French word

micro-ordinateur

Pronunciation

IPA/mikʁoɔʁdinatœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpersonal computer

Example

J'ai acheté un micro-ordinateur hier.

I bought a personal computer yesterday.

Illustration for micro-ordinateur (personal computer)

More examples

N'oublie pas de sauvegarder les fichiers du micro-ordinateur.

Don't forget to back up the microcomputer's files.

Core concept

A compact desktop or laptop serving one person's everyday digital work.

Common phrases

  • mettre à jour un micro-ordinateur

    update a microcomputer

  • sauvegarder les fichiers d'un micro-ordinateur

    back up a microcomputer's files

Similar words

ordinateur: A general electronic device used to process data and perform calculations.
PC: An abbreviation for personal computer.
ordi: A casual shortened term for a personal computer.
ordinateur portable: A small computer designed for easy transport.

Definition in French

Ordinateur de petite taille destiné à un seul utilisateur pour des usages personnels ou de bureau.

Word origin

Micro- combines with ordinateur, a noun formed from ordonner with the suffix -ateur and used in modern French for a computing machine.

Usage tips

  • Micro-ordinateur is understandable but sounds formal or dated in many contexts, where ordinateur or PC is more usual.

Other meanings

  • computernoun

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