robot
/ʁɔ.bo/masculine
The English phrase 'robot' is translated into French as robot.
robot refers to an intelligent mechanical being. If you are specifically referring to humanoid robots that resemble humans in appearance, you may use Androïde. In the context of online gaming or tech-related conversations, French speakers often use the borrowed English term Bot.
Meaning: intelligent mechanical being (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of robot is formed by adding an 's' to the end, resulting in robots.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁɔ.bo/
Did you know?
- The root of robot comes from the word robota, which meant 'forced labor' or 'drudgery' rather than 'mechanical'.
- In certain French contexts, particularly in older literature, a mechanical being might be called un homme mécanique. This was a common way to describe 'robotic' behavior before the word robot became popularized.
- When describing a person who acts without emotion or thought, a French speaker might call them un automate rather than un robot. This suggests the person is merely a machine following a script.
Examples in context
- Il a fait un robot.He made a robot.This sentence shows how to use robot when someone has created one.Tatoeba #127383 by TRANG, translation #293377 by CK
- Je ne suis pas un robot.I'm not a robot.This sentence uses robot to deny being one.Tatoeba #1903141 by sacredceltic, translation #4567809 by Hybrid
- Le robot échappa au contrôle.The robot went out of control.This sentence demonstrates robot in the context of losing control.Tatoeba #988377 by sacredceltic, translation #798418 by CM
- Les androïdes sont de plus en plus présents dans la sociétéAndroids are becoming increasingly present in society
- L'usine utilise des automates pour la production en sérieThe factory uses robots for mass production
- Les bots sont de plus en plus utilisés dans les jeux en ligneBots are increasingly used in online games
- Les bots dans les jeux vidéo sont programmés pour imiter des joueurs réels.Bots in video games are programmed to mimic real players.
- Je suis fasciné par les robots. Certains automates peuvent réaliser des tâches complexes avec précision.I am fascinated by robots. Some robots can perform complex tasks with precision.
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are watching a science documentary.
- HugoCe robot est vraiment impressionnant.This robot is really impressive.
- ManonOui, il est très intelligent.Yes, it is very intelligent.
- HugoEst-ce qu'un robot peut parler ?Can a robot speak?
- ManonCertainement, la technologie progresse vite.Certainly, technology is progressing fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “robot” translations and entries robot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries robot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
