éteint
/e.tɛ̃/
The French word for off (inoperative or disabled) is éteint.
éteint is used as an adjective to describe something that is inoperative or disabled. Related to this, the verb éteindre means to move something into a state of non-operation or non-existence. Additionally, the prefix hors- can be used as a preposition meaning away from a position upon.
Meaning: inoperative, disabled (adj)
Which one should you use?
The opposite of being éteint is being allumé (on).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, éteint must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form éteinte for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form éteints for multiple masculine nouns and the feminine plural form éteintes for multiple feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /e.tɛ̃/. It consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word éteint shares the same Latin root, extinctus, as the English word 'extinct'.
- In French, the same word used for 'off' éteint is also used to describe a dull or muted color.
- The word éteint is used for both turning off a light switch and extinguishing a fire.
Examples in context
- J'ai éteint la télé.I turned the TV off.This sentence shows the use of éteint.Tatoeba #9738218 by lbdx, translation #2548407 by CK
- J’ai éteint la radio.I turned off the radio.Tatoeba #6849 by zmoo, translation #255912 by CK
- La radio est éteinte.The radio is powered off.Tatoeba #336050 by sysko, translation #336049 by sysko
- J'ai éteint la télévision avant de partir.I turned off the TV before leaving.
- J'ai désactivé le mode avion sur mon téléphone.I turned off airplane mode on my phone.
- Il faut arrêter le moteur du véhicule.You need to turn off the vehicle's engine.
- Éteins la lumière en quittant la pièce.Turn off the light when you leave the room.
- Coupe le chauffage avant de partir.Turn off the heating before you leave.
- Veuillez éteindre votre téléphone portable pendant le vol.Please turn off your mobile phone during the flight.
- Tu peux éteindre le four maintenant.You can turn off the oven now.
- Assurez-vous d'avoir désactivé le mode silencieux de votre appareil.Make sure you have disabled the silent mode on your device.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are checking the equipment in a studio.
- GabrielEst-ce que le micro est éteint ?Is the microphone off?
- ChloéNon, il est encore allumé.No, it is still on.
- GabrielTu peux l'éteindre, s'il te plaît ?Can you turn it off, please?
- ChloéOui, je m'en occupe.Yes, I'll take care of it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry éteint, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries éteint, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
