French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
cliquer
Pronunciation
IPA/klike/
Meaning
- verbclick
Example
Pour ouvrir le lien, cliquez ici.
To open the link, click here.
More examples
Pour sélectionner l'option, cliquez une fois.
To select the option, click once.
Core concept
A pointer lands on a screen element and triggers an action with one click.
Common phrases
cliquer sur un lien
click on a link
cliquer sur le bouton
click on the button
cliquer deux fois
click twice
Similar words
toucher: Lightly touching a screen or surface with a finger to operate it.
appuyer: Applying pressure with a finger or hand to a button or switch.
double-cliquer: Pressing a mouse button twice in quick succession.
sélectionner: Choosing the desired item from a group of options.
Definition in French
Effectuer un clic avec une souris ou un dispositif similaire pour sélectionner, ouvrir ou activer un élément à l'écran.
Word origin
French cliquer comes from English click, adapted as a regular French -er verb as computer use spread.
Usage tips
- French uses cliquer sur for clicking a link or button, so the preposition sur is normally required before the target.
Opposites
- ignorerignoreverb
Related words
- cliquableclickableadjective
- cliquéclickedadjective
- recliquerclick againverb