modulation

modulation

Modification d’une onde pour qu’elle transporte des informations, comme du son ou des données.

En anglais simple : Changing a wave so that it carries information, such as sound or data.

• This radio system uses frequency modulation.
• Modulation allows the wave to carry speech.
• The receiver detects changes produced by digital modulation.

Expressions courantes : frequency modulation, amplitude modulation, digital modulation

modulation, régulation

Ajustement précis de quelque chose, par exemple de sa force, de sa quantité ou de son niveau.

En anglais simple : The careful adjustment of something, such as its strength, amount, or level.

• Her voice modulation made the speech engaging.
• Careful modulation of pressure protects the material.
• The system allows smooth modulation of light intensity.

Comment l'utiliser : modulation of something (Modulation of the volume prevents sudden loud sounds.)

Synonymes : adjustment, regulation

Expressions courantes : voice modulation, careful modulation, modulation of intensity

contraste des traits

Différences entre les traits épais et fins des lettres d’une police de caractères.

En anglais simple : Differences between thick and thin lines within the letters of a typeface.

• This typeface has strong modulation.
• The designer reduced the modulation in the letter strokes.
• Fonts with little modulation have fairly even line widths.

Synonymes : stroke contrast

Expressions courantes : stroke modulation, strong modulation, typeface modulation

transformation, modulation

Passage d’une forme ou d’un état à un autre.

En anglais simple : A change from one form or state to another.

• The artwork shows a modulation from circles to squares.
• We traced the gradual modulation of the shape.
• Each modulation produces a new form.

Synonymes : transformation, change

Expressions courantes : gradual modulation, modulation of form