English–French
“battery” in French
How to say “battery” in French
“Battery” in French is pile.
Several units gathered into one compact block, a shape that also gives its name to a small source of electrical power.
Example sentences with pile
Il faut changer la pile du détecteur de fumée.
The smoke detector's battery needs to be changed.
Tips for using pile
- For a remote control, French normally uses pile for the replaceable cell, while batterie commonly indicates a rechargeable battery.
Other French words for “battery”
La batterie de mon téléphone est faible.
The battery in my phone is low.