Déconnexion



Example: La déconnexion d'internet a interrompu notre réunion en ligne.

Definition


"Déconnexion" refers to the act or state of being disconnected, especially in the context of computer users. It describes the interruption or termination of an internet or network connection, as in the phrase 'La déconnexion d'internet a interrompu notre réunion en ligne.'

Translations


  • disconnection
  • desconexión
  • verbinding verbreking
  • desconnexió
  • Trennung

Etymology


The word "déconnexion" comes from the French prefix 'dé-' meaning 'reverse' or 'remove' combined with 'connexion,' which is derived from the Latin 'connexionem,' meaning 'joining together.' Did you know that "déconnexion" literally means 'undoing a connection,' perfectly describing the break in communication?

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"Déconnexion" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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