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.
"News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes."
verb To unintentionally reveal an intention through an obvious sign, gesture, or expression.
"His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie."

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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

News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes.
His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie.
The boxer telegraphed his punch, giving his opponent time to dodge.

Similar words in French

advertise betray broadcast give away signal 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: "News once travelled by telegraph across continents in minutes." 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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