French word

fichier

Pronunciation

IPA/fiʃje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfile

Example

Peux-tu m'envoyer le fichier par mail ?

Could you send me the file by email?

Illustration for fichier (file)

More examples

Je joins le fichier à mon e-mail.

I attach the file to my email.

Core concept

A named container holding information that can be retrieved, shared, or archived.

Common phrases

  • attacher un fichier

    attach a file

  • envoyer le fichier en pièce jointe

    send the file as an attachment

  • télécharger le fichier

    download the file

Similar words

document: A written or digital record that presents collected information.
pièce jointe: A file or document sent along with an email.
dossier: A folder or collection containing related files or documents.

Definition in French

Ensemble d'informations nommé et stocké pour consultation, transfert ou archivage.

Word origin

The French noun fichier developed from fiche with the suffix -ier, first referring to a card-based record or collection before extending to computer data.

Usage tips

  • Fichier is masculine, so the usual forms are un fichier, ce fichier, and le fichier.

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