distributeur automatique de billets
The English phrase 'cash machine' is translated into French as distributeur automatique de billets.
A cash machine is a device that allows you to withdraw money from your bank account. While distributeur automatique de billets is the full name for this device, be aware that if you use only the word distributeur, you might be referring to a vending machine instead, depending on the context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase distributeur automatique de billets literally translates to 'automatic distributor of banknotes'.
Which one should you use?
In more formal contexts, you may see the term Guichet automatique bancaire, which means 'automatic bank counter'. You may also encounter the abbreviation GAB, which is a formal term understood throughout French-speaking regions. For everyday conversation, the abbreviation DAB is commonly used and stands for distributeur automatique de billets.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The formal abbreviation GAB is understood across all French-speaking regions.
Did you know?
- The word automatique can be used on its own to refer to a car with an automatic transmission, as it is a shortened version of voiture à boîte automatique.
- The formal term Guichet automatique bancaire uses the word guichet, which refers to the small window or teller window where customers are served in a bank.
- The term billets specifically refers to banknotes, distinguishing the cash machine's output from pièces, which are coins.
Examples in context
- Y a-t-il dans les environs un distributeur automatique de billets ?Is there a cash machine near here?This sentence is useful for asking if there is a distributeur automatique de billets nearby.Tatoeba #916257 by sacredceltic, translation #456051 by lukaszpp
- Je vais retirer de l'argent au distributeur automatique de billets.I am going to withdraw money from the cash machine.
- Je cherche un distributeur automatique de billets.I am looking for a cash machine.
- Le distributeur automatique de billets est en panne.The cash machine is out of order.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are walking in the city center.
- ManonHugo, est-ce qu'il y a un distributeur automatique de billets ici ?Hugo, is there a cash machine here?
- HugoOui, il y en a un juste au coin de la rue.Yes, there is one right at the corner of the street.
- ManonSuper, j'ai besoin d'un peu d'argent liquide.Great, I need a little bit of cash.
- HugoDépêche-toi, sinon nous allons être en retard.Hurry up, otherwise we are going to be late.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries automatique, de, distributeur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
