souris d'ordinateur
The English phrase "computer mouse" is translated into French as souris d'ordinateur.
This phrase refers to the handheld device used to control a cursor on a computer screen. While the full term is souris d'ordinateur, French speakers will often simply say souris once the context of computing is already established.
What does it mean word for word?
The word souris is the literal translation for the animal mouse.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun souris is feminine, meaning you would use the feminine article une (a mouse) rather than the masculine un. Note that souris is the same in both its singular and plural forms.
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Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'une nouvelle souris d'ordinateur pour mon travail.I need a new computer mouse for my work.
- Est-ce que tu utilises une souris ou un trackpad pour ton ordinateur ?Do you use a mouse or a trackpad for your computer?
- J'ai besoin d'une nouvelle souris d'ordinateur.I need a new computer mouse.
- La souris d'ordinateur est sur le bureau.The computer mouse is on the desk.
- Est-ce que cette souris d'ordinateur fonctionne sans fil ?Does this computer mouse work wirelessly?
Example conversation
Manon is setting up her desk and asks Lucas for help.
- ManonLucas, je ne trouve pas ma souris d'ordinateur.Lucas, I can't find my computer mouse.
- LucasElle est peut-être dans le tiroir.Maybe it is in the drawer.
- ManonAh oui, je la vois maintenant !Ah yes, I see it now!
- LucasParfait, tu peux commencer à travailler.Perfect, you can start working.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries souris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
