Numérique
Example: J'utilise un appareil numérique pour prendre des photos.
Definition
"Numérique" describes anything related to numbers or represented by digits, especially in technology, such as digital devices or data. For example, a "numérique" camera refers to a digital camera that captures images electronically rather than on film.
Etymology
The word "numérique" comes from the French adaptation of the Latin word 'numericus,' meaning 'pertaining to numbers.' It entered French reflecting the growing role of numbers in technology and computing. Did you know? "Numérique" is now often used to signify anything digital or electronic.
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"Numérique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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