French word

programmation

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁogʁamasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprogramming

Example

La programmation informatique demande de la logique.

Computer programming requires logical thinking.

Illustration for programmation (programming)

More examples

J'apprends la programmation pour créer des applications.

I'm learning programming to create applications.

Core concept

A planned line-up in which each item has a place and a purpose.

Common phrases

  • programmation informatique

    computer programming

  • langage de programmation

    programming language

  • cours de programmation

    programming course

Similar words

programme: A set of instructions or processes created to achieve a specific purpose.
code: Instructions and data written in text or symbols for a computer.
logiciel: A computer program prepared for people to use.

Definition in French

Fait d'établir une suite ordonnée d'instructions ou d'éléments pour obtenir un résultat, par exemple écrire du code, planifier une émission ou organiser un planning.

Word origin

The noun programmation was formed from programmer and -ation; programmer developed from programme, a word borrowed through Latin from Greek programma, something written beforehand.

Usage tips

  • French uses programmation for both software coding and scheduling, with context such as programmation informatique or programmation télévisée clarifying the sense.

Other meanings

  • schedulingnoun

Opposites

  • improvisationimprovisationnoun
  • spontanéitéspontaneitynoun

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