entrée
/ɑ̃.tʁe/
The French word for input is entrée.
entrée refers to input or the information that is provided. In technical contexts, it is the direct counterpart to sortie (output). Depending on the specific nuance of the information being provided, other terms may be more appropriate: données is used to mean input data, while contribution can express input in the sense of adding value.
Which one should you use?
While entrée is the general term for input, it is specifically paired with sortie when discussing technical output. If you are referring specifically to the data itself, données is used and if you are referring to an intellectual or qualitative input, contribution is the preferred term.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɑ̃.tʁe/ and has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In a restaurant, if you ask for an entrée, you are not asking for the 'input' of a machine, but rather the first course of a meal.
- In the context of computer programming, the physical act of typing characters into a system is often called saisie, derived from the verb saisir, meaning 'to seize' or 'to grasp'.
- The word sortie, which means 'output', is also the word used to describe the way out of a building or an exit in a theater.
Examples in context
- Le client doit fournir les renseignements nécessairesThe customer needs to provide the necessary input
- Merci pour votre contribution précieuseThank you for your valuable input
- Quel est ton avis sur cette question ?What is your input on this matter?
- As-tu des suggestions pour améliorer ce projet ?Do you have any input/suggestions to improve this project?
- Le comité a besoin de vos contributions pour compléter le rapport.The committee needs your input to finalize the report.
- Quel est ton avis sur la nouvelle proposition de projet ?What is your input on the new project proposal?
- J'ai une idée intéressante à partager, tu en penses quoi ?I have an interesting idea to share, what's your input on it?
- Vérifiez l'entrée de données avant de valider.Check the data input before validating.
- L'entrée de l'utilisateur est incorrecte.The user input is incorrect.
- Une erreur s'est produite lors de l'entrée.An error occurred during the input.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are working on a software bug.
- ManonLe programme ne fonctionne pas.The program is not working.
- LucasL'entrée est peut-être mauvaise, Manon.The input might be wrong, Manon.
- ManonTu as raison, Lucas.You are right, Lucas.
- LucasChange l'entrée et essaie encore.Change the input and try again.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry entrée, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
