French Conversation · Level 19
89 words
French word
insérer
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃seʁe/
Meaning
- verbinsert
Example
Il a inséré une photo dans le document.
He inserted a photo into the document.
More examples
Tu peux insérer le fichier en cliquant ici.
You can insert the file by clicking here.
Core concept
A piece fitting into a larger whole and becoming part of its structure, whether in a document, file, or device.
Common phrases
insérer un fichier
insert a file
insérer une pièce jointe
insert an attachment
Similar words
mettre: Putting an object in a particular place.
glisser: Sliding an object into a narrow space or gap.
introduire: Putting something inside through an entrance or opening.
placer: Setting an object in its intended position.
Definition in French
Placer quelque chose à l'intérieur d'un autre élément, en particulier dans un texte, un fichier ou un appareil.
Word origin
French insérer comes from Latin inserere, formed from in- meaning "into" and serere meaning "join or plant".
Usage tips
- Insérer is more formal and technical than common alternatives such as mettre or glisser, especially in written instructions.