How to Say “Solenoid” in French

solénoïde
/sɔ.le.nɔ.id/masculine
The English word "solenoid" is translated into French as solénoïde.
solénoïde refers to a coil of wire.
Meaning: coil of wire (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word has four syllables and is pronounced /sɔ.le.nɔ.id/.

Did you know?

  • The word solénoïde comes from the Ancient Greek words for 'pipe' and 'form'.
  • In French technical contexts, solénoïde specifically describes the coil itself, while the whole device is often called an électrovanne if it controls a valve.
  • In French engineering contexts, you might hear the term bobine used more frequently than solénoïde to describe a simple coil of wire.

Examples in context

  • Le solénoïde est un composant essentiel dans les circuits électriques.
    The solenoid is an essential component in electrical circuits.
  • Pour bien comprendre le fonctionnement de la bobine électrique, il faut saisir ses propriétés magnétiques.
    To understand the functioning of the electric coil, one must grasp its magnetic properties.
  • Le solénoïde est défectueux.
    The solenoid is faulty.
  • Il faut remplacer ce solénoïde.
    This solenoid must be replaced.
  • Le solénoïde de l'électrovanne est grillé.
    The solenoid coil of the valve is burnt out.

Example conversation

Gabriel and Emma are looking at a broken machine in a workshop.

  1. Gabriel

    Est-ce que le solénoïde fonctionne ?
    Is the solenoid working?
  2. Emma

    Non, le solénoïde semble cassé.
    No, the solenoid seems broken.
  3. Gabriel

    Je vais chercher un nouveau solénoïde.
    I will go look for a new solenoid.
  4. Emma

    Merci, c'est une bonne idée.
    Thanks, that is a good idea.

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