B2 verb Neutre

digital

/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/

Relating to or using computer technology and the internet to store or process information as discrete binary digits. It is often used to describe modern electronic systems as opposed to traditional analog ones.

Exemples

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1

I prefer reading digital books because they are easier to carry while traveling.

I like reading electronic versions of books because they are more portable for trips.

2

The government is launching a new initiative to promote digital literacy among the elderly.

The state is starting a program to help older people learn how to use computer technology.

3

I'm going on a digital detox this weekend, so I won't be checking my phone at all.

I am taking a break from electronic devices this weekend to stay away from the internet.

Famille de mots

Nom
digit
Verb
digitize
Adverbe
digitally
Adjectif
digital
Apparenté
digitalization
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Astuce mémo

Think of your 'digits' (fingers). We use fingers to count, and digital technology uses 0 and 1 (digits) to 'count' and process all information.

Quiz rapide

The ______ revolution has fundamentally changed the way we communicate and work.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : digital

Exemples

1

I prefer reading digital books because they are easier to carry while traveling.

everyday

I like reading electronic versions of books because they are more portable for trips.

2

The government is launching a new initiative to promote digital literacy among the elderly.

formal

The state is starting a program to help older people learn how to use computer technology.

3

I'm going on a digital detox this weekend, so I won't be checking my phone at all.

informal

I am taking a break from electronic devices this weekend to stay away from the internet.

4

Digital preservation of historical archives ensures that fragile documents remain accessible to future researchers.

academic

Storing historical records in a computer format protects them and makes them available for later study.

5

Our company needs to accelerate its digital transformation to remain competitive in the global market.

business

The firm must modernize its technology and online processes to keep up with international competitors.

Famille de mots

Nom
digit
Verb
digitize
Adverbe
digitally
Adjectif
digital
Apparenté
digitalization

Collocations courantes

digital age the modern era characterized by computer technology
digital footprint the record of a person's activities on the internet
digital divide the gap between those with and without internet access
digital marketing advertising products or services using electronic devices
digital native a person who grew up in the era of ubiquitous technology

Phrases Courantes

digital detox

a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices

digital nomad

someone who earns a living working online while traveling

digital signature

an electronic way to verify the authenticity of a document

Souvent confondu avec

digital vs numeric

Numeric refers to anything relating to numbers in general, while digital specifically refers to binary computer data.

digital vs digitize

Digital is the adjective describing the state, whereas digitize is the verb meaning to convert something into a digital format.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'digital' to describe anything that involves computers, software, or the internet. It is typically a non-gradable adjective, meaning you don't usually say something is 'very digital'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'digital' as a verb. Remember to use 'digitize' or 'digitalize' when describing the action of converting data.

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Astuce mémo

Think of your 'digits' (fingers). We use fingers to count, and digital technology uses 0 and 1 (digits) to 'count' and process all information.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'digitalis', which comes from 'digitus' (finger or toe), referring to counting on one's fingers.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually functions as an attributive adjective (placed before a noun). Cannot be used in the comparative or superlative form (*more digital).
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Contexte culturel

The 'digital divide' is a major topic in modern sociology, referring to the social inequality created by unequal access to technology.

Quiz rapide

The ______ revolution has fundamentally changed the way we communicate and work.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : digital

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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