code QR
masculine
The English phrase "qr code" is translated into French as code QR. Wiktionary also lists QR code and code à barres matriciel.
Meaning: 2-D barcode (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| code QR | masculine |
| QR code | masculine |
| code à barres matriciel | masculine, rare |
A QR code refers to a 2-D barcode.
Which one should you use?
While QR code is frequently used in France due to English influence, code QR is the more natural French word order.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun code QR is masculine and is typically preceded by the definite article le, forming le code QR to mean "the QR code".
Did you know?
- In France, you will often hear people say flasher le code QR to describe scanning a code, treating the digital action as if it were a camera flash.
- The adjective matriciel is derived from matrice, a word that in French can mean a mathematical matrix, a mold, or even a womb.
- The technical term code à barres matriciel uses the word matriciel, which is the same adjective used to describe a dot-matrix printer, or imprimante matricielle.
Examples in context
- Hier, j'ai scanné un Code QR pour obtenir plus d'informations.Yesterday, I scanned a QR code to get more information.
- Tu as utilisé un Flashcode pour acheter les billets de concert?Did you use a QR code to buy the concert tickets?
- Scannez le code QR pour voir le menu.Scan the QR code to see the menu.
- Où est le code QR pour le paiement ?Where is the QR code for the payment?
- Il faut flasher ce code QR pour entrer.You need to scan this QR code to enter.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are at a restaurant.
- LucasOù est le menu, Chloé ?Where is the menu, Chloé?
- ChloéIl faut scanner ce code QR.You have to scan this QR code.
- LucasJe ne sais pas comment faire.I don't know how to do it.
- ChloéUtilise simplement l'appareil photo.Just use the camera.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “qr code” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
