Nintendo Switch
The English phrase "nintendo switch" is translated into French as Nintendo Switch.
This phrase refers to the hybrid video game console developed by Nintendo.
Which one should you use?
Nintendo Switch is the standard name, while La Switch is a shorter and more colloquial option.
Did you know?
- The word switch is used in French computing to describe a network switch, but this technical term existed in France long before the console.
- The gender of la Switch comes from the fact that 'console' is a feminine noun in French, specifically la console de jeux.
- Because switch is also an English word for a light switch or a physical toggle, a French speaker might mistake a sentence about a switch for a discussion about electrical components.
Examples in context
- Je viens d'acheter la console de jeu Nintendo Switch. J'ai hâte d'y jouer !I just bought the Nintendo Switch gaming console. I can't wait to play it!
- J'ai acheté une Nintendo Switch.I bought a Nintendo Switch.
- Est-ce que tu aimes la Nintendo Switch ?Do you like the Nintendo Switch?
- Ma Nintendo Switch est sur la table.My Nintendo Switch is on the table.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are in the living room.
- ChloéHugo, où est ta Nintendo Switch ?Hugo, where is your Nintendo Switch?
- HugoElle est dans mon sac.It is in my bag.
- ChloéOn peut jouer ensemble ?Can we play together?
- HugoOui, bien sûr !Yes, of course!
