Le capteur numérique
Example: Le capteur numérique améliore la qualité des photos prises.
Definition
"Le capteur numérique" is a digital sensor used in technology to capture and convert light into electronic signals, significantly enhancing the quality of photos taken with digital cameras or other imaging devices.
Etymology
The term "le capteur numérique" combines the French word "capteur," meaning sensor or detector, with "numérique," meaning digital. "Capteur" originates from the Latin word 'capere,' meaning to seize or capture. The word "numérique" relates to numbers, reflecting the sensor's ability to convert physical information into digital data.
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"Le capteur numérique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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