Le paramètre
Example: Le paramètre de sécurité doit être configuré correctement.
Definition
"Le paramètre" in technology refers to a variable or setting that can be adjusted to influence the behavior or outcome of a system or device. For example, a security parameter must be configured correctly to ensure proper functioning and protection.
Etymology
The word "le paramètre" comes from the Greek roots 'para-' meaning beside or related to, and 'metron' meaning measure. It entered French via scientific and technical usage, reflecting a concept of a measure alongside or influencing another. Did you know that the term originally described mathematical variables before becoming common in technology?
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"Le paramètre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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