Le transformateur
Example: Le transformateur électrique augmente la tension du courant.
Definition
"Le transformateur" is an electrical device that increases or decreases the voltage of an alternating current while maintaining the same frequency. It plays a crucial role in energy transmission by adjusting current levels to improve efficiency and safety in power distribution.
Etymology
The term "le transformateur" comes from the French verb "transformer," meaning 'to transform' or 'to change.' It reflects the device's function of changing electrical voltage. The word entered technical vocabulary alongside the development of electrical engineering in the late 19th century.
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"Le transformateur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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