cryptocurrency

Langue: fr

📖 Définitions

noun
cryptomonnaie; cryptomonnaie

EN: A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates on a decentralized network, typically a blockchain, independent of a central bank or authority.; Any of various digital tokens or coins used as a medium of exchange, store of value, or unit of account within a specific blockchain ecosystem.

🔗 Détails

Formes du mot

dénombrable Pluriel: cryptocurrencies

Collocations

cryptocurrency exchangecryptocurrency marketcryptocurrency walletinvest in cryptocurrencycryptocurrency tradingcryptocurrency mining

Dérivés

crypto

Synonymes

digital currencyvirtual currencycryptodigital asset

Antonymes

fiat currency

Souvent confondus

cryptography

EN: 'Cryptography' is the science of secure communication and encryption; 'cryptocurrency' is a digital currency that uses cryptographic techniques.

fr: 'Cryptographie' est la science de la communication sécurisée et du chiffrement ; 'cryptomonnaie' est une monnaie numérique qui utilise des techniques cryptographiques.

crypto

EN: 'Crypto' is an informal abbreviation of 'cryptocurrency' but can also refer to cryptography in technical contexts.

fr: 'Crypto' est une abréviation informelle de 'cryptomonnaie', mais peut aussi désigner la cryptographie dans des contextes techniques.

Conseils d'orthographe

EN: Remember the double 'r' in the '-currency' portion, and that the plural changes 'y' to 'ies': 'cryptocurrencies'.

fr: N'oubliez pas le double 'r' dans la partie '-currency', et que au pluriel, le 'y' devient 'ies' : 'cryptocurrencies'.

💬 Exemples

Bitcoin was the first widely adopted cryptocurrency, launched in 2009.

Le bitcoin a été la première cryptomonnaie largement adoptée, lancée en 2009.
Many investors diversify their portfolios by holding multiple cryptocurrencies.

De nombreux investisseurs diversifient leurs portefeuilles en détenant plusieurs cryptomonnaies.