naviguer sur Internet
To browse the internet in French is naviguer sur Internet.
The phrase is used to describe the act of spending time looking at various websites online. While naviguer sur Internet is the standard way to express this, you may also encounter the phrase surfer sur Internet, which is a common way to express the idea of browsing.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb naviguer literally means to navigate, which mirrors the English concept of navigating through different websites.
Which one should you use?
The phrase naviguer sur Internet is the standard expression, whereas Surfer sur Internet is used in a more colloquial sense.
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Examples in context
- Je dois naviguer sur Internet pour trouver des informations pour mon projet.I have to browse the internet to find information for my project.
- Je dois faire des recherches en ligne pour préparer ma présentation.I have to search the internet to prepare my presentation.
- Je vais surfer sur Internet pour trouver des recettes de cuisine.I'm going to browse the internet to find cooking recipes.
- Je passe trop de temps à naviguer sur Internet.I spend too much time browsing the internet.
- J'aime naviguer sur Internet le soir.I like to browse the internet in the evening.
- Elle passe du temps à naviguer sur Internet.She spends time browsing the internet.
- Il ne fait que naviguer sur Internet.He does nothing but browse the internet.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are talking about their free time.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu fais quand tu t'ennuies, Emma ?What do you do when you're bored, Emma?
- EmmaEn général, je préfère naviguer sur Internet.Generally, I prefer to browse the internet.
- LucasTu cherches des choses précises ?Are you looking for specific things?
- EmmaNon, je regarde juste des articles au hasard.No, I just look at random articles.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Internet, internet, naviguer, sur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
