B2 adjective Neutre

cloud

/klaʊd/

Relating to services, software, or data storage provided over the internet rather than on a local computer or physical server. In modern technology, it describes a decentralized network of remote servers used to store and process information globally.

Exemples

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I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.

I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.

2

The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.

The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.

3

Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.

Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.

Famille de mots

Nom
cloud
Verb
cloud
Adverbe
cloudily
Adjectif
cloudy
Apparenté
cloudiness
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Astuce mémo

Think of a physical cloud as something high up that you can see from anywhere; similarly, 'cloud technology' is data kept 'up' on the internet that you can reach from any location.

Quiz rapide

The company decided to move its database to a ______-based system to improve accessibility for remote workers.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.

everyday

I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.

2

The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.

formal

The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.

3

Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.

informal

Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.

4

Academic institutions are increasingly adopting cloud-based research tools to facilitate international collaboration.

academic

Academic institutions are increasingly adopting cloud-based research tools to facilitate international collaboration.

5

Our quarterly budget includes a significant allocation for cloud infrastructure maintenance and scalability.

business

Our quarterly budget includes a significant allocation for cloud infrastructure maintenance and scalability.

Famille de mots

Nom
cloud
Verb
cloud
Adverbe
cloudily
Adjectif
cloudy
Apparenté
cloudiness

Collocations courantes

cloud computing cloud computing
cloud storage cloud storage
cloud infrastructure cloud infrastructure
cloud-based service cloud-based service
cloud security cloud security

Phrases Courantes

in the cloud

stored on or available through the internet

head in the clouds

being unrealistic, idealistic, or distracted

every cloud has a silver lining

every bad situation has a positive aspect

Souvent confondu avec

cloud vs cloudy

Cloudy is an adjective describing weather or opaque liquids, whereas 'cloud' used as an adjective specifically refers to internet technology.

cloud vs clout

Clout refers to power or influence, while cloud refers to the sky or internet storage.

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Notes d'usage

When used in a technical sense, 'cloud' is usually an attributive noun acting as an adjective (e.g., 'cloud storage'). It is rarely used as a standalone adjective unless hyphenated as 'cloud-based'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'on the cloud' when referring to data storage; the correct preposition used by native speakers is almost always 'in the cloud'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a physical cloud as something high up that you can see from anywhere; similarly, 'cloud technology' is data kept 'up' on the internet that you can reach from any location.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Old English 'clūd', which originally meant a mass of rock or a hill, later evolving to describe floating water vapor because of their massive, puffy shape.

Modèles grammaticaux

Functions as an attributive noun/adjective preceding a noun Uncountable when referring to the digital environment Often used in the prepositional phrase 'in the cloud'
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Contexte culturel

The concept of 'the cloud' has revolutionized modern culture by enabling a shift from physical ownership of media (like CDs and DVDs) to digital access and streaming.

Quiz rapide

The company decided to move its database to a ______-based system to improve accessibility for remote workers.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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