French Conversation · Level 147
30 words
French word
baladeur
Pronunciation
IPA/baladœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounportable music player
Example
J'écoute de la musique avec mon baladeur.
I listen to music with my portable music player.
More examples
Il faut recharger le baladeur avant de partir.
You have to recharge the portable music player before leaving.
Core concept
A small music player carried in a pocket or on a belt while moving.
Common phrases
acheter un baladeur
buy a portable music player
recharger un baladeur
recharge a portable music player
utiliser un baladeur
use a portable music player
Similar words
smartphone: A mobile phone with built-in music playback.
téléphone portable: A mobile phone carried for calls and messaging.
Definition in French
Petit lecteur électronique et transportable conçu pour reproduire de la musique pendant les déplacements.
Word origin
Baladeur combines the verb balader, meaning to take or move around, with the device-forming suffix -eur.
Usage tips
- Baladeur is masculine, so standard forms include un baladeur and le baladeur.