appareil photo /apaʁˈɛjfotˈo/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "camera".

See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Maison et Mobilier

Translation and Meaning

  • Word: l' appareil photo
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: camera
  • IPA: /apaʁˈɛjfotˈo/
  • CEFR Level: A1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: l'
  • Topic: French Maison et Mobilier
  • Image:Photo of appareil photo (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Appareil photo est important dans ce maison. English: A camera is important in this house.
  • Je vois appareil photo dans la chambre. English: I see a camera in the bedroom.
  • Nous parlons de appareil photo aujourd'hui. English: We are talking about cameras today.

When and How to Use "appareil photo"

Use "appareil photo" when you want to talk about "camera" in French. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Maison et Mobilier topic. Because it appears in A1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "appareil photo" mean in French?

"appareil photo" is the French word for "camera".

What CEFR level is "appareil photo"?

"appareil photo" is tagged at CEFR A1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "appareil photo"?

"appareil photo" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "appareil photo" in a sentence?

Appareil photo est important dans ce maison.

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