component

composant, élément

Partie qui s’assemble avec d’autres pour former un objet ou un système plus grand.

En anglais simple : One part that joins with other parts to form a larger object or system.

• One component needs replacing.
• These components connect to the main circuit.
• The mechanic checked every component of the engine.

Comment l'utiliser : a component of something (The battery is an important component of the device.)

Synonymes : part, element

Expressions courantes : electronic component, key component, component of something, essential component

constitutif

Qui forme une des parties d’un ensemble plus grand.

En anglais simple : Forming one of the parts of something larger.

• We examined the component parts.
• The machine was separated into its component units.
• Each component word contributes to the phrase's meaning.

Synonymes : constituent

Expressions courantes : component parts, component elements, component units

à éléments séparés, modulaire

Composé d’unités distinctes et complètes qui fonctionnent ensemble.

En anglais simple : Made of separate complete units that work together.

• He bought a component stereo.
• Their component audio system has a separate amplifier.
• A component system lets you replace one unit at a time.

Synonymes : modular

Expressions courantes : component stereo, component system, component audio system