La ligne de commande
Example: J'ai appris à utiliser la ligne de commande pour programmer.
Definition
"La ligne de commande" refers to a text-based interface in computing where users type specific commands to perform tasks or control the operating system and software. It is commonly used by programmers and advanced users to execute precise instructions efficiently.
Etymology
The phrase "la ligne de commande" originates from French, where "ligne" means line and "commande" means command. It literally translates to 'the command line,' reflecting its function as a single line where commands are entered. Did you know that early computer interfaces relied heavily on command lines before graphical user interfaces became popular?
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"La ligne de commande" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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