English–French
“generator” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒeneʁatœʁ/
Example
Il faut acheter un générateur pour le chantier.
We need to buy a generator for the construction site.
How to say “generator” in French
“Generator” in French is générateur.
A portable machine that turns fuel or another energy source into usable electricity at a work site or during a blackout.
Example sentences with générateur
Un générateur portable suffit pour le camping.
A portable generator is enough for camping.
Tips for using générateur
- For a portable fuel-powered electricity unit, French often uses groupe électrogène, while générateur is the broader term.