English–French
“vending machine” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/otomat/
Example
Nous avons acheté un billet à l'automate.
We bought a ticket at the vending machine.
How to say “vending machine” in French
“Vending machine” in French is automate.
An unattended machine that carries out a transaction, such as issuing a ticket or accepting payment.
Example sentences with automate
Il y a souvent une file devant l'automate.
There is often a line in front of the ticket vending machine.
Tips for using automate
- Automate is masculine in French, so the usual article is "un automate," despite its final -e.
Other French words for “vending machine”
Je prends un café au distributeur.
I get a coffee from the vending machine.