Le code
Example: Le code informatique doit être corrigé avant la présentation.
Definition
"Le code" refers to a system of rules or instructions used in computing and communication. In the context of computer science, it specifically means the written programming language that directs how software operates, such as in the phrase 'Le code informatique doit être corrigé avant la présentation.'
Etymology
The term "le code" originates from the Latin word 'codex,' which meant a book or manuscript. Over time, it evolved to refer to a systematic collection of laws or rules, eventually extending to computer programming languages, where "le code" signifies the set of instructions written by programmers.
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"Le code" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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