salle informatique
The English phrase "computer lab" is translated into French as salle informatique.
A salle informatique refers to a space for using on-site computers, usually as part of an institution such as a school or library. In a school or university setting, salle informatique is the standard way to refer to a computer lab.
Meaning: space for using on-site computers, usually as part of an institution such as a school or library (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of salle (room) and informatique (computer science/IT), literally meaning 'computer science room'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, salle d'ordinateurs is used to mean "computer lab".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take an 's': salles informatiques.
Did you know?
- The word informatique is a unique portmanteau created by blending 'information' and 'automatique'.
- If you are in a French-speaking environment and need a computer but cannot find the salle informatique, you might look for a médiathèque, which is a modern library focusing on digital media.
- The French word informatique is used where English would use 'IT' (Information Technology), but it encompasses both the hardware and the software logic.
Examples in context
- Le professeur nous a donné rendez-vous à la salle d'informatique après les cours.The professor asked us to meet at the computer lab after class.
- Le laboratoire d'informatique de l'université est équipé d'ordinateurs de haute performance.The university's computer laboratory is equipped with high-performance computers.
- On se retrouve à la salle d'ordis de la bibliothèque après les cours ?Shall we meet at the computer lab in the library after class?
- Viens, on va chercher cet article à la salle info et l'imprimer avant le cours.Come on, let's go to the computer lab and print out that article before class.
- Vas-tu à la salle d'ordinateurs cet après-midi ?Are you going to the computer lab this afternoon?
- Je vais travailler à la salle informatique à la bibliothèque.I'm going to work at the computer lab in the library.
- La salle informatique est ouverte le soir.The computer lab is open in the evening.
- Où se trouve la salle informatique ?Where is the computer lab?
- Je travaille dans la salle informatique de l'école.I am working in the school computer lab.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking at school.
- LucasLéa, tu vas à la salle informatique ?Léa, are you going to the computer lab?
- LéaOui, je dois finir mon projet.Yes, I have to finish my project.
- LucasJe peux venir avec toi ?Can I come with you?
- LéaBien sûr, on y va ensemble.Of course, let's go together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries informatique, salle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
