English–French

“television” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tele/

Example

Je regarde la télé ce soir.

I am watching television tonight.

Illustration for télé (television)

How to say “television” in French

“Television” in French is télé.

The familiar home screen and the stream of programs watched on it, linking a room to events beyond it.

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

Example sentences with télé

Il a éteint la télé avant de dormir.

He turned off the TV before going to sleep.

Tips for using télé

  • Télé can mean either the television set or television programs, whereas téléviseur specifically names the set and is more formal.

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