tablet

• Nom désignant une tablette tactile, c'est-à-dire un appareil portable plat à écran tactile utilisé pour l'informatique, la lecture ou le divertissement ; ou un petit morceau solide de médicament à avaler.

A noun referring to a flat, portable device with a touchscreen, used for computing, reading, or entertainment; or a small, solid piece of medicine.

1. Electronic deviceA2formal

   A portable computing device with a touchscreen display, larger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop.

   tablette tactile

   • She uses a tablet to read e-books.
   • The children play educational games on their tablets.
   • He bought a new tablet for taking notes in class.

   Synonymespadslatetab

2. Medicine formA2formalmedical

   A small, solid dose of medicine that is swallowed.

   Comprimé (forme pharmaceutique)

   • The doctor prescribed a tablet for her headache.
   • Take one tablet with water after each meal.
   • These tablets should be stored in a cool, dry place.

   Synonymescapsulepill

3. Stone or clay slabB2formal

   A flat, thin piece of stone, clay, or wood used for writing or drawing.

   Tablette (pierre, argile)

   • Ancient scribes wrote on clay tablets.
   • The museum displayed a stone tablet with cuneiform script.
   • Archaeologists discovered a tablet inscribed with laws.

   Synonymesplaqueplateslab