protocole
/pʁɔ.tɔ.kɔl/masculine
The English word protocol is translated into French as protocole.
In a computing context, protocole is used to refer to the set of rules governing data communication, just as in English.
Meaning: computing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun, so it is preceded by masculine articles like le or un.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pʁɔ.tɔ.kɔl/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The Greek roots of protocole literally mean 'first glue', referring to the sheet of parchment glued to the front of a manuscript.
- In French police reports, le protocole can refer to the official record of a statement or the transcript of an interrogation.
- The Greek root kólla found in protocole is the ancestor of the English word 'collagen', the protein that acts as the 'glue' for connective tissue.
Examples in context
- Je ne connaissais pas le protocole.I didn't know the protocol.Tatoeba #10779184 by lbdx, translation #10769916 by sundown
- Le protocole diplomatique doit être respectéThe diplomatic protocol must be respected
- Suivez la procédure pour respecter le protocoleFollow the procedure to adhere to the protocol
- Ces règles sont un protocole strictThese rules are a strict protocol
- C'est la manière de faire selon notre protocoleThis is the way of doing things according to our protocol
- Respectez le protocole établi lors de la réunionRespect the established protocol during the meeting
- Nous devons suivre la procédure précise pour respecter le protocoleWe must follow the precise procedure to adhere to the protocol
- N'oublions pas les règles, car elles sont cruciales pour le protocoleLet's not forget the rules, as they are crucial for the protocol
- Quel est le protocole de sécurité utilisé ?What is the security protocol being used?
- Le protocole de transfert est déjà configuré.The transfer protocol is already configured.
Example conversation
Two IT colleagues are discussing a server connection issue.
- HugoLe protocole n'est pas le bon.The protocol is not the right one.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu as vérifié les paramètres ?Did you check the settings?
- HugoOui, mais la connexion échoue encore.Yes, but the connection is still failing.
- ChloéJe vais regarder ça avec toi.I will look at that with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “protocol” translations and entries protocole, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries protocole, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
