daisy chain

• Chaîne de marguerites reliées par leurs tiges, souvent utilisée comme élément décoratif ou activité enfantine. Au sens figuré, désigne une série d'éléments, d'événements ou de dispositifs interconnectés ou dépendants les uns des autres.

A string of daisies threaded together by their stems to form a chain, often used as a decorative item or children's craft. Figuratively, it can refer to a series of interconnected or linked items, events, or devices.

1. Flower chainA2formal

   A garland or chain made by linking the stems of daisies together.

   guirlande de pâquerettes

   • The children made a daisy chain in the garden.
   • She wore a daisy chain around her neck.
   • They spent the afternoon weaving daisy chains.

2. Connected seriesB2informal

   A series of connected events, items, or people, where each is linked to the next.

   chaîne, série en cascade

   • The scandal created a daisy chain of resignations.
   • The company's problems formed a daisy chain of failures.
   • The daisy chain of events led to the final decision.

3. Technical connectionB2formal

   A method of connecting multiple devices in a series, where each device is connected to the next.

   connexion en guirlande

   • The monitors were set up in a daisy chain configuration.
   • You can daisy chain multiple hard drives for extra storage.
   • The daisy chain connection allows for easy expansion of the system.