vidéo
/vi.de.o/
The English phrase 'video' is translated into French as vidéo.
The word vidéo refers to a film clip. To specifically refer to a recorded video, you can use Enregistrement vidéo.
Meaning: film clip (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun vidéo is feminine, meaning you use feminine articles such as la or une. To form the plural, simply add an 's' to the end to get vidéos.
How do you pronounce it?
vidéo is pronounced /vi.de.o/ and consists of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, a 'video game' is un jeu vidéo, but the word vidéo here is an adjective and doesn't change form even if there are multiple games.
- French has a specific term clip vidéo for music videos, often shortening it simply to un clip to distinguish them from documentaries or short films.
- The Latin root videō means 'I see', making vidéo a literal description of the act of seeing rather than just a technical label.
Examples in context
- J'ai vu la vidéo.I saw the video.This sentence shows how to use vidéo to say you saw a video.Tatoeba #8954322 by Aiji, translation #3818800 by CK
- Tom fait une vidéo.Tom is making a video.This sentence uses vidéo to describe someone making a video.Tatoeba #7562585 by tras, translation #7544623 by CK
- Il détient une vidéo.He has a video.This sentence uses vidéo to indicate someone has a video.Tatoeba #4626788 by sacredceltic, translation #292520 by CK
- Les résultats de l'étude ont été présentés dans une vidéo explicative.The study results were presented in an explanatory video.
- J'ai trouvé un super clip sur Internet. Tu veux le regarder avec moi ?I found a great video clip on the Internet. Do you want to watch it with me?
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are looking at a phone.
- NathanRegarde cette vidéo de chat.Look at this cat video.
- LéaElle est vraiment mignonne, cette vidéo.This video is really cute.
- NathanTu veux voir la vidéo suivante ?Do you want to see the next video?
- LéaOui, montre-moi, Nathan.Yes, show me, Nathan.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vidéo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vidéo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
