ingénieur logiciel
The English phrase "software engineer" is translated into French as ingénieur logiciel.
A ingénieur logiciel is a person who designs and implements software solutions. In many professional contexts, the term développeur (developer) or développeuse is used interchangeably with ingénieur logiciel.
Meaning: one who designs and implements software solutions (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the term ingénieur logiciel is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is ingénieurs logiciels.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly add the preposition de between ingénieur and logiciel, but the standard term is ingénieur logiciel.
Did you know?
- The term ingénieur was modified from the Old French engigneor to distinguish professional engineers from the Old French word for 'deceiver'.
- In France, the title ingénieur is a protected professional designation, meaning you cannot legally call yourself an ingénieur logiciel without a specific degree from an accredited school.
- In many French tech companies, the English term 'software engineer' is used directly in job postings to attract international talent, even if ingénieur logiciel is the official term.
Examples in context
- Irina est ingénieur logiciel maintenant.Irina is a software engineer now.This sentence demonstrates the use of ingénieur logiciel to describe a person's current profession.Tatoeba #8532999 by Aiji, translation #8455484 by AlanF_US
- Mon frère est un ingénieur logiciel très talentueux.My brother is a very talented software engineer.
- Elle cherche un poste d'ingénieur logiciel à Paris.She is looking for a software engineer position in Paris.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing their career goals.
- HugoQu'est-ce que tu fais comme travail, Manon ?What do you do for work, Manon?
- ManonJe suis ingénieur logiciel dans une startup.I am a software engineer at a startup.
- HugoC'est impressionnant ! Est-ce que c'est difficile ?That's impressive! Is it difficult?
- ManonOui, mais j'adore mon métier.Yes, but I love my job.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ingénieur, logiciel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
