connexion
/kɔ.nɛk.sjɔ̃/
In French, the English phrase 'login' is translated as connexion.
The noun connexion refers to the act of logging in or the state of being connected to a service. To describe the actual action of logging in, you would use the verb phrase se connecter.
Meaning: logging in (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /kɔ.nɛk.sjɔ̃/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the English word 'login' when speaking French. Instead, use the French term connexion for standard or formal situations.
Did you know?
- French law recognizes a 'right to disconnect' called déconnexion, which protects employees from having to check work emails after hours.
- French tech circles sometimes use the slang term loguer as a verb for logging in, though this is an Anglicism and is technically incorrect in formal French.
- In French, the noun connexion is used for both digital logins and for physical transfers between two different flight routes or train lines.
Examples in context
- Veuillez entrer votre identifiant pour accéder à votre compte.Please enter your login to access your account.
- Votre nom d'utilisateur est requis pour continuer.Your username is required to proceed.
- Veuillez fournir votre courriel pour vous connecter.Please provide your email to log in.
- Madame, veuillez vous connecter en utilisant votre identifiant.Madam, please log in using your login.
- Mon courriel ne fonctionne pas pour me connecter à cette application.My email doesn't work to log in to this application.
- Saisissez vos informations de connexion.Enter your login information.
- J'ai un problème avec ma connexion.I have a problem with my login.
Example conversation
Emma is helping Hugo with his computer.
- EmmaTu as un problème de connexion ?Are you having a login problem?
- HugoOui, mon mot de passe ne marche pas.Yes, my password isn't working.
- EmmaEssaie de refaire ta connexion maintenant.Try your login again now.
- HugoÇa fonctionne, merci Emma !It's working, thanks Emma!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry connexion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
