liaison informatique
The English phrase "computer link" is translated into French as liaison informatique.
The phrase liaison informatique is used in technical contexts to describe the physical or logical connection between computing systems.
Did you know?
- In French linguistics, liaison also describes the pronunciation of a normally silent consonant at the end of a word when the next word begins with a vowel.
- Outside of technical contexts, the word liaison often refers to a secret romantic or sexual relationship between two people.
- The term informatique is a portmanteau of 'information' and 'automatique', a linguistic creation used to describe the science of automatic information processing.
Examples in context
- Nous avons établi un lien informatique entre les deux systèmes.We have established a computer link between the two systems.
- La liaison informatique entre les deux départements doit être renforcée.The computer link between the two departments must be strengthened.
- Nous avons établi un lien entre ordinateurs pour faciliter le partage de fichiers.We have created a computer link to facilitate file sharing.
- Nous devons vérifier la liaison informatique entre les serveurs.We need to check the computer link between the servers.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a technical issue in the office.
- ManonNathan, est-ce que la liaison informatique fonctionne ?Nathan, is the computer link working?
- NathanNon, je pense qu'il y a un problème technique.No, I think there is a technical problem.
- ManonOn doit réparer cette liaison informatique rapidement.We must repair this computer link quickly.
- NathanJe vais appeler le service informatique tout de suite.I will call the IT department right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries informatique, liaison, CC BY-SA 4.0.