technologie
/tɛk.nɔ.lɔ.ʒi/
The English word 'tech' translates to technologie in French.
While English speakers often use the shortened 'tech', in French, you might use informatique if you specifically want to highlight computer science and information technology.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /tɛk.nɔ.lɔ.ʒi/.
Did you know?
- The word technologie was borrowed from the Ancient Greek word tekhnología, which originally meant a systematic treatment of grammar rather than machinery.
- The term la French Tech is an official government-backed brand used to promote France as a hub for digital innovation and startups globally.
- If you are talking about 'high-tech' as an adjective in French, you would often use the term de pointe instead of a direct translation of 'tech'.
Examples in context
- Haute technologie, grand naufrage.Hi tech, big wreck.This sentence uses technologie to talk about high technology.Tatoeba #6387397 by sacredceltic, translation #6378284 by sacredceltic
- Normalement, Ziri est un génie en technologie.Ziri is supposed to be a tech genius.This sentence uses technologie to describe someone as a genius in the field.Tatoeba #11963965 by Amastan, translation #11050327 by Amastan
- Le Japon est le leader de l'industrie mondiale de haute technologie.Japan is the leader of the world's high-tech industry.This sentence uses technologie in the context of the high-tech industry.Tatoeba #464097 by sacredceltic, translation #335217 by koineko
- Les technologies ont radicalement changé notre société.Technology has radically changed our society.
- Je suis passionné(e) par la tech et les nouvelles inventions.I am passionate about tech and new inventions.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing their university degrees.
- LucasTu étudies quoi à l'université, Emma ?What are you studying at university, Emma?
- EmmaJe fais un master en technologie.I'm doing a master's in tech.
- LucasC'est super, c'est un secteur porteur.That's great, it's a growing sector.
- EmmaOui, j'adore tout ce qui touche à la technologie.Yes, I love everything related to tech.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry technologie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries technologie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
