buffer

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire une personne très intéressée et bien informée sur un sujet particulier, ou pour décrire un corps physiquement en forme et musclé.

An adjective used to describe someone who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, or to describe a body that is physically fit and muscular.

1. B1formal

   Of a pale yellowish-beige color, resembling that of buff leather.

   couleur chamois

   • She wore a buff-colored coat to the event.
   • The walls were painted a soft buff shade.
   • His uniform was made of buff fabric.

   Synonymesbeigecreamecrufawnkhakisandstrawtan

• Nom désignant ce qui sert de barrière protectrice, d'amortisseur ou d'intermédiaire ; souvent utilisé en informatique pour décrire une zone de stockage temporaire de données.

A noun referring to something that serves as a protective barrier, cushion, or intermediary, often used in computing to describe a temporary storage area for data.

1. B2formal

   Something that serves as a protective barrier or cushion against impact, harm, or change.

   Tampon protecteur

   • The forest acts as a buffer against strong winds.
   • The savings account is a financial buffer for emergencies.
   • A buffer zone was established between the two countries.

   Synonymesbarriercushionguardprotectionsafeguardshieldshock absorber

2. B2formalIT

   A temporary storage area in computing that holds data while it is being processed or transferred.

   Mémoire tampon

   • The video is buffering because of a slow internet connection.
   • The printer has a memory buffer for print jobs.
   • The software uses a buffer to store user input temporarily.

   Synonymescachescratchpadstaging area

3. Chemical solutionC1formaltechnical

   A solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.

   Solution tampon

   • The buffer solution maintained a stable pH during the experiment.
   • Biologists use buffers to keep cell cultures at the right acidity.
   • A phosphate buffer is commonly used in biochemical assays.

   Synonymesbuffer solution

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger quelque chose contre un impact ou des changements, ou en informatique, le stockage temporaire de données.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting something from impact or change, or in computing, to store data temporarily.

1. Temporarily store dataB2formalIT

   To store data temporarily in a buffer to compensate for differences in processing speed or data flow.

   Mettre en mémoire tampon

   • The video player is buffering the movie before playback.
   • The system buffers the incoming data to prevent loss.
   • You need to buffer the audio stream to avoid interruptions.

   Synonymescacheholdqueuespoolstore

2. Protect or cushionB2formal

   To reduce the impact of something; to act as a protective barrier.

   Amortir, protéger

   • The savings account helped buffer the family against financial hardship.
   • The new policy aims to buffer the economy from market fluctuations.
   • Trees buffer the house from strong winds.

   Synonymesabsorbcushionguardinsulatemitigateprotectscreensheltershieldsoften

   Antonymesdamageendangerexposeharmhurt