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handset in French

handset in French is combiné, combiné téléphonique — handset means the part of a telephone that you hold to talk and listen.

handset in French

combiné
noun
The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.
combiné téléphonique
noun
The part of a landline telephone containing both receiver and transmitter (and sometimes dial), held in the hand.

What does "handset" mean?

  1. noun The part of a telephone that you hold to talk and listen.
    "She picked up the handset and dialed the number."
  2. noun A mobile phone.
    "The new handset comes with a bigger battery than last year's model."
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handset in a sentence

  • She picked up the handset and dialed the number.
  • The new handset comes with a bigger battery than last year's model.

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What is "handset" in French?

"handset" in French is combiné, combiné téléphonique. handset means: The part of a telephone that you hold to talk and listen.

How do you use "handset" in a sentence?

Example: "She picked up the handset and dialed the number." In French, "handset" is combiné, combiné téléphonique.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "handset": combiné, combiné téléphonique.

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