French word

système

Pronunciation

IPA/sistɛm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsystem

Example

Le système fonctionne bien.

The system works well.

Illustration for système (system)

More examples

Le système d'alarme s'est déclenché cette nuit.

The alarm system was triggered last night.

Core concept

A framework of connected elements that produces a particular result.

Common phrases

  • système d'alarme

    alarm system

  • système de sécurité

    security system

  • système de paiement

    payment system

Similar words

organisation: A way of organizing people and work to achieve a goal.
structure: The underlying framework of internal arrangements and roles.

Definition in French

Organisation cohérente d'éléments, de règles ou de pièces permettant une fonction.

Word origin

The French noun système was borrowed from Latin systema, which comes from Greek systēma for an organized combination of parts.

Usage tips

  • In the colloquial expression système D, the word refers to resourceful improvisation or making do.

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