cable

• Câble épais et résistant fait de fils métalliques ou de fibres, ou ensemble de fils isolés servant à transmettre l'électricité ou des signaux.

A noun referring to a strong, thick rope made of wire or fiber, or a set of insulated wires used for transmitting electricity or signals.

1. Wire or ropeA2formal

   A strong, thick rope made of wires twisted together, used for supporting structures or transmitting electricity.

   Câble (cordage, filin)

   • The bridge is supported by steel cables.
   • The electrician ran a cable from the house to the garage.
   • The ship's anchor was attached to a heavy cable.

   Synonymescordhawserlineropewire

2. Television serviceA2informal

   A system of transmitting television programs by cable, often paid for by subscription.

   télévision par câble

   • We have cable TV with over 200 channels.
   • The cable went out during the storm.
   • She subscribes to cable for sports and movies.

   Synonymescable television

3. Electronic connectionA2informal

   A wire or set of wires used to connect electronic devices for data or power transfer.

   Câble de connexion électronique

   • I need a USB cable to charge my phone.
   • The printer is connected to the computer with a cable.
   • Make sure the HDMI cable is plugged in properly.

   Synonymescordflexleadwire

• Verbe signifiant envoyer un message ou transmettre quelque chose par câble, ou fixer à l'aide d'un câble.

A verb meaning to send a message or transmit something via cable, or to fasten or secure with a cable.

1. Send a telegramB2formal

   To send a message via telegram or cable.

   télégraphier

   • He cabled his family to inform them of his arrival.
   • The company cabled the urgent order to the supplier.
   • She cabled congratulations to the newlyweds.

   Synonymestelegramtelegraphwire

2. Connect with cableB2formal

   To connect or fasten something using a cable.

   Connecter avec un câble

   • They cabled the equipment to the floor for safety.
   • The technician cabled the computer to the network.
   • We need to cable the antenna to the roof securely.

   Synonymeswire