French word

utilisateur

Pronunciation

IPA/ytilizatœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounuser

Example

Cet utilisateur est déjà inscrit.

This user is already registered.

Illustration for utilisateur (user)

More examples

L'utilisateur a laissé un avis positif.

The user left a favorable review.

Core concept

A person operating a device, software program, or service to access its functions.

Common phrases

  • nouvel utilisateur

    new user

  • utilisateur régulier

    regular user

Similar words

usager: A person who uses a service or facility.
client: A person who buys or contracts for goods or services and pays for them.
consommateur: A person who buys and actually uses or consumes goods or services.
abonné: A person registered for a service and using it regularly.

Definition in French

Désigne la personne qui se sert d'un équipement, d'un logiciel ou d'un service.

Word origin

Utilisateur derives from the French verb utiliser, meaning 'to use', with the suffix -ateur forming a noun for a person who performs an action.

Usage tips

  • Utilisateur is masculine, while the feminine form is utilisatrice; both refer to a user rather than necessarily a paying customer.

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