commandes
/kɔ.mɑ̃d/
The English phrase "commands" is translated into French as commandes.
In a computing context, commandes refers to instructions given to a program to perform specific tasks, such as voice commands. In a commercial context, commandes also refers to orders, such as customer orders placed in a shop or online.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun commandes is derived from the verb commander, which means to command or to order. The singular form of the noun is commande. In French, when using the imperative form to give commands, the subject pronoun is usually omitted. If you do use pronouns within a command, they are placed after the verb and connected with a hyphen.
How do you pronounce it?
The word commandes has two syllables and is pronounced /kɔ.mɑ̃d/.
Did you know?
- In French, the phrase prendre les commandes can mean both taking control of an aircraft and taking over the leadership of a project or organization.
- The English word 'command' is actually a loanword from the Old French comander, meaning to entrust or order.
- The verb commander is used when ordering food, but using it too aggressively in a restaurant can sound like you are barking orders at the staff rather than requesting a meal.
Examples in context
- Il entraîne son chien à obéir aux commandes.He's teaching the dog to follow commands.This sentence shows how a dog might be trained to follow commandes.Tatoeba #12841877 by Hakim, translation #12846210 by rul
- Est-ce que tu utilises uniquement des commandes vocales ?Do you only use voice commands?This sentence illustrates the use of voice commandes.Tatoeba #10730384 by Fenrir, translation #13807460 by tieguy
- Utilisez ce formulaire pour remplir votre demande.Use this form to complete your request.
- Attendez ici, s'il vous plaît.Please wait here.
- Assistez à la réunion demain matin.Attend the meeting tomorrow morning.
- Présentez votre travail avant la fin de la journée.Present your work by the end of the day.
- Entrez dans la salle.Enter the room.
- Attachez vos ceintures.Fasten your seatbelts.
- Fermez la porte, s'il vous plaît.Close the door, please.
- Il tape les commandes dans le terminal.He types the commands into the terminal.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are working in a computer lab.
- NathanTu as réussi à entrer les commandes ?Did you manage to enter the commands?
- ChloéPas tout à fait, je cherche la bonne syntaxe.Not quite, I'm looking for the right syntax.
- NathanLaisse-moi t'aider avec ce script.Let me help you with this script.
- ChloéMerci Nathan, c'est très gentil de ta part.Thanks Nathan, that is very kind of you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry commandes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
