hardware

matériel informatique

Éléments physiques d’un ordinateur, comme l’écran, la mémoire ou le clavier.

En anglais simple : The parts of a computer that you can touch, such as its screen, memory, and keyboard.

• We need new computer hardware.
• The problem comes from the hardware, not the software.
• Our technician checked the hardware before installing the program.

Contraires : software

Expressions courantes : computer hardware, hardware upgrade, hardware failure

quincaillerie

Outils et petites pièces utilisés pour construire ou réparer des objets.

En anglais simple : Tools and small parts used for building or repairing things.

• The shop sells hardware.
• We bought nails at the hardware store.
• He keeps spare hardware in a box.

Expressions courantes : hardware store, hardware shop, buy hardware

équipement, matériel

Machines et équipements utilisés pour une activité particulière, notamment par une armée.

En anglais simple : Machines and equipment used for a particular activity, especially by an army.

• The army needs new hardware.
• The display included tanks and other military hardware.
• Much of the factory’s hardware is now outdated.

Synonymes : equipment, machinery

Expressions courantes : military hardware, heavy hardware, expensive hardware

pièces métalliques, ferrures

Petites pièces métalliques fixées à un objet, comme des poignées, des serrures ou des boucles.

En anglais simple : Small metal parts attached to something, such as handles, locks, or buckles.

• The bag has gold hardware.
• We replaced the door hardware with brass handles.
• The silver hardware makes this belt look expensive.

Synonymes : fittings, metal fittings

Expressions courantes : bag hardware, brass hardware, door hardware