réalité virtuelle
/ʁe.a.li.te viʁ.tɥɛl/
The English phrase "vr" is translated into French as réalité virtuelle.
This term refers to virtual reality, a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʁe.a.li.te viʁ.tɥɛl/. It has 5 syllables.
Did you know?
- In French, the word virtuel does not originally relate to computer simulation but comes from the Latin word for 'power'. It was used to describe something that had the potential or power to produce an effect without actually existing.
- In France, the government agency l'Académie française often pushes for the use of réalité virtuelle over the English 'VR' to protect the French language from 'anglicization' in the tech sector.
- In French, the word casque used to describe a VR headset also literally translates to 'helmet', which is the same word used for motorcycle or construction headgear.
Examples in context
- L'industrie naissante de la réalité virtuelle a encore du mal à s'imposer auprès du grand public.The nascent VR industry is still having trouble breaking into the mainstream.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use réalité virtuelle when discussing the industry.Tatoeba #10902055 by lbdx, translation #10888498 by Auride
- Bonjour, avez-vous déjà essayé la réalité virtuelle?Hello, have you ever tried virtual reality?
- On pourrait tester la VR ce soir?We could try VR tonight?
- As-tu joué à ce nouveau jeu de réalité virtuelle?Have you played this new virtual reality game?
- Il a acheté un casque de réalité virtuelle.He bought a virtual reality headset.
- La réalité virtuelle est très immersive.Virtual reality is very immersive.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are at a technology fair.
- EmmaTu as déjà testé la réalité virtuelle ?Have you already tested virtual reality?
- HugoOui, c'est vraiment impressionnant !Yes, it's really impressive!
- EmmaOn peut essayer ce jeu en réalité virtuelle.We can try this game in virtual reality.
- HugoD'accord, allons-y ensemble.Okay, let's go together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry réalité virtuelle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
