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screen

/skriːn/

A screen is the flat surface on an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or smartphone, where images and information are displayed. It is the part of the hardware that the user looks at to interact with the device.

Exemples

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I dropped my phone and now the screen is broken.

I dropped my mobile device and now the display glass has cracks.

2

Please ensure the projector screen is lowered before the presentation begins.

Make sure the large white surface for the projector is pulled down before starting.

3

Stop staring at your screen and look at me!

Stop looking at your phone or computer and pay attention to me.

Famille de mots

Nom
screen
Verb
screen
Adjectif
screened
Apparenté
screening
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' in Screen as a 'Seeing Surface'—the flat part where you see all your apps.

Quiz rapide

The ______ on my laptop is too dark; I need to turn up the brightness.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : screen

Exemples

1

I dropped my phone and now the screen is broken.

everyday

I dropped my mobile device and now the display glass has cracks.

2

Please ensure the projector screen is lowered before the presentation begins.

formal

Make sure the large white surface for the projector is pulled down before starting.

3

Stop staring at your screen and look at me!

informal

Stop looking at your phone or computer and pay attention to me.

4

The study analyzed the effects of excessive screen time on adolescent sleep patterns.

academic

The research looked at how spending too much time on devices affects teenager sleep.

5

Could you please share your screen so we can see the financial report?

business

Can you show your computer display to the group so we can see the data?

Famille de mots

Nom
screen
Verb
screen
Adjectif
screened
Apparenté
screening

Collocations courantes

touch screen a screen that reacts to the touch of a finger
screen time the amount of time spent looking at digital displays
computer screen the display unit of a laptop or desktop
flat screen a thin television or monitor without a curved back
lock screen the initial display on a phone before it is unlocked

Phrases Courantes

on screen

visible on the display of a device or in a movie

split screen

a display divided into two or more independent sections

behind the screen

referring to things happening that the viewer cannot see

Souvent confondu avec

screen vs monitor

A monitor is the entire physical hardware device, while the screen is specifically the display surface.

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Notes d'usage

While primarily used for technology today, 'screen' can also refer to a physical divider in a room or a mesh cover for a window.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'on the monitor' when they specifically mean the image or text 'on the screen'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' in Screen as a 'Seeing Surface'—the flat part where you see all your apps.

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Origine du mot

From the Middle Dutch word 'scherm', meaning a shield or a cover that protects against heat or wind.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (plural: screens) Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., screen protector, screen size)
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Contexte culturel

In modern society, 'screen time' is a common cultural topic regarding health, parenting, and digital addiction.

Quiz rapide

The ______ on my laptop is too dark; I need to turn up the brightness.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : screen

Plus de mots sur Technology

laptop

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A laptop is a portable personal computer that is small and light enough to be used on a person's lap. It combines a screen, keyboard, and processor into one battery-powered unit that you can carry easily.

keyboard

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A keyboard is an input device consisting of a set of keys that you press to type letters, numbers, and symbols into a computer. It is also a musical instrument that looks like a piano and produces electronic sounds.

mouse

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A small device that you move with your hand to control the cursor on a computer screen. It allows users to select, click, and drag items by pressing buttons on its surface.

headphones

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Headphones are a pair of small speakers that you wear over or inside your ears to listen to music or sound without other people hearing it. They are commonly used with phones, computers, and music players.

speaker

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A speaker is an electronic device that converts electrical signals into audible sound. It is used to listen to music, voices, or other sounds from computers, phones, or home entertainment systems.

website

A1

A website is a collection of connected pages on the internet that contains information about a person, company, or subject. You use a web browser like Chrome or Safari to visit a website and read its content.

search

A1

A search is the act of looking for something or someone carefully. In technology, it refers to using a computer program or website to find specific information or files.

download

A1

A computer file that has been moved from the internet or a larger system to a smaller device like a computer or phone. It can also refer to the process of transferring this data from one place to another.

click

A1

A click is the short, sharp sound made when a computer mouse button is pressed. It also refers to the physical action of pressing a button on a digital device to select or activate something on a screen.

scroll

A1

A long roll of paper or parchment with writing on it, or in a digital context, the movement of content across a computer or phone screen. In technology, it often refers to the part of the interface or the physical wheel on a mouse used to move through information.

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