code

• Système de lettres, de mots, de chiffres ou de symboles servant à représenter d'autres informations, notamment pour assurer le secret ou pour programmer des ordinateurs.

A system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy or for programming computers.

1. Computer instructionsA2formalIT

   A set of instructions written in a programming language that tells a computer what to do.

   code informatique

   • She wrote the code for the new app.
   • The code needs to be debugged before release.
   • He is learning how to write Python code.

   Synonymesprogramsoftwaresource code

2. Secret systemB1formal

   A system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent a message in secret form.

   Code secret

   • They used a secret code to communicate.
   • The spy cracked the enemy's code.
   • Morse code was widely used in telegraphy.

   Synonymesciphercryptographcypher

3. Set of lawsB2formallegal

   A systematic collection of laws or regulations.

   Code (ensemble de lois)

   • The legal code prohibits such actions.
   • The building code requires fire exits.
   • He studied the penal code for his exam.

   Synonymescanoncharterconstitutiondigestlawlegal code

4. Moral principlesB2formal

   A set of principles or rules that guide behavior.

   Code moral

   • They follow a strict code of honor.
   • The company has a code of conduct for employees.
   • His moral code prevents him from lying.

   Synonymescreedmorality

• Écrire ou créer des instructions pour un programme informatique en utilisant un langage de programmation, ou convertir des informations dans un code ou un système de symboles.

A verb meaning to write or create instructions for a computer program using a programming language.

1. Write computer programsB1formalIT

   To write instructions for a computer program using a programming language.

   coder (programmer)

   • She learned to code in Python during the bootcamp.
   • He codes mobile applications for a living.
   • They are coding a new feature for the website.

   Synonymesdevelopimplementprogramscript

2. Encode informationB2formalIT

   To convert information into a particular form for transmission or storage.

   coder (encoder)

   • The software codes the data before sending it.
   • Messages were coded to prevent interception.
   • They coded the files to protect sensitive information.

   Synonymescipherencodeencryptscramble

   Antonymesdecipherdecodedecrypt

3. C1informalamericanmedical

   To experience a life-threatening medical emergency, typically cardiac arrest.

   Faire un arrêt cardiorespiratoire

   • The patient coded twice during surgery.
   • Nurses rushed in when he started to code.
   • She coded on the operating table but was revived.

   Synonymesarrestcrash