tableau blanc interactif
In French, smart board is tableau blanc interactif.
A smart board is a large interactive display that allows users to control a computer by touching the screen. In educational and professional settings, French speakers often use the acronym TBI to refer to a smart board. If the device is specifically a touch-sensitive screen rather than a board projected onto a surface, écran tactile interactif is a common alternative.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tableau blanc interactif literally translates to 'interactive white board'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of tableau blanc interactif is tableaux blancs interactifs.
Did you know?
- The word tableau is used for both a classroom board and a work of art, such as a painting.
- In some French-speaking regions, people use the English term 'smart board' as a generic name for any interactive board, regardless of the brand.
- The word blanc comes from the Proto-Germanic word *blankaz, which meant 'bright' or 'shining' rather than just 'white'.
Examples in context
- Dans la salle de classe moderne, chaque professeur utilise un tableau interactif.In the modern classroom, every teacher uses a smart board.
- Le TNI est devenu un outil essentiel pour l'enseignement dans de nombreuses écoles françaises.The smart board has become an essential tool for teaching in many French schools.
- J'ai écrit le résumé du cours sur le tableau intelligent.I wrote the summary of the lesson on the smart board.
- Le professeur a projeté les informations sur le tableau électronique.The teacher projected the information onto the electronic board.
- Le professeur utilise le tableau blanc interactif.The teacher is using the smart board.
- Est-ce que le tableau blanc interactif fonctionne ?Is the smart board working?
- Nous avons installé un nouveau tableau blanc interactif.We installed a new smart board.
Example conversation
In a modern classroom, a teacher asks a student for help.
- NathanEmma, peux-tu allumer le tableau blanc interactif ?Emma, can you turn on the smart board?
- EmmaOui, Nathan, je m'en occupe tout de suite.Yes, Nathan, I'll take care of it right away.
- NathanMerci, l'écran semble être bloqué.Thank you, the screen seems to be stuck.
- EmmaC'est réglé, il est maintenant prêt.It's fixed, it is ready now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanc, interactif, tableau, CC BY-SA 4.0.
