plug-in

• Nom désignant un module logiciel ou matériel que l'on peut insérer dans un système informatique pour étendre ses fonctionnalités.

A noun referring to a printed circuit or software module that can be inserted into a computer to increase its capabilities.

1. Software add-onB2formalIT

   A software component that adds specific features or functionality to an existing computer program.

   extension logicielle

   • I installed a photo editing plug-in for my browser.
   • This audio plug-in adds new sound effects to the software.
   • The website requires a special plug-in to view videos.

   Synonymesadd-inadd-oncomponentextensionmodule

2. Hardware moduleB2formalIT

   A printed circuit board that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase its capabilities.

   Module d'extension matériel

   • He added a graphics plug-in to improve the computer's performance.
   • The sound card plug-in enhanced the audio quality.
   • You need a specific plug-in to connect additional hardware.