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth
filtre de fréquences
an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it
machine à affranchir
a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge
amorce,
mèche
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
fusible,
plomb
an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
mécanisme,
transmission
a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
empreinte
(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster
fiche male
an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug
guimbarde
a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity
lampe
an artificial source of visible illumination
laser
an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
laisse
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
lentille,
verre
a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
niveau
indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
paratonnerre
a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
charge
electrical device to which electrical power is delivered
allumage
a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key
platine
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
machine-outil
a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials
disque,
disque magnétique
(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored
bande,
bande magnétique
memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
mécanisme
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
mégaphone
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
mémoire
an electronic memory device
mine
explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
détecteur de mines
detector consisting of an electromagnetic device; used to locate explosive mines
miroir
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
moteur
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
souris
a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad
embout
an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks
boîte à musique
produces music by means of pins on a revolving cylinder that strike the tuned teeth of a comb-like metal plate
masque à oxygène
a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank
pace maker
an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker
harde
a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect
masque
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
pinceau
a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
paveur
a machine for laying pavement
aimant permanant
a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field
clavier
a bank of keys on a musical instrument
presse
a machine used for printing
prothèse
corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
amoncellement,
pile
a storage device that handles data so that the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
radiateur
heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings
inductance
an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit
enregistrement
a storage device on which information (sounds or images) have been recorded
pick-up,
tourne-disque
machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
redresseur
electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current
résistance
an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
élastique
a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
gouverne
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
ceinture de sécurité
belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt
cran d'arrêt
guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
siège
any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit)
sécurité
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
chaînes,
menottes
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
étagère
a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
amortisseur
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
simulateur
a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
ski
narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
collet,
lacs
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
bougie
electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
ressort
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
pilon
machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
agrafeuse
a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
marche
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
étrier
support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
fut
the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun
abaisse-langue
a thin depressor used to press the tongue down during an examination of the mouth and throat
transducteur
an electrical device that converts one form of energy into another
transformateur
an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage
visionneuse
an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies
étau
a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
chauffe-eau
a heater and storage tank to supply heated water
arme
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
fouet
an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
sifflet
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
treuil
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
instrument à vent
a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath
aile
one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane
câble
a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance