buffer

ˈbʌfər
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Translation of buffer into French,

Verb

tr.
1.

impact reduction

lessen the impact of something
  • She buffered the criticism with a smile..Elle a atténué la critique avec un sourire.
2.

technology

TECH.
store data temporarily in memory
TECH.
mettre en mémoire tampon bufferiser stocker temporairement
  • The program buffers the video for smooth playback.Le programme met en mémoire tampon la vidéo pour une lecture fluide.

Noun

1.

shock reduction

device reducing shock or impact
  • The car's bumper acts as a buffer during collisions.Le pare-chocs de la voiture sert de tampon lors des collisions.
2.

technology

TECH.
temporary storage area in computing
TECH.
  • Data is held in a buffer before processing.Les données sont conservées dans un tampon avant traitement.
3.

chemistry

TECH.
solution stabilizing pH levels
TECH.
  • The buffer in the solution kept the pH constant.Le tampon dans la solution a maintenu le pH constant.
4.

politics

neutral zone to prevent conflict
  • The buffer zone helped maintain peace between the countries.La zone tampon a aidé à maintenir la paix entre les pays.

Adjective

protection

acting as a protective barrier
  • The buffer zone acted as a buffer area.La zone tampon a joué le rôle de protecteur.
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Expressions with buffer: examples in English and translations in French

amortir le choc
He tried to buffer the blow by offering a sincere apology.
polissoir à ongles
bloc polissoir
She used a nail buffer to polish her nails.
réservoir tampon
The factory installed a buffer tank to stabilize the chemical feed process.
couche tampon
A buffer layer was added to prevent cracks in the coating.
mémoire tampon
zone tampon
The buffer store holds data until the processor is ready..
zone tampon
The buffer zone reduced tensions between the neighboring nations.

Images of buffer

  • buffer: device reducing shock or impact
    (shock reduction) tampon

Synonyms and analogies of buffer in English

Examples of buffer in a sentence

  • He tried to buffer the blow with kind words.
  • The app buffers images to load faster.
  • Audio files are buffered before playback starts.
  • The chemist buffered the solution to prevent changes.
  • To buffer the pH, they added more base.
  • Gamers often buffer actions for efficiency.
buff
bʌf
Noun
1.

enthusiasm

US
enthusiast or expert in a particular field
US
  • She is a film buff who watches over a hundred movies a year..Elle est une passionnée de cinéma qui regarde plus de cent films par an.
2.

color

brownish yellow color
jaune brunâtre beige mocre
  • The walls were painted in a soft buff.Les murs étaient peints d'un doux jaune brunâtre.
Verb
tr.
1.

enhance ability

US
strengthen or improve something
US
  • She buffed her resume by adding new skills..Elle a amélioré son CV en ajoutant de nouvelles compétences.
2.

polishing

polish and make shiny by rubbing
  • She buffed the car until it gleamed.Elle a astiqué la voiture jusqu'à ce qu'elle brille.
3.

cleaning

RareUS
remove graffiti by cleaning
RareUS
  • The city workers buffed the wall overnight.Les employés municipaux ont nettoyé le mur pendant la nuit.
Adjective
1.

muscular

having well-defined muscles from exercise
  • He is buff from years of weightlifting.Il est musclé grâce à des années de musculation.
2.

appearance

UK
physically attractive or appealing
UK
  • She thinks he's really buff.Elle pense qu'il est vraiment séduisant.
3.

colors

of a light yellowish-brown color
  • The walls were painted a soft buff shade..Les murs étaient peints d'une douce teinte chamois.

Expressions with buff: examples in English and translations in French

polir
améliorer
They buffed out the details in the report.
améliorer
renforcer
She buffed up her resume before applying for the job.
cinéphile
She is a film buff who watches movies every weekend.
passionné d'histoire
amateur d'histoire
My brother is a history buff who loves ancient Rome.
nu
dans le plus simple appareil
He was caught in the buff by surprise.
cinéphile
My brother is a real cinema buff, always watching classic films.

Translations of "buffer" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
tamponnm.

The solvency margin acts as a buffer against unexpected financial setbacks.

La marge de solvabilité sert de tampon contre les revers financiers inattendus.

mémoire tamponnf.

She explained the role of buffer storage in multimedia applications.

Elle a expliqué le rôle de la mémoire tampon dans les applications multimédia.

buffernm.

This buffer is the sole active component in the signal path.

Ce buffer est le seul composant actif par lequel transite le signal.

zone tamponnf.

The small nation served as a buffer state during regional conflicts.

La petite nation a servi de zone tampon lors des conflits régionaux.

Verb
amortirv.

A small savings fund can buffer the blow of unexpected medical expenses.

Une petite épargne peut amortir le choc de dépenses médicales imprévues.

tamponnerv.

These are alkaline and help your body to buffer the lactic acid.

Ceux-ci sont alcalins et aident votre corps à tamponner l'acide lactique.

Adjective
protecteuradj.

Psychosocial support plays a vital role in acting as a buffer against stress.

Le soutien psychosocial joue un rôle protecteur vital contre le stress.

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buffer: Examples and translations in context

The small nation served as a buffer state during regional conflicts.

La petite nation a servi de zone tampon lors des conflits régionaux.

The tidal basin serves as a natural buffer against coastal flooding.

Le bassin à marée sert de tampon naturel contre les inondations côtières.

This system uses buffer storage to enhance the speed of data processing.

Ce système utilise une zone tampon pour accélérer le traitement des données.

The buffer layer between the two regions is essential for maintaining harmony.

La couche tampon entre les deux régions est essentielle pour maintenir l'harmonie.

A buffer exists to ensure safety during the renovations on the building.

Un tampon existe pour assurer la sécurité pendant les rénovations du bâtiment.

To accomplish realistic graphics, you must configure the frame buffer properly.

Pour obtenir des graphismes réalistes, il faut bien configurer le tampon de trame.

The notice period serves as a buffer between resignation and departure.

Le préavis sert de tampon entre la démission et le départ.

The buffer region effectively protected the species from habitat loss.

La région tampon a efficacement protégé les espèces de la perte d'habitat.

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