codage
/kɔ.daʒ/
The French word for coding is codage.
The term codage refers to the process of writing computer software code. In more professional or broader contexts, you might encounter terms like programmation for the act of programming or développement logiciel to describe the broader process of software development.
Meaning: process of writing computer software code (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /kɔ.daʒ/.
Did you know?
- While codage refers to the technical act, French speakers use the verb pisser du code, which literally means 'to pee code', to describe writing software rapidly and sloppily.
- In French, codage often refers to the act of encrypting data or creating a cipher, whereas English speakers use 'coding' almost exclusively for software development.
- French developers frequently use the English word 'coding' as an anglicism in casual conversation, even though codage is the correct term.
Examples in context
- Je vais coder ce soirI am going to code tonight
- Je passe mon temps à bidouiller du codeI spend my time tinkering with code
- La programmation est une compétence précieuse dans le monde numérique moderne.Programming is a valuable skill in the modern digital world.
- Je me passionne pour le codage et j'aimerais en faire mon métier.I am passionate about coding and would like to make it my profession.
- Le développement logiciel demande une compréhension approfondie des langages de programmation.Software development requires a deep understanding of programming languages.
- L'informatique est un domaine en constante évolution où le codage joue un rôle central.Computer science is an ever-evolving field in which coding plays a central role.
- Ce weekend, je vais coder un nouveau programme pour résoudre un problème particulier.This weekend, I will code a new program to solve a specific problem.
- Tu sais programmer? J'aimerais apprendre quelques notions de codage.Do you know how to code? I would like to learn some coding basics.
- Le codage est difficile pour moi.Coding is difficult for me.
- Il a appris le codage en ligne.He learned coding online.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their university courses.
- HugoLéa, est-ce que tu aimes le codage ?Léa, do you like coding?
- LéaOui, je trouve ça passionnant !Yes, I find it fascinating!
- HugoMoi, je trouve le codage très difficile.Me, I find coding very difficult.
- LéaJe peux t'aider avec tes exercices, Hugo.I can help you with your exercises, Hugo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry codage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
