regarde ton téléphone
In French, 'check your phone' is expressed as regarde ton téléphone.
This phrase is used to tell someone to look at a mobile device to see if there are any new messages or notifications. The verb vérifier means to check.
Which one should you use?
While regarde literally means 'look at', it is the standard way to express 'check' when referring to looking at a screen in this context. For a more formal or technical description of the act of checking a device, you can use the neutral infinitive form consulter son téléphone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form regarde ton téléphone uses the informal imperative, suitable for friends or family.
Did you know?
- While regarde ton téléphone focuses on the visual act, a French person might also say check ton téléphone in very casual, modern slang. This anglicism is common among younger generations in urban areas.
- In France, staring at a phone during a meal is often viewed as a significant social breach, far more so than in many English-speaking cultures.
- The term portable is frequently used instead of téléphone because it refers to the device's portability.
Examples in context
- Veuillez vérifier votre téléphone pour voir si vous avez reçu des messages importantsPlease check your phone to see if you've received any important messages
- Pouvez-vous vérifier votre téléphone, s'il vous plaît? Merci!Can you please check your phone? Thank you!
- Regarde ton téléphone, tu as reçu un message.Check your phone, you received a message.
- Regarde ton téléphone, il vibre dans ton sac.Check your phone, it is vibrating in your bag.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are sitting in a cafe.
- GabrielEmma, regarde ton téléphone, il s'allume.Emma, check your phone, it is lighting up.
- EmmaOh, c'est juste une notification de mon application.Oh, it's just a notification from my app.
- GabrielEst-ce que c'est un message important ?Is it an important message?
- EmmaNon, ne t'inquiète pas, Gabriel.No, don't worry, Gabriel.
