French Conversation · Level 146
30 words
French word
électronique
Pronunciation
IPA/elɛktʁonik/
Meaning
- feminine nounelectronic equipment
Example
J'achète de l'électronique au magasin.
I buy electronic equipment at the store.
More examples
Le rayon d'électronique est au fond du magasin.
The electronics department is at the back of the store.
Core concept
A group of circuit-based devices that turns electrical signals into information or controlled actions.
Common phrases
magasin d'électronique
electronics store
rayon d'électronique
electronics department
l'électronique grand public
consumer electronics
Similar words
appareil: A machine or tool designed to perform a specific function.
électroménager: Electrical devices used for household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
gadget: A small, useful electronic product or tool for everyday use.
équipement: A collection of devices and supplies used for work or other activities.
Definition in French
Mot utilisé pour parler des appareils et systèmes qui exploitent des composants électroniques pour traiter l'information ou piloter des fonctions.
Word origin
Électronique combines électron with the suffix -ique, a French formation that came to denote the science, technology, and equipment based on electronic circuits.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses l'électronique as a mass noun for electronics equipment, so des électroniques is not the usual general shopping expression.
Other meanings
- electronicadjective
- electronicsnoun
Opposites
- mécaniquemechanicsnoun
Related words
- électronicienelectronics techniciannoun
- électroniquementelectronicallyadverb