French word

programme

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁogʁam/

Meaning

  • masculine nounplan

Example

Nous avons discuté du programme pour la fête.

We discussed the plan for the party.

Illustration for programme (plan)

More examples

Le programme de la réunion a été modifié.

The plan for the meeting was modified.

Core concept

A prepared framework showing what happens, when it happens, or what a project includes.

Common phrases

  • le programme de la réunion

    the plan for the meeting

  • modifier le programme

    modify the plan

  • respecter le programme

    adhere to the plan

Similar words

plan: A proposed approach outlining how a goal will be achieved.
projet: An organized effort planned and carried out for a specific purpose.
agenda: A record of daily commitments, appointments, and planned activities.
horaire: A timetable specifying the times of activities or travel.

Definition in French

Plan ou suite d'activités prévues pour coordonner un projet, un événement ou une journée.

Word origin

The word entered French through Latin from Greek programma, formed from pro, meaning before, and gramma, meaning something written.

Usage tips

  • French programme covers plans, schedules, and broadcast shows, so context determines whether it means a plan or a TV or radio program.

Other meanings

  • television programnoun
  • schedulenoun
  • programnoun

Opposites

  • improvisationimprovisationnoun

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