Le câble
Example: Le câble USB permet de connecter mon téléphone à l'ordinateur.
Definition
"Le câble" refers to a flexible insulated wire or bundle of wires used to transmit electrical power or signals, often employed to connect devices, such as the USB cable that links a phone to a computer.
Etymology
The word "le câble" comes from the Old French 'cable,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'capulum,' meaning 'a rope or halter.' Originally used to describe thick ropes on ships, it evolved to refer to insulated wires carrying electrical currents, reflecting technological advancements.
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"Le câble" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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