French Conversation · Level 34
75 words
French word
charger
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃaʁʒe/
Meaning
- verbcharge
Example
Je dois charger mon téléphone ce soir.
I need to charge my phone tonight.
More examples
Je peux charger mon portable sur la prise du salon.
I can charge my phone at the living room outlet.
Core concept
An imposed load that a thing carries or a person takes on, including goods, electrical energy, or a task.
Common phrases
charger son portable
charge his phone
charger l'ordinateur portable
charge the laptop
charger la batterie du téléphone
charge the phone battery
Similar words
recharger: Put electricity into a battery or device again.
alimenter: Supply power to a device or circuit so it can operate.
confier: Entrust a task or responsibility to someone.
facturer: Charge a fee for a product or service.
Definition in French
Mettre ou imposer une charge matérielle, électrique ou morale sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, par exemple charger une batterie, charger un camion ou charger quelqu'un d'une tâche.
Word origin
The history of charger begins with Late Latin carricare, formed from carrus, meaning cart, through Old French chargier, with later senses for duties and electrical power.
Usage tips
- When charger refers to entrusting work to someone, charger quelqu'un de... is transitive, whereas se charger de... means taking responsibility for the matter.