French word

télécommunication

Pronunciation

IPA/telekomynikasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nountelecommunications

Example

La télécommunication est un secteur en croissance.

Telecommunications is a growing sector.

Illustration for télécommunication (telecommunications)

More examples

J'ai un problème de télécommunication depuis ce matin.

I've had a telecommunications problem since this morning.

Core concept

Information crossing distance through electrical or electronic signals to connect separate locations.

Common phrases

  • problème de télécommunication

    telecommunications problem

  • panne de télécommunication

    telecommunications outage

Similar words

internet: A worldwide system and service for connecting computers and devices to exchange data.
téléphone: A device, connection, or service for carrying voice calls over distance.
réseau: An arrangement of connected devices that exchange data with one another.
télécoms: An informal term for telecommunications companies and networks.

Definition in French

Transmission d'informations à distance par des moyens électriques ou électroniques, incluant la voix, les données et les images.

Word origin

French formed télécommunication by adding the Greek-derived prefix télé- to communication, which comes through French from Latin communicare.

Usage tips

  • The technical field is often shortened to les télécoms in French, while télécommunication is the full formal term.

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