French word

appareil

Pronunciation

IPA/apaʁɛj/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmachine

Example

L'appareil ne fonctionne plus.

The machine no longer works.

Illustration for appareil (machine)

More examples

J'ai oublié mon appareil photo à la maison.

I forgot my camera at home.

Core concept

A coordinated set of parts that performs a practical technical function.

Common phrases

  • appareil photo

    camera

  • appareil électroménager

    household appliance

  • appareil électrique

    electrical appliance

Similar words

électroménager: An electrically powered appliance used in the home.
équipement: A collection of equipment and supplies used for an activity or place.
appareil photo: A camera that captures light to record images and take photographs.

Definition in French

Objet ou ensemble de pièces conçu pour remplir une fonction technique ou mécanique.

Word origin

French appareil comes through Old French from Latin apparatus, meaning equipment or preparation, from apparare, meaning to prepare or arrange.

Usage tips

  • Appareil is masculine, so the standard definite forms are l'appareil before a vowel and un appareil in the singular.

Other meanings

  • devicenoun
  • equipmentnoun
  • instrumentnoun

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