iPad
The English phrase "ipad" is translated into French as iPad.
The term refers to the tablet computer produced by Apple Inc.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word iPad is masculine in French. For example, it is preceded by the masculine article un in the phrase un iPad.
Did you know?
- In France, the term tablette is often used generically, but using iPad as a generic term for any tablet is common, similar to how 'Kleenex' is used for tissues.
- While iPad is masculine, the general word for tablet, tablette, is feminine. This creates a gender shift when switching from the brand name to the category name.
- When French speakers use the word iPad, they often maintain the English pronunciation of the 'i', whereas they would pronounce a French word starting with 'i' differently.
Examples in context
- Tom a un iPad.Tom has an iPad.This sentence is useful for stating possession of an iPad.Tatoeba #6878311 by GB3, translation #6878299 by Hybrid
- Elle veut un iPad de quatrième génération.She wants a fourth generation iPad.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a specific generation of an iPad.Tatoeba #1966801 by sacredceltic, translation #1966585 by Spamster
- Je n'avais jamais pensé que je voudrais acheter un iPad.I never thought I'd want to buy an iPad.This sentence is useful for discussing a past thought about purchasing an iPad.Tatoeba #2026822 by sacredceltic, translation #2026567 by CK
- Je possède la tablette iPad depuis quelques mois maintenant.I've owned the iPad for a few months now.
- Pouvez-vous me présenter les fonctionnalités de l'iPad ?Could you introduce me to the features of the iPad?
- J'adore jouer à des jeux sur mon iPad.I love playing games on my iPad.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are at a tech store.
- ChloéTu veux tester cet iPad ?Do you want to test this iPad?
- LucasOui, l'écran est magnifique.Yes, the screen is magnificent.
- ChloéLucas, regarde comme il est léger.Lucas, look how light it is.
- LucasC'est vrai, il est très pratique.It's true, it is very practical.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.