analog

analogique

Qui utilise des signaux ou des mesures variant de façon continue plutôt que des valeurs séparées.

En anglais simple : Using signals or measurements that change smoothly, rather than separate numbers.

• The watch has an analog display.
• This device converts analog signals into numbers.
• We listened to an old analog recording.

Synonymes : analogue

Contraires : digital

Expressions courantes : analog signal, analog clock, analog recording

non numérique

Qui utilise des objets matériels ou des expériences directes plutôt que des ordinateurs ou Internet.

En anglais simple : Using physical objects or real experiences instead of computers or the internet.

• I prefer an analog notebook.
• An analog map works without a battery.
• They want more analog experiences away from their screens.

Synonymes : analogue, non-digital

Contraires : digital

Expressions courantes : analog life, analog notebook, analog tools

analogue, équivalent

Chose qui ressemble à une autre, surtout par sa fonction.

En anglais simple : Something similar to another thing, especially in what it does.

• This device is an analog of the human eye.
• The old system has a modern analog.
• Scientists found a natural analog of the chemical.

Comment l'utiliser : analog of something (The machine is an analog of a living cell.)

Synonymes : analogue, counterpart, equivalent

Expressions courantes : analog of something, natural analog, modern analog

organe analogue

Partie du corps ayant la même fonction qu’une autre, mais issue d’une origine évolutive différente.

En anglais simple : A body part that does the same job as another but developed from a different biological origin.

• An insect wing is an analog of a bird wing.
• These organs are functional analogs.
• The structure has an analog in another species.

Comment l'utiliser : analog of something (A bird wing is an analog of an insect wing.)

Synonymes : analogue

Expressions courantes : functional analog, analog of something