How to Say “Microphone” in French

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microphone
/mi.kʁɔ.fɔn/masculine
The English word "microphone" is translated into French as microphone.
A microphone is a transducer of sound waves to electricity.
Meaning: transducer of sound waves to electricity (noun)

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The shortened form micro is commonly used in informal speech, similar to the English "mic".

How does it change in a sentence?

The word microphone is a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

/mi.kʁɔ.fɔn/

Did you know?

  • In French, the word micro is used as shorthand not just for the device, but also for a micro-ordinateur, meaning a personal computer.
  • If you are looking for a reporter doing street interviews, you are looking for a micro-trottoir, which literally translates to 'micro-sidewalk'.
  • When referring to a 'microphone stand', French uses the term pied de micro, where pied literally means 'foot'.

Examples in context

  • Le microphone est mort.
    The microphone is dead.
    This sentence is useful for describing a broken microphone.
    Tatoeba #5369534 by Aiji, translation #3732253 by CK
  • Tom parla dans le microphone.
    Tom spoke into the microphone.
    This sentence shows how to describe speaking into a microphone.
    Tatoeba #5458178 by Aiji, translation #1867890 by CK
  • Pour une raison quelconque, le microphone ne fonctionnait pas tout à l'heure.
    For some reason the microphone didn't work earlier.
    This sentence illustrates describing a microphone that was not working.
    Tatoeba #1365253 by sacredceltic, translation #328546 by fcbond
  • Dans un studio d'enregistrement, l'animateur utilise le microphone pour enregistrer sa voix.
    In a recording studio, the host uses the microphone to record their voice.
  • As-tu vérifié si le micro est branché ?
    Did you check if the mic is plugged in?
  • Bien sûr, mais d'abord, passons au microphone.
    Sure, but first, let's move to the microphone.
  • Bonsoir à tous ! Bienvenue sur notre plateau. J'ai un micro pour chacun de vous.
    Good evening, everyone! Welcome to our set. I have a microphone for each of you.
  • 3 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Gabriel is setting up for a podcast in the studio.

  1. Chloé

    Gabriel, où est le microphone ?
    Gabriel, where is the microphone?
  2. Gabriel

    Il est juste ici, Chloé.
    It is right here, Chloé.
  3. Chloé

    Est-ce qu'il fonctionne bien ?
    Does it work well?
  4. Gabriel

    Oui, il est parfait pour toi.
    Yes, it is perfect for you.

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