English–French

“phone” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/telefɔn/

Example

Je dois charger mon téléphone.

I have to charge my phone.

Illustration for téléphone (phone)

How to say “phone” in French

“Phone” in French is téléphone.

An unseen voice path linking people who are not together, with a handset or service making the link possible.

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

Example sentences with téléphone

Mon téléphone est en mode silencieux.

My phone is on silent mode.

Tips for using téléphone

  • For the activity of calling, common expressions include passer un coup de téléphone and être au téléphone, rather than translating every use with 'phone' as a noun.

Other French words for “phone”

J'ai reçu un appel téléphonique.

I received a phone call.

“phone” in other languages