How to Say “Ipad” in French

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.
  • 7 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Chloé and Lucas are at a tech store.

  1. Chloé

    Tu veux tester cet iPad ?
    Do you want to test this iPad?
  2. Lucas

    Oui, l'écran est magnifique.
    Yes, the screen is magnificent.
  3. Chloé

    Lucas, regarde comme il est léger.
    Lucas, look how light it is.
  4. Lucas

    C'est vrai, il est très pratique.
    It's true, it is very practical.

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