vapoter
The English phrase 'vape' translates to the French verb vapoter.
vapoter means to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette.
Meaning: to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb vapoter is a regular -er verb, meaning it follows standard conjugation patterns for the first group.
Did you know?
- While vapoter is the standard verb, French youth sometimes use the English word 'vaper' as a loanword in very informal slang.
- In France, the act of vapoter is legally distinct from fumer (smoking) in some regulatory contexts, as it does not involve combustion.
- The word vapoter shares the same root as vapeur, which means 'steam' or 'vapor', linking the act of vaping to the physics of evaporation.
Examples in context
- Où puis-je acheter du matériel de vapotage dans cette ville ?Where can I buy vaping products in this city?
- Je préfère les saveurs de vape fruitées.I prefer fruity vape flavors.
- Auriez-vous des recommandations pour une bonne boutique de vapotage ?Do you have any recommendations for a good vape shop?
- J'ai besoin d'une nouvelle résistance de cigarette électronique.I need a new vape coil.
- Ce e-liquide a une teneur élevée en nicotine.This vape juice has a high nicotine content.
- Je vapote souvent.I vape often.
- Je préfère vapoter plutôt que de fumer.I prefer to vape rather than smoke.
- Il est interdit de vapoter dans ce bâtiment.It is forbidden to vape in this building.
- Tu veux vapoter dehors avec moi ?Do you want to go vape outside with me?
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are standing outside a cafe.
- LéaTu veux vapoter avec moi ?Do you want to vape with me?
- GabrielNon merci, je n'ai plus de batterie.No thanks, I have no battery left.
- LéaJe peux te prêter mon chargeur.I can lend you my charger.
- GabrielC'est gentil, Léa, merci beaucoup.That's kind of you, Léa, thank you very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vape” translations and entries vapoter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
