French word

tester

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛste/

Meaning

  • verbtest

Example

Je teste la nouvelle application ce soir.

I am testing the new app tonight.

Illustration for tester (test)

More examples

Ils testent la connexion avant la réunion.

They test the connection before the meeting.

Core concept

A practical check of something in operation to see whether it works, meets a standard, or suits a purpose.

Common phrases

  • tester une application

    test an application

  • tester un produit

    test a product

Similar words

essayer: Trying out a product or method to determine whether it is suitable.
vérifier: Confirming that a fact or operation is correct.

Definition in French

Essayer concrètement quelque chose afin d'en contrôler le fonctionnement, la qualité ou l'adéquation.

Word origin

French tester is formed from test, borrowed from English, plus the French verb ending -er; test ultimately goes back through Old French to Latin testa, meaning "pot" or "shell".

Usage tips

  • Tester usually takes a direct object, as in tester une application, while essayer also commonly introduces an activity or action with de.

Related words

  • testeurtesternoun
  • testabletestableadjective

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