interface

interface, interface utilisateur

Écrans, boutons et autres commandes permettant d’utiliser une machine ou un logiciel.

En anglais simple : The screens, buttons, or other controls that let you use a machine or program.

• The app has a simple interface.
• I prefer the new interface with larger buttons.
• Can you change the language of the interface?

Expressions courantes : user interface, simple interface, interface design

interface

Connexion permettant à différents systèmes, appareils ou groupes d’échanger des informations ou de travailler ensemble.

En anglais simple : A connection that lets different systems, devices, or groups exchange information or work together.

• The interface connects two systems.
• Data passes through a wireless interface.
• Engineers checked the interface between the devices.

Comment l'utiliser : interface between A and B (We tested the interface between the computer and the sensor.)

Synonymes : connection, link

Expressions courantes : network interface, hardware interface, interface between systems

interface

Code qui définit les opérations qu’une autre partie du programme doit proposer.

En anglais simple : Code that lists the operations another part of a program must provide.

• This class implements an interface.
• The interface defines three methods.
• Several classes can use the same interface.

Expressions courantes : implement an interface, interface definition, shared interface

connecter, interconnecter

Relier des éléments pour leur permettre d’échanger des informations ou de travailler ensemble.

En anglais simple : To connect things so they can exchange information or work together.

• These devices interface with the computer.
• We interfaced the sensor with our software.
• Can the new system interface with our database?

Comment l'utiliser : interface with something (The software interfaces with several types of printer.); interface A with B (We need to interface the device with the central system.)

Synonymes : connect, link

Expressions courantes : interface with something, interface two systems

se réunir, échanger

Rencontrer quelqu’un pour parler du travail ou échanger des informations.

En anglais simple : To meet someone and discuss work or exchange information.

• We should interface with the sales team.
• The managers interfaced before the launch.
• Can we interface tomorrow to discuss the proposal?

Comment l'utiliser : interface with someone (She interfaces with clients every week.)

Synonymes : meet, confer

Expressions courantes : interface with someone, interface with colleagues