English–French
“switch” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁyptœʁ/
Example
Appuie sur l'interrupteur pour allumer la lampe.
Press the switch to turn on the lamp.
How to say “switch” in French
“Switch” in French is interrupteur.
A small electrical gate that opens or closes a circuit to turn equipment off or on.
Example sentences with interrupteur
L'interrupteur d'éclairage commande la lampe du couloir.
The light switch controls the hallway lamp.
Tips for using interrupteur
- Commutateur usually refers to a switch that changes between connections or positions, while interrupteur commonly opens or closes a circuit.