Appareil (en. Device)

/apaʁɛj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Object or device having a specific function.

He uses a camera to take pictures.

Il utilise un appareil photo pour prendre des photos.

Set of organs that constitutes a system.

The digestive system plays an essential role in digestion.

L'appareil digestif joue un rôle essentiel dans la digestion.

Household appliance.

She bought a new cooking appliance.

Elle a acheté un nouvel appareil de cuisson.

Technical device in a machine.

This device allows measuring temperature.

Cet appareil permet de mesurer la température.

From the Latin 'apparatum', meaning 'preparation' or 'equipment'.

camera

Device used to capture images.

appareil photo

hearing aid

Device that helps improve hearing.

appareil auditif

measuring device

Instrument used to measure quantities or parameters.

appareil de mesure

equipment

Set of materials or tools necessary for an activity.

équipement

device

Element having a precise technical function.

dispositif

tool

Instrument used to carry out manual work.

outil

Electronic device in general, often used in an informal context.

Go get your device, we're going to take a selfie.

Va chercher ton appareil, on va faire un selfie.

A phone or smartphone.

Are you still on your device?

T'es sur ton appareil encore ?