diode
/djɔd/feminine
The English phrase 'diode' is translated into French as diode.
The term refers to an electronic device. You may also see the term Diode semi-conductrice used specifically to describe a semiconductor diode.
Meaning: electronic device (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/djɔd/
Did you know?
- If a French speaker refers to a diode de redressement, they are talking about a rectifier diode, which is essential for converting alternating current to direct current.
- The French term diode was borrowed directly from the English word 'diode'.
- When discussing light-emitting components, a French speaker will almost always use the specific term LED (pronounced 'el-é-dé') or diode électroluminescente rather than just 'diode'.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'acheter une diode pour réparer ma télévision.I need to buy a diode to repair my television.
- Assurez-vous de bien brancher la diode dans le circuit.Make sure to properly connect the diode in the circuit.
- Les diodes sont utilisées dans de nombreux appareils électroniques.Diodes are used in various electronic devices.
- Cette diode est grillée.This diode is burnt out.
- Il faut remplacer la diode rouge.The red diode needs to be replaced.
- La diode contrôle le courant.The diode controls the current.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are repairing a small electronic device in a workshop.
- GabrielEst-ce que la diode fonctionne ?Does the diode work?
- ManonNon, cette diode est cassée.No, this diode is broken.
- GabrielJe vais chercher une nouvelle diode.I am going to look for a new diode.
- ManonD'accord, merci Gabriel.Okay, thanks Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diode” translations and entries diode, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diode, CC BY-SA 4.0.
