battery
A device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical power to run electronic devices. It is commonly found in objects like mobile phones, remote controls, and cars.
Exemples
3 sur 5I need to buy a new battery for my TV remote.
I need to buy a new battery for my TV remote.
The safety regulations require the removal of the battery before shipping.
The safety regulations require the removal of the battery before shipping.
My phone's battery is totally dead.
My phone's battery is totally dead.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Bat' hitting a ball. A battery gives the 'hit' or energy needed to make your toys and phones move and work.
Quiz rapide
I can't take a photo because my camera ____ is dead.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : battery
Exemples
I need to buy a new battery for my TV remote.
everydayI need to buy a new battery for my TV remote.
The safety regulations require the removal of the battery before shipping.
formalThe safety regulations require the removal of the battery before shipping.
My phone's battery is totally dead.
informalMy phone's battery is totally dead.
Modern research focuses on increasing the energy density of the lithium-ion battery.
academicModern research focuses on increasing the energy density of the lithium-ion battery.
We are looking for a supplier that provides long-lasting battery solutions.
businessWe are looking for a supplier that provides long-lasting battery solutions.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
charge the battery
to put electricity back into a battery
flat battery
a battery with no power left (British English)
dead battery
a battery with no power left (American English)
Souvent confondu avec
A battery stores the power, while a charger is the cord or device that provides the power to the battery.
Batter is a liquid mixture used in cooking, whereas battery is an electrical component.
Notes d'usage
At the A1 level, the word 'battery' is almost always used in the context of small electronics or cars. It is a countable noun, so use 'batteries' for more than one.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'My phone is empty' when they mean 'My battery is low' or 'My battery is dead'.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Bat' hitting a ball. A battery gives the 'hit' or energy needed to make your toys and phones move and work.
Origine du mot
From the French 'batterie', originally referring to a group of cannons firing together, later used by Benjamin Franklin to describe a group of glass jars storing electricity.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In modern digital culture, 'battery anxiety' is a common informal term for the stress felt when a smartphone battery percentage is low.
Quiz rapide
I can't take a photo because my camera ____ is dead.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : battery
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