J'utilise un ordinateur tous les jours.
English: I use a computer daily.
ordinateur /ɔʁdinatˈœʁ/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "computer".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Maison et Technologie
- Source term
- computer
- Translation
- ordinateur
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "l'".
| Dictionary form | ordinateur |
|---|---|
| Article | l' |
| Gender/article class | elided article |
| Regular/likely plural | ordinateurs |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + l'ordinateur
- Examples
- C'est l'ordinateur.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Maison et Technologie.
Example Sentences
Cet ordinateur vous aidera à travailler chaque jour.
English: This computer will help you work every day.
Je travaille sur mon ordinateur toute la journée.
English: I work on my computer all day.
L'ordinateur est sur le bureau.
English: The computer is on the desk.
Elle achète un nouvel ordinateur pour l'école.
English: She buys a new computer for school.
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