Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| page d'accueil | /paʒ d‿a.kœj/ | feminine |
| accueil | /a.kœj/ | masculine |
| index | /ɛ̃.dɛks/ | masculine |
| page de démarrage | feminine |
The primary way to refer to the main or first page of a website is page d'accueil. The word accueil can be used as a shorthand for "Home" in website menus or buttons. Page de démarrage is typically used for a startup page or a landing page that appears when a program or browser first opens.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase page d'accueil literally translates to "welcome page".
Which one should you use?
While page d'accueil is the standard term for a website's home page, accueil is often used as a shortened label for navigation menus. The term page de démarrage differs because it specifically refers to a startup or landing page rather than a standard website home page.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, page d'accueil is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the word page is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine article la when referring to the home page, as in la page d'accueil.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /paʒ d‿a.kœj/ and consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The term démarrage is derived from the word for starting an engine, making page de démarrage a mechanical metaphor for a browser opening.
- In French, the word accueil is used not only for websites but also to name the physical reception desk in a hotel or office.
- The word page has a dual history that is quite different from its digital meaning. It can stem from the Latin word for a strip of papyrus, or from an Old French word for a young male servant.
Examples in context
- La page d'accueil de notre site est accueillante et facile à naviguer.The home page of our website is welcoming and easy to navigate.
- Cliquez sur la page d'accueil.Click on the home page.
- Le logo renvoie à la page d'accueil.The logo links back to the home page.
- La page d'accueil est très moderne.The home page is very modern.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are looking at a new website design.
- ChloéTu aimes la nouvelle page d'accueil ?Do you like the new home page?
- LucasOui, elle est très intuitive.Yes, it is very intuitive.
- ChloéEst-ce que Lucas a fini le design ?Did Lucas finish the design?
- LucasOui, il a terminé ce matin.Yes, he finished it this morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home page” translations and entries page d'accueil, accueil, index, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries accueil, de, démarrage, index, page, CC BY-SA 4.0.
