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generator in French

generator in French is générateur, générateur électrique — generator means a machine that converts mechanical energy or fuel into electricity.

generator in French

générateur
noun
Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
générateur électrique
noun
Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

What does "generator" mean?

  1. noun A machine that converts mechanical energy or fuel into electricity.
    "They ran a portable generator during the power outage."
  2. noun A person or thing that produces or causes something.
    "Tourism is a major generator of jobs in the region."
  3. noun (computing) A piece of code or a tool that automatically produces output, such as random data or content, from given inputs.
    "He used an online name generator to come up with usernames."

generator in a sentence

  • They ran a portable generator during the power outage.
  • The hospital's backup generator kicked in within seconds.
  • Tourism is a major generator of jobs in the region.
  • He used an online name generator to come up with usernames.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "generator" in French?

"generator" in French is générateur, générateur électrique. generator means: A machine that converts mechanical energy or fuel into electricity.

How do you use "generator" in a sentence?

Example: "They ran a portable generator during the power outage." In French, "generator" is générateur, générateur électrique.

Are there other ways to say "generator" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "generator": générateur, générateur électrique.

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