French word

distributeur

Pronunciation

IPA/distʁibytœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounvending machine

Example

Je prends un café au distributeur.

I get a coffee from the vending machine.

Illustration for distributeur (vending machine)

More examples

Le distributeur de boissons est juste à côté du bureau.

The drink vending machine is right next to the office.

Core concept

A machine that receives payment and automatically hands over the selected item or cash.

Common phrases

  • distributeur de boissons

    drink vending machine

  • distributeur de billets

    ATM

  • distributeur de snacks

    snack vending machine

Similar words

distributeur de boissons: A machine that automatically dispenses chilled drinks or canned beverages after payment.
distributeur de billets: A machine that dispenses banknotes after accepting a card and PIN.
automate: A small machine operated through a panel to issue tickets or goods automatically.

Definition in French

Désigne une machine ou un appareil chargé de distribuer automatiquement des objets (ou, selon le type, de l'argent) en échange d'un paiement.

Word origin

The noun distributeur derives from the verb distribuer plus -teur, a suffix used for an agent or device, with Latin roots behind the verb.

Usage tips

  • Distributeur automatique de billets specifically means an ATM, while distributeur de boissons identifies a drinks machine.

Other meanings

  • ATMnoun
  • distributornoun

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