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informaticien

computer scientist

noun an-for-mah-tee-SYAN Rare

Also means

IT professional

Usage Note

Informaticien refers specifically to someone who works in computing or computer science, distinct from ingénieur informatique (software engineer). The feminine form is informaticienne. The field itself is called l'informatique.

Examples

"L'informaticien a résolu le problème rapidement."

Natural Translation

The computer scientist solved the problem quickly.

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