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• Nom désignant un choix préalablement sélectionné ou un réglage standard qui est automatiquement utilisé par un programme informatique ou un système, à moins qu'un autre choix ne soit fait.

A noun referring to a pre-selected option or standard setting that is automatically used by a computer program or system unless a different choice is made.

1. Failure to fulfill an obligationB2formal

   The failure to do something that is required by law or duty, especially paying a debt.

   Défaut de paiement

   • The borrower was in default on the loan payments.
   • The company faced legal action after defaulting on its contract.
   • He was sued for default of payment.

   Synonymesbreachdelinquencyderelictionfailurelapseneglectnonpayment

   Antonymescompliancedischargefulfillmentobservancepaymentperformancesatisfactionsettlement

2. Preselected optionA2informalIT

   A standard or automatic setting that is used unless a different one is chosen.

   Option par défaut

   • The default font in this program is Times New Roman.
   • You can change the default settings in the preferences menu.
   • The system will use the default language unless you select another.

   Synonymespresetstandard

   Antonymeschoiceoptionselection

3. Absence of actionB2formal

   A situation that occurs when no alternative is chosen or no action is taken.

   défaut (inaction)

   • By default, the meeting will be held in the main conference room.
   • The contract will renew automatically by default.
   • In the absence of a decision, the default option applies.

   Synonymesfailureinactionlapseneglectnonperformanceomission

   Antonymesactionchoicedecisioninitiative

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de ne pas remplir une obligation, en particulier financière, ou de revenir à un état ou un réglage prédéfini.

A verb used to indicate the failure to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one, or to revert to a predetermined state or setting.

1. Fail to fulfill an obligationB2formal

   To fail to do something that is required by law or agreement, especially to pay a debt.

   Manquer à une obligation

   • The borrower defaulted on the loan after six months.
   • If you default on your mortgage, the bank may repossess your house.
   • The company defaulted on its bond payments.

   Synonymesdodgeevadefailmissneglectrenegeshirkskip

   Antonymescomplyfulfillhonorperformsatisfy

2. Revert to a standard settingB1informalIT

   To return to a pre-set or standard state or configuration, especially in computing.

   Revenir aux réglages par défaut

   • The program will default to the original settings if you don't save changes.
   • The phone defaults to silent mode at night.
   • If no input is received, the system defaults to the main menu.

   Synonymesfall backresetrestorerevert

   Antonymesconfigureoverride

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