English–French

“cathode-ray” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/katodik/

Example

Mon écran cathodique fonctionne encore.

My cathode-ray screen still works.

Illustration for cathodique (cathode-ray)

How to say “cathode-ray” in French

“Cathode-ray” in French is cathodique.

The heavy, deep-bodied screen technology associated with older televisions and computer monitors.

Full entry for cathodique: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cathodique

On peut encore trouver des télévisions cathodiques d'occasion.

You can still find used cathode-ray televisions.

Tips for using cathodique

  • In technical contexts, cathodique can also mean cathodic, so écran or tube makes the older-display sense clear.

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