charger
gb/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ us/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɚ/
A2
Anglais
~ 4900
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
Device for recharging batteries
A machine that puts power back into a battery.
Schéma d’usage :
to plug [something] into a charger
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'charger' with 'cable'; a cable alone may not recharge without a charging unit.
Synonymes
adapter (A broader term for a device that connects electronics to power, sometimes without charging.)
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power supply (Refers to the source of electrical power, not always specifically for charging batteries.)
Antonymes
discharger (A device or process that removes stored electrical energy from a battery.)
Collocations
phone charger
|laptop charger
|battery charger
|USB charger
Thèmes
technology
|daily life
|electronics
|daily_life
Exemples
- I can't find my phone charger anywhere.
- Make sure you bring your laptop charger to the meeting.
- This charger works with both Android and iPhone devices.
- My camera battery is dead; I left the charger at home.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need a charger for my phone.
- The charger is on the table.
- Please use this charger for your tablet.
- My charger is broken.
Nom
B2
entity
2
Horse used in battle or display
A big, strong horse used in war or special ceremonies, usually in the past.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with modern 'charger' for devices; context is key.
Synonymes
warhorse (Specifically trained for combat; more common in historical writing.)
Collocations
mounted on a charger
|knight's charger
Thèmes
history
|animals
|arts_entertainment
Exemples
- The knight rode into the arena on a white charger.
- Historical paintings often show kings on chargers.
- The charger was adorned with elaborate armor.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The knight rides a charger.
- A charger is a strong horse.
- In history, soldiers used chargers.
Nom
B2
entity
3
Large plate under dinnerware
A big plate put under another plate to make the table look nice in special meals.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think this means 'battery charger' if unaware of dining context.
Synonymes
service plate (Formal term used in catering and fine dining.)
Collocations
silver charger
|ceramic charger
|table setting with chargers
Thèmes
food
|home
|food_drink
|daily_life
Exemples
- The table was set with gold chargers beneath each dinner plate.
- She polished the silver chargers before the banquet.
- Chargers are often used in formal dining settings.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The big plate under my dinner plate is a charger.
- We use chargers at weddings.
- The waiter put my plate on a charger.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
charger
API
GB/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɚ/
US/t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
char - ger (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: charger
- Plural: chargers
Famille de mots
Expressions
fast charger
1/fˈæst t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Device that charges quickly
A machine that makes a battery full faster than normal chargers.
Exemples
- The fast charger can charge your phone to 50% in 30 minutes.
- I bought a fast charger for my tablet.
phone charger
1/fˈoʊn t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Device for charging a phone battery
A small machine that gives power back to a phone battery.
Exemples
- I forgot my phone charger at the hotel.
- Do you have an extra phone charger I can use?
wireless charger
1/wˈaɪɚləs t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
Device that charges without cables
A machine that gives power to a battery without using a wire.
Exemples
- This wireless charger works with most modern smartphones.
- I keep a wireless charger on my desk for convenience.