AirPods
The English term AirPods is used in French to refer to the brand of wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple.
In French, you can use the brand name AirPods directly to refer to these specific earbuds.
Which one should you use?
While AirPods is the common brand name, Écouteurs sans fil d'Apple is a formal way to refer to them.
Did you know?
- In French, AirPods is typically treated as masculine plural because the word écouteurs is masculine.
- While 'earbuds' is the English standard, a French speaker might use the word oreillettes to refer specifically to the part that sits in the ear.
- While AirPods is the brand name, French speakers often use the generic term écouteurs for any earbuds, but they use the term casque specifically for over-ear headphones.
Examples in context
- J'ai récemment acheté les écouteurs sans fil d'Apple. Ils fonctionnent à merveille!I recently bought Apple's wireless earphones. They work wonderfully!
- Hier, j'ai perdu mes AirPods dans le métro. Je suis tellement déçu(e)!Yesterday, I lost my AirPods in the subway. I'm so disappointed!
- Mes AirPods sont dans mon sac.My AirPods are in my bag.
- Est-ce que tu as des AirPods ?Do you have AirPods?
- Je cherche mes AirPods partout.I am looking for my AirPods everywhere.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are getting ready to go for a walk.
- LucasChloé, est-ce que tu as vu mes AirPods ?Chloé, have you seen my AirPods?
- ChloéOui, ils sont sur la table.Yes, they are on the table.
- LucasMerci, je ne les trouvais plus.Thanks, I couldn't find them anymore.
- ChloéDe rien, Lucas !You're welcome, Lucas!
