French Conversation · Level 4
88 words
French word
robot
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁobo/
Meaning
- masculine nounrobot
Example
Est-ce que le robot fonctionne encore ?
Does the robot still work?
More examples
L'aspirateur robot nettoie le salon.
The robot vacuum cleaner cleans the living room.
Core concept
A programmable machine carrying out tasks automatically instead of a person.
Common phrases
aspirateur robot
robot vacuum cleaner
robot domestique
household robot
robot de cuisine
kitchen robot
Similar words
machine: A powered device that moves things or carries out work.
appareil: An instrument or device used for a specific purpose.
automate: A machine that automatically follows set procedures.
drone: An unmanned flying machine controlled remotely or automatically.
Definition in French
Appareil mécanique ou électronique programmable qui accomplit des tâches automatiquement, souvent pour remplacer ou assister l'être humain.
Word origin
French robot was borrowed from Czech robot, a term popularized internationally by Karel Capek's 1920 play R.U.R., from robota, meaning forced labor.
Usage tips
- Robot is masculine, so standard forms include un robot and le robot, and the final t is silent in pronunciation.