saisie automatique
feminine
The English word 'autofill' is translated into French as saisie automatique.
In a computing context, 'autofill' refers to a software feature that fills in text fields automatically (noun).
Meaning: software feature that fills in text fields automatically (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term saisie automatique is composed of saisie, meaning 'entry' or 'input' and automatique, meaning 'automatic'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Remplissage automatique is widely understood and used in France, Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, saisie automatique is preceded by the feminine article la (e.g., la saisie automatique).
Did you know?
- The term saisie is also used in French law to describe the 'seizure' of property or assets by a court.
- The word saisie comes from the verb saisir, which means to grab, seize or snatch something by force. In a digital context, it metaphorically describes the act of 'grabbing' or capturing data into a system.
- In a non-computing context, the word automatique can be used as a shorthand for voiture à boîte automatique, meaning an 'automatic transmission car'.
Examples in context
- J'adore la fonction de remplissage automatique sur mon navigateur préféré.I love the autofill function on my favorite browser.
- As-tu activé l'autocomplétion pour faciliter la saisie de tes informations personnelles?Did you activate autofill to make it easier to enter your personal information?
- Le site web propose une option de complétion automatique pour accélérer le processus de commande.The website offers an autofill option to speed up the ordering process.
- La saisie automatique de mon navigateur est activée.My browser's autofill is enabled.
- Cette saisie automatique fait beaucoup d'erreurs.This autofill makes many mistakes.
- Je dois désactiver la saisie automatique pour ce formulaire.I need to disable the autofill for this form.
Example conversation
Léa is trying to fill out an online form on her laptop.
- GabrielTu as fini de remplir le formulaire ?Are you finished filling out the form?
- LéaNon, la saisie automatique remplit n'importe quoi.No, the autofill is filling in nonsense.
- GabrielVérifie bien toutes les informations avant de valider.Check all the information carefully before validating.
- LéaOui, je vais tout corriger manuellement.Yes, I'm going to correct everything manually.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autofill” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries automatique, CC BY-SA 4.0.
