technologies de l'information et de la communication
To say information communication and technology in French, use technologies de l'information et de la communication. The field is usually shortened to les TIC.
technologies de l'information et de la communication names the field of computing, networks and digital communication, often called ICT in English.
What does it mean word for word?
Word for word the phrase reads technologies of the information and of the communication.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, technologies de l'information et des communications is sometimes used instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural technologies is the standard way to name the field. The singular technologie de l'information et de la communication can be used for one specific application. When you mean the field as a whole, use the article les before the acronym, as in les TIC.
Did you know?
- The word communication is built from the Latin root for 'sharing', highlighting that the term describes more than just moving data.
- In French administrative and legal texts, the phrasing of technologies de l'information et de la communication is often treated as a rigid legal entity to ensure it covers all digital mediums, from radio to the internet.
- The plural les TIC is almost always used with a definite article in French, whereas English speakers often drop 'the' when referring to 'ICT' as a general field of study.
Examples in context
- Dans notre entreprise, nous nous spécialisons dans les technologies de l'information et de la communication .In our company, we specialize in information communication and technology.
- Il étudie les technologies de l'information et de la communication.He is studying information communication and technology.
- Le budget pour les technologies de l'information et de la communication augmente.The budget for information communication and technology is increasing.
- Nous utilisons les technologies de l'information et de la communication.We use information communication and technology.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are discussing their university courses.
- EmmaQuel cours as-tu choisi pour ce semestre, Gabriel ?Which course did you choose for this semester, Gabriel?
- GabrielJ'ai choisi un cours sur les technologies de l'information et de la communication.I chose a course on information and communication technologies.
- EmmaC'est passionnant, est-ce que c'est difficile ?That's exciting, is it difficult?
- GabrielOui, mais c'est très utile pour ma carrière.Yes, but it is very useful for my career.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries communication, de, et, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
