taper
/ta.pe/
To type in French is taper.
taper is used to describe the action of writing text by pressing keys on a keyboard.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /ta.pe/.
Did you know?
- The word taper shares roots with the German tappen, which means 'to grope' or 'to fumble'.
- In a casual setting, taper can be used to describe 'hitting' a certain target or goal, such as taper dans le mille meaning 'to hit the bullseye'.
- While 'taper' is common, many French speakers also use the phrase saisir au clavier to describe the act of typing.
Examples in context
- Tu sais taper, non ?You can type, can't you?This sentence is useful for asking someone if they know how to use taper.Tatoeba #1371019 by sacredceltic, translation #41149 by CK
- Savez-vous taper à la machine ?Are you able to type?This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows how to taper using a machine.Tatoeba #8970 by dominiko, translation #16527 by CK
- Veuillez écouter et taper en espagnol.Please listen and type in Spanish.This sentence is useful for a request to listen and taper in a specific language.Tatoeba #6362026 by nimfeo, translation #2732552 by _undertoad
- Je vais taper un rapportI am going to type a report
- Il frappe au clavier très rapidementHe types very quickly
- Il tape sur le clavier sans regarderHe types without looking at the keyboard
- J'ai besoin de taper un courriel important avant la réunion.I need to type an important email before the meeting.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are working on a project together.
- ManonPeux-tu taper ce texte pour moi ?Can you type this text for me?
- HugoBien sûr, je vais le taper maintenant.Of course, I will type it now.
- ManonMerci, Hugo, tu tapes très vite.Thanks, Hugo, you type very fast.
- HugoC'est gentil, Manon !That's kind of you, Manon!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry taper, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries taper, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
