French word

affichage

Pronunciation

IPA/afiʃaʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundisplay

Example

L'affichage indique une erreur sur l'écran.

The display shows an error on the screen.

Illustration for affichage (display)

More examples

L'affichage des horaires a été mis à jour.

The schedule display has been updated.

Core concept

Information brought out into view, either as a posted notice or as on-screen output.

Common phrases

  • écran d'affichage

    display screen

  • affichage dynamique

    digital display

  • affichage des horaires

    schedule display

Similar words

message: Information expressed through text or images.
panneau: A standing board giving directions or warnings near a road or building.
affiche: A printed poster attached to a wall or noticeboard for information or advertising.
signalisation: Signs and markings that guide movement or indicate hazards on roads or at facilities.

Definition in French

Désigne le contenu affiché ou l'action d'afficher, souvent employé pour des messages destinés au public sur un support visible.

Word origin

French formed affichage from afficher and -age, with afficher descending from Old French afichier, a verb for fixing or posting something visibly.

Usage tips

  • S'afficher can mean to be displayed or to show off, so the reflexive form changes meaning with context.

Other meanings

  • postingnoun

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