French translation of daemon is 
démon

Meaning of "daemon" in English

In computing, a "daemon" is a background process that runs continuously and executes specific operations or tasks without direct user intervention. Originally derived from the Greek word "daimon," meaning a spirit or supernatural being, the term in computer science has retained the idea of an unseen helper that works quietly out of view. Daemons are crucial for operating systems and software, performing various valuable functions like managing network connections, file operations, or print spooling.

Meaning of "démon" in French

In French, "démon" refers to a supernatural being, often considered malevolent or evil, found in religious, mythological, and folkloric contexts. Historically, the term has been associated with spirits or supernatural entities that act as intermediaries between the divine and human realms. In modern contexts, it can represent inner struggles or metaphorical battles one faces. The word retains a certain mystique, highlighting elements of spirituality and morality in human life.

Pronunciation of "daemon" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdiːmən/

Pronunciation Variations: In American and British English, the pronunciation remains fairly consistent, though slight regional accent variations may occur. In some informal settings, it might be pronounced as /ˈdeɪmən/, blending with the pronunciation of "demon."

Pronunciation of "démon" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /demɔ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal variations across different French-speaking regions. In some accents, the nasal vowel may slightly differ, but the core pronunciation remains consistent.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The system administrator configured a daemon to manage the server tasks. (L'administrateur système a configuré un démon pour gérer les tâches du serveur.)
2. Daemons operate silently in the background of operating systems. (Les démons fonctionnent silencieusement en arrière-plan des systèmes d'exploitation.)
3. A key function of this daemon is to monitor network activity. (Une fonction clé de ce démon est de surveiller l'activité réseau.)
4. The email daemon ensured that messages were sent efficiently. (Le démon des e-mails a veillé à ce que les messages soient envoyés efficacement.)
5. Start the daemon to resume the scheduled processes. (Lancez le démon pour reprendre les processus programmés.)
6. Developers often tweak daemons to improve system performance. (Les développeurs modifient souvent les démons pour améliorer les performances du système.)
7. The daemon logs crucial system events for analysis. (Le démon enregistre des événements système cruciaux pour l'analyse.)
8. If the daemon fails, it can affect the entire application. (Si le démon échoue, cela peut affecter l'application entière.)
9. The print daemon manages and queues print tasks automatically. (Le démon d'impression gère et met en file d'attente les tâches d'impression automatiquement.)
10. Updating the daemon fixed the connectivity issues. (La mise à jour du démon a résolu les problèmes de connectivité.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "daemon" in English

Synonyms: process, background task, service, software agent, background application, system utility, computer program, helper application.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: demon, sprite, ghost, specter, helper, agent, watcher, guide, phantasm, entity.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "démon" in French

Synonyms: esprit, fantôme, spectre, génie, lutin, revenant, ombre, diable, mauvais esprit.

Antonyms: ange, archange.

Similar Words: créature, entité, être surnaturel, apparition, chimère, drame intérieur.

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