téléphone portable /telefˈɔnpɔʁtˈabl/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "cell phone".

See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Technologie et Gadgets

Translation and Meaning

  • Word: téléphone portable
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: cell phone
  • IPA: /telefˈɔnpɔʁtˈabl/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Topic: French Technologie et Gadgets
  • Image:Photo of téléphone portable (French)

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Example Sentences

  • J'ai oublié mon téléphone portable à la maison. English: I left my phone at home.
  • Peux-tu m'appeler sur mon téléphone portable ? English: Can you call me on my cell phone?
  • Elle a acheté un nouveau téléphone portable la semaine dernière. English: She bought a new mobile phone last week.

When and How to Use "téléphone portable"

Use "téléphone portable" when you want to talk about "cell phone" in French. It functions as "noun". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Technologie et Gadgets topic. Because it appears in B1 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 "téléphone portable" mean in French?

"téléphone portable" is the French word for "cell phone".

What CEFR level is "téléphone portable"?

"téléphone portable" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "téléphone portable"?

"téléphone portable" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "téléphone portable" in a sentence?

J'ai oublié mon téléphone portable à la maison.

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