Hey Google
Hey Google is the English phrase used as the wake word to activate the Google Assistant voice service in French.
Did you know?
- The French language has a tendency to 'francize' English tech terms, but Hey Google is one of the few phrases kept entirely in English for functional reasons.
- The English word 'Hey' is occasionally used as a casual greeting in French slang, though it is usually spelled 'Hé'.
- French speakers often experience 'code-switching' by starting a command with the English Hey Google and immediately switching to French for the request.
Examples in context
- Bonjour Google, quel temps fait-il aujourd'hui?Hello Google, what is the weather like today?
- Hey Google, quel temps fait-il ?Hey Google, what is the weather like?
- J'ai dit Hey Google, mais elle ne répond pas.I said Hey Google, but she isn't responding.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are in the living room trying to play music.
- ChloéHey Google, joue de la musique.Hey Google, play some music.
- NathanElle n'a pas compris ta commande, Chloé.She didn't understand your command, Chloé.
- ChloéEssaie de dire Hey Google plus fort.Try saying Hey Google louder.
- NathanD'accord, je vais réessayer.Okay, I will try again.
