modèle
/mɔ.dɛl/
The English word 'template' is translated into French as modèle.
The word modèle is used broadly to refer to both a physical template, such as a stencil or pattern and a digital template, such as a document or software template.
Which one should you use?
While modèle is a general term for a template or model, the word gabarit is often used specifically in graphic design and printing to refer to a layout template or a physical stencil.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of modèle is formed by adding an 's', resulting in modèles.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /mɔ.dɛl/ and has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- While modèle is common, a French person might use gabarit to describe a person's physical build or frame, treating their body as a kind of biological template.
- In the world of high fashion, a modèle is not a template but a person, specifically a fashion model.
- The word modèle shares its DNA with the English word 'module', as both descend from the Latin 'modus', meaning 'measure'.
Examples in context
- C'est un modèle.This is a template.This sentence uses modèle to identify a template.Tatoeba #10745655 by Nyans, translation #10101872 by ddnktr
- Il n'y a pas de motif simple qui puisse servir de modèle.There is no simple pattern that can serve as a template.This sentence uses modèle to describe a pattern serving as a template.Tatoeba #8755942 by Aiji, translation #8657795 by AlanF_US
- C++0x autorisera les fonctions modèles qui prennent un nombre arbitraire d'arguments.C++0x will admit template functions that take an arbitrary number of arguments.This sentence uses modèle in a technical context regarding template functions.Tatoeba #9191009 by Micsmithel, translation #726969 by qdii
- Veuillez utiliser le modèle fourni pour préparer votre rapport.Please use the provided template to prepare your report.
- Vous pouvez utiliser ce gabarit pour créer une présentation professionnelle.You can use this template to create a professional presentation.
- Ce document est basé sur un modèle-type que j'ai trouvé en ligne.This document is based on a template I found online.
- Je vais utiliser ce gabarit de base pour créer ma présentation.I will use this basic template to create my presentation.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are working together in an office.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu as un modèle pour ce rapport ?Do you have a template for this report?
- NathanOui, je te l'envoie par courriel.Yes, I'll send it to you by email.
- ChloéMerci, ça va me faire gagner du temps.Thanks, it's going to save me some time.
- NathanDe rien, Chloé.You're welcome, Chloé.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry modèle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries modèle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
