telegraph in French

telegraph in French is télégraphe, télégraphier, dépêcher — telegraph means a system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

telegraph in French

télégraphe

noun

(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

télégraphier

verb

To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.

dépêcher

verb

To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.

What does "telegraph" mean?

noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.
"The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum."
verb To unintentionally reveal an intention through an obvious sign, gesture, or expression.
"Don't telegraph your surprise when we walk in with the cake."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

telegraph in a sentence

The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum.
Operators once tapped out messages on the telegraph using a short code of dots and dashes.
Don't telegraph your surprise when we walk in with the cake.
His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie.

Similar words in French

advertise broadcast cable give away signal telegraphy wire

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telegraph" in French?

"telegraph" in French is télégraphe, télégraphier, dépêcher. telegraph means: A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

How do you use "telegraph" in a sentence?

Example: "The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum." In French, "telegraph" is télégraphe, télégraphier, dépêcher.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "telegraph": télégraphe, télégraphier, dépêcher.

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