French word

icône

Pronunciation

IPA/ikon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounicon

Example

Clique sur l'icône pour ouvrir le fichier.

Click the icon to open the file.

Illustration for icône (icon)

More examples

Cliquez sur l'icône en haut à droite.

Click on the icon in the upper right.

Core concept

A compact picture carrying an identity or function, from a sacred image to a screen shortcut.

Common phrases

  • cliquer sur l'icône

    click on the icon

  • l'icône du bureau

    desktop icon

  • icône d'application

    application icon

Similar words

bouton: A small control on a screen or machine that activates a function when pressed.
emoji: A small message picture used to show an emotion or reaction.
raccourci: A short screen link that quickly opens a particular app or file.

Definition in French

Petite image ou symbole visuel utilisé pour représenter une fonction, un fichier, une personne célèbre ou une figure sacrée.

Word origin

The Greek noun eikōn passed into Latin icon and then French as icône, with the meaning extending from an image to a symbolic person and a computer symbol.

Usage tips

  • In digital contexts, French uses cliquer sur l'icône, with sur identifying the item being clicked.

Other meanings

  • symbolnoun

Related words

  • iconiqueiconicadjective

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