English–French

“charge” in French

French

Alsoinculper · recharger

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaʁʒe/

Example

Je dois charger mon téléphone ce soir.

I need to charge my phone tonight.

Illustration for charger (charge)

How to say “charge” in French

“Charge” in French is charger.

An imposed load that a thing carries or a person takes on, including goods, electrical energy, or a task.

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

Example sentences with charger

Je peux charger mon portable sur la prise du salon.

I can charge my phone at the living room outlet.

Tips for using charger

  • When charger refers to entrusting work to someone, charger quelqu'un de... is transitive, whereas se charger de... means taking responsibility for the matter.

Other French words for “charge”

Le juge a décidé d'inculper l'accusé.

The judge decided to charge the accused.

Je dois recharger mon téléphone.

I have to charge my phone.

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