English–French

“computer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔʁdinatœʁ/

Example

Mon ordinateur ne marche plus.

My computer no longer works.

Illustration for ordinateur (computer)

How to say “computer” in French

“Computer” in French is ordinateur.

An electronic machine that turns programmed instructions and input into organized output.

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

Example sentences with ordinateur

Je me connecte à l'ordinateur pour vérifier mes e-mails.

I connect to the computer to check my emails.

Tips for using ordinateur

  • Ordi is a common informal shortening of ordinateur, especially in everyday speech.

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