schematic

schématique

Relatif à un plan ou modèle montrant comment les différentes parties d’un ensemble s’articulent.

En anglais simple : Connected with a plan or model that shows how parts of something fit together.

• The schematic diagram shows how the parts connect.
• We used a schematic model of the network.
• This schematic representation explains the structure clearly.

Expressions courantes : schematic diagram, schematic representation, schematic model

schématique, simpliste

Qui présente un sujet complexe de façon trop simple ou selon une formule rigide.

En anglais simple : Showing a complicated subject in a way that is too simple or follows a fixed formula.

• The novel’s characters are rather schematic.
• His schematic analysis ignores the tensions within the group.
• Critics rejected this schematic account of social change.

Synonymes : simplistic, formulaic

Contraires : nuanced

Expressions courantes : schematic account, schematic analysis, schematic characters

sommaire, incomplet

Qui ne donne que les grandes lignes, en omettant de nombreux détails.

En anglais simple : Giving only a rough outline, with many details missing.

• The report offers a schematic description of events.
• Her notes were still schematic and incomplete.
• We received only a schematic outline of the proposal.

Synonymes : sketchy, rough, incomplete

Contraires : detailed, complete

Expressions courantes : schematic outline, schematic description, schematic sketch

schéma

Dessin simple utilisant des lignes et des symboles pour montrer le fonctionnement d’un système.

En anglais simple : A simple drawing that uses lines and symbols to show how a system works.

• The engineer drew a schematic of the circuit.
• These schematics show all the electrical connections.
• Can you read the schematic before repairing the radio?

Synonymes : diagram, circuit diagram

Expressions courantes : circuit schematic, electrical schematic, read a schematic