charger

• Nom ayant deux sens distincts : il peut désigner un appareil servant à recharger des batteries, ou, historiquement, un cheval rapide et vigoureux monté au combat.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a device used for charging or recharging batteries, or historically, a strong swift horse ridden into battle.

1. Battle horseC1formalbritish

   A strong, swift horse ridden into battle in historical times.

   cheval de bataille

   • The knight mounted his charger and rode into the fray.
   • The charger was bred for speed and endurance in combat.
   • Medieval armies relied on chargers for cavalry charges.

   Synonymescoursersteedwarhorse

2. Battery rechargerA2formal

   A device used to supply electrical energy to a battery or electronic device.

   Chargeur de batterie

   • I need a new charger for my phone.
   • The laptop charger stopped working after a year.
   • Make sure to unplug the charger when the battery is full.

   Synonymesbattery charger