Usage Note
Synchroniser is used in both technical contexts (syncing devices, files, clocks) and figurative ones, such as coordinating efforts among team members. The noun synchronisation (f) is a direct derivative. In everyday speech, you might say synchroniser les agendas — 'to sync calendars' — a very common modern usage.
Examples
"Il faut synchroniser les deux fichiers."
Natural Translation
The two files need to be synchronised.
Literal Translation
It is necessary to synchronise the two files.
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