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sensor in French

sensor in French is capteur, détecteur — sensor means a device that detects a physical change or signal and responds or reports on it.

sensor in French

capteur
noun
A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.
détecteur
noun
A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.

What does "sensor" mean?

  1. noun A device that detects a physical change or signal and responds or reports on it.
    "The motion sensor turns the lights on automatically."
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sensor in a sentence

  • The motion sensor turns the lights on automatically.
  • A temperature sensor monitors the engine.

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What is "sensor" in French?

"sensor" in French is capteur, détecteur. sensor means: A device that detects a physical change or signal and responds or reports on it.

How do you use "sensor" in a sentence?

Example: "The motion sensor turns the lights on automatically." In French, "sensor" is capteur, détecteur.

Are there other ways to say "sensor" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sensor": capteur, détecteur.

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