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password

/ˈpɑːswɜːd/

A secret word or phrase that you must type into a computer or website to prove who you are. It is used to protect your personal information and keep your accounts safe from others.

Exemples

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1

I need to change my password because it is too simple.

I need to change my password because it is too simple.

2

Please enter your password to access the secure database.

Please enter your password to access the secure database.

3

Do you know the password for the house WiFi?

Do you know the password for the house WiFi?

Famille de mots

Nom
password
Verb
password-protect
Adjectif
password-protected
Apparenté
passkey
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'pass' and a 'word'. It is the secret 'word' that lets you 'pass' through the digital gate.

Quiz rapide

To log into your email, you must enter your username and your ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : password

Exemples

1

I need to change my password because it is too simple.

everyday

I need to change my password because it is too simple.

2

Please enter your password to access the secure database.

formal

Please enter your password to access the secure database.

3

Do you know the password for the house WiFi?

informal

Do you know the password for the house WiFi?

4

The study analyzes how often users reuse the same password across multiple platforms.

academic

The study analyzes how often users reuse the same password across multiple platforms.

5

All staff must update their network password every three months.

business

All staff must update their network password every three months.

Famille de mots

Nom
password
Verb
password-protect
Adjectif
password-protected
Apparenté
passkey

Collocations courantes

reset a password reset a password
strong password strong password
enter a password enter a password
forgotten password forgotten password
password protection password protection

Phrases Courantes

incorrect password

incorrect password

change your password

change your password

one-time password

one-time password

Souvent confondu avec

password vs username

A username identifies who you are, while a password proves you are that person.

password vs passcode

A passcode is usually a short series of numbers used for mobile devices or doors.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'password' is used for both digital security and physical checkpoints. In modern technology, it is often replaced by 'passphrase' if it contains multiple words.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes write 'pass word' as two separate words, but it is always one word. Also, do not confuse it with 'keyword', which is used for searching.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'pass' and a 'word'. It is the secret 'word' that lets you 'pass' through the digital gate.

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Origine du mot

From the combination of 'pass' (to go through) and 'word' (a unit of language), used since the mid-19th century.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one password, two passwords Often used as a compound noun (e.g., password manager)
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Contexte culturel

In internet culture, using '123456' or 'password' as a password is a common example of very poor security habits.

Quiz rapide

To log into your email, you must enter your username and your ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : password

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