computer in French

computer in French is ordinateur — computer means an electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.

computer in French

ordinateur

noun

A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media. [from 20th c.]

What does "computer" mean?

noun An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.
"She bought a new computer for editing video."
noun (dated) A person whose job was to carry out mathematical calculations by hand, before machines took over the role.
"Before electronic computers existed, teams of human computers calculated ballistic tables for the military."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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computer in a sentence

She bought a new computer for editing video.
The company's servers are just very powerful computers running around the clock.
Before electronic computers existed, teams of human computers calculated ballistic tables for the military.

Similar words in French

device workstation

Common French translations

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What is "computer" in French?

"computer" in French is ordinateur. computer means: An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.

How do you use "computer" in a sentence?

Example: "She bought a new computer for editing video." In French, "computer" is ordinateur.

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