gadget

• Petit appareil mécanique ou électronique, souvent ingénieux ou innovant, généralement utilisé pour une tâche pratique spécifique.

A small, often clever or innovative mechanical or electronic device or tool, typically used for a specific practical purpose.

1. Small device or toolA2informal

   A small, useful, and cleverly designed device or tool, often electronic.

   Petit appareil pratique

   • He bought a new kitchen gadget for slicing vegetables.
   • This gadget can charge your phone wirelessly.
   • She loves collecting cool gadgets from tech stores.

   Synonymesapparatusappliancecontraptiondevicegizmoimplementmechanismthingamajigtoolwidget

2. Innovative or novel itemB1informal

   A device that is considered innovative, modern, or slightly unusual.

   Objet innovant ou nouveau

   • The latest fitness gadget tracks your heart rate and steps.
   • He showed off his new gadget that can translate languages instantly.
   • Gadgets like smartwatches have become very popular.

   Synonymesapparatuscontraptioncontrivancedevicegizmoinventionnoveltywidget