French word

profil

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁofil/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprofile

Example

J'ai mis à jour mon profil.

I updated my profile.

Illustration for profil (profile)

More examples

J'ai vérifié ton profil avant de te contacter.

I checked your profile before contacting you.

Core concept

A compact public window onto a person's identity or online presence.

Common phrases

  • mettre à jour son profil

    update one's profile

  • consulter le profil

    view the profile

Similar words

compte: User registration details and records for accessing or managing a service.
bio: A brief statement introducing or describing oneself.
page: A single web page presenting information about a person.
identité: Personal details, such as a name and date of birth, that establish identity.

Definition in French

Ensemble d'informations publiques liées à un compte ou à une personne, destiné à présenter rapidement une identité ou une présence en ligne.

Word origin

French profil entered through Italian profilo and originally denoted a side view or outline before extending to a person's identifying presentation and then to an online account display.

Usage tips

  • The noun profil is masculine, as shown by un profil, ce profil, and son profil.

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