B2 verb Neutre

hardware

/ˈhɑːrd.wer/

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system or the physical tools and equipment used in construction and repair. It is an uncountable noun describing things you can touch, as opposed to the digital instructions that run on them.

Exemples

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1

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

2

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

3

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

Famille de mots

Nom
hardware
Adjectif
hardwired
Apparenté
hardware store
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Astuce mémo

Remember: Hardware is 'hard'—you can hit it with a hammer or drop it on your toe. Software is 'soft'—it's invisible data inside the machine.

Quiz rapide

The new video game won't work on my computer because my ________ is too old to support the graphics.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hardware

Exemples

1

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

everyday

I need to visit the hardware store to get some screws and a new hammer for the shelf.

2

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

formal

The technical specifications indicate that the current hardware is insufficient to run the latest operating system.

3

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

informal

Is your hardware powerful enough to handle high-resolution video editing?

4

The research focuses on optimizing the interface between specialized hardware and neural network architectures.

academic

The research focuses on optimizing the interface between specialized hardware and neural network architectures.

5

The company has allocated a significant budget for a complete hardware refresh across all departments this fiscal year.

business

The company has allocated a significant budget for a complete hardware refresh across all departments this fiscal year.

Famille de mots

Nom
hardware
Adjectif
hardwired
Apparenté
hardware store

Collocations courantes

computer hardware computer hardware
hardware store hardware store
military hardware military hardware
hardware upgrade hardware upgrade
hardware compatibility hardware compatibility

Phrases Courantes

hardware requirements

hardware requirements

a piece of hardware

a piece of hardware

legacy hardware

legacy hardware

Souvent confondu avec

hardware vs software

Hardware is the physical machine you can touch, while software is the set of digital programs that tell the hardware what to do.

hardware vs hardwire

Hardware is a noun for equipment; hardwire is a verb meaning to implement a function permanently into the circuitry or brain.

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Notes d'usage

Hardware is an uncountable (mass) noun. This means you do not use it in the plural form (hardwares) and you use a singular verb with it.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to say 'many hardwares' or 'an expensive hardware.' Instead, use 'many pieces of hardware' or 'an expensive piece of hardware.'

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Astuce mémo

Remember: Hardware is 'hard'—you can hit it with a hammer or drop it on your toe. Software is 'soft'—it's invisible data inside the machine.

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Origine du mot

Derived from Middle English 'hard' (firm) and 'ware' (goods/articles), originally referring to small metal goods like nails and pots.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun (no plural form) Used with singular verbs (e.g., 'The hardware is old') Measured using 'piece of' or 'set of'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking countries, the local hardware store is a cultural staple for DIY enthusiasts and community gatherings.

Quiz rapide

The new video game won't work on my computer because my ________ is too old to support the graphics.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hardware

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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