B2 noun Neutre

code

/koʊd/

A system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy or computer programming. It also refers to a set of rules or principles that a group of people agree to follow.

Exemples

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1

I forgot the entry code for the garage door.

I forgot the entry code for the garage door.

2

The organization requires all members to sign a strict code of ethics.

The organization requires all members to sign a strict code of ethics.

3

Can you give me the code for the discount before I check out?

Can you give me the code for the discount before I check out?

Famille de mots

Nom
code
Verb
code
Adjectif
coded
Apparenté
coding
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Code' as a 'Mode' of communication that requires a key to understand.

Quiz rapide

The software engineer spent all night writing _____ for the new mobile application.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : code

Exemples

1

I forgot the entry code for the garage door.

everyday

I forgot the entry code for the garage door.

2

The organization requires all members to sign a strict code of ethics.

formal

The organization requires all members to sign a strict code of ethics.

3

Can you give me the code for the discount before I check out?

informal

Can you give me the code for the discount before I check out?

4

Sociologists analyze the underlying cultural code that dictates social interaction.

academic

Sociologists analyze the underlying cultural code that dictates social interaction.

5

The company's proprietary code is protected by intellectual property laws.

business

The company's proprietary code is protected by intellectual property laws.

Famille de mots

Nom
code
Verb
code
Adjectif
coded
Apparenté
coding

Collocations courantes

dress code dress code
area code area code
genetic code genetic code
binary code binary code
moral code moral code

Phrases Courantes

crack the code

to solve a difficult problem or mystery

code of conduct

a set of rules outlining the social norms and responsibilities of an individual

zip code

a postal code used in the United States

Souvent confondu avec

code vs chord

A chord refers to a group of musical notes or a line segment in geometry, whereas code refers to rules or symbols.

code vs cord

A cord is a thin string or rope, while a code is a system of information or rules.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to computer software, 'code' is often used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'there is a lot of code'). When referring to laws or regulations, 'codes' is frequently used in the plural.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'codes' when they mean 'lines of programming code,' but in a technical context, 'code' is usually uncountable.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Code' as a 'Mode' of communication that requires a key to understand.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'codex,' meaning 'trunk of a tree' or 'wooden tablet' used for writing.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable when referring to software instructions Countable when referring to specific signals or laws Used with the preposition 'for' (e.g., a code for the vault)
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Contexte culturel

In Western professional environments, 'codes of conduct' are foundational documents that define corporate culture and legal liability.

Quiz rapide

The software engineer spent all night writing _____ for the new mobile application.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : code

Mots lis

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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