recharge
The English verb 'refill' is translated into French as recharge.
Meaning: to fill up again (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word recharge can function as a verb meaning 'to refill' or as a noun meaning 'a refill' or 'a recharge'.
Did you know?
- If you want a 'refill' of a drink in a French restaurant, you cannot simply ask for a recharge. In France, drinks are typically ordered individually, and the concept of 'free refills' is virtually non-existent.
- If you are at a gas station, you do not 'refill' your car, but rather you faire le plein, which translates to 'do the full'.
- While recharge means refill, the French word for a 'refill' of a prescription is renouvellement, which literally means 'renewal'.
Examples in context
- Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous me resservir de l'eau, s'il vous plaît?Excuse me, could you refill my water, please?
- Pouvez-vous remplir à nouveau ma tasse de café, s'il vous plaît?Could you refill my coffee cup, please?
- Tu peux me servir encore un peu de vin, s'il te plaît?Can you pour me some more wine, please?
- Tu peux rajouter un peu de soda dans mon verre, s'il te plaît?Could you add a little more soda to my glass, please?
- Peux-tu recharger la carte de transport ?Can you refill the transport card?
- Il est temps de recharger le réservoir.It is time to refill the tank.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are at a train station.
- ManonHugo, je n'ai plus de crédit sur ma carte.Hugo, I have no more credit on my card.
- HugoTu peux la recharge à la borne ici.You can refill it at the kiosk here.
- ManonC'est facile à utiliser ?Is it easy to use?
- HugoOui, c'est très rapide.Yes, it is very fast.
