Netflix
The French phrase for Netflix is Netflix.
The term is used to refer to the Internet streaming media provider or the act of watching films and TV series on the service.
Meaning: to watch (a film or TV series) using the Internet streaming media provider Netflix (verb)
Which one should you use?
While you can use the name Netflix directly, you can also use the slang verb Netflixer to describe the act of watching the service.
How does it change in a sentence?
In colloquial French, the noun can be turned into a verb by adding the suffix -er, creating the form Netflixer.
What mistakes should you avoid?
While Netflixer is common in slang, the standard and most correct way to express the action of watching the service is to use the verb regarder followed by the noun Netflix.
Did you know?
- While Netflixer is common, the Académie Française, the official guardian of the French language, generally opposes the use of such English-derived neologisms in formal speech.
- Because it is treated as a regular '-er' verb, you can conjugate it exactly like manger (to eat), meaning you would say je Netflixe for 'I Netflix'.
- The creation of the verb Netflixer follows the same pattern as many other English loanwords in French, such as liker or tweeter.
Examples in context
- Je passe toute la soirée devant Netflix.I spend the whole evening on Netflix.This sentence shows how to express spending time using Netflix.Tatoeba #6840411 by Rockaround, translation #6840636 by kaiperkins271
- Netflix est désormais disponible en Europe.Netflix is now available in Europe.This sentence is useful for stating the availability of Netflix.Tatoeba #3513852 by sacredceltic, translation #3513570 by Hybrid
- As-tu Netflix ?Do you have Netflix?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a subscription to Netflix.Tatoeba #8679806 by Micsmithel, translation #4873708 by meirad
- J'ai passé la soirée à regarder des séries sur Netflix .I spent the evening watching series on Netflix.
- Le service de streaming Netflix propose une large variété de contenus français.The streaming service Netflix offers a wide variety of French content.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are discussing their plans for the evening.
- ManonOn va Netflix ce soir ?Shall we Netflix tonight?
- GabrielOui, je veux voir une nouvelle série.Yes, I want to watch a new series.
- ManonOn peut Netflix ensemble dans le salon.We can Netflix together in the living room.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée, Manon.That is a great idea, Manon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
