Regarder la télévision
To watch TV in French is to Regarder la télévision.
The phrase is used to describe the act of looking at programs on a television screen for entertainment or information.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb regarder literally means 'to look at', which is the standard verb used for watching television in French.
Which one should you use?
While Regarder la télévision is the standard phrase, you can also use the shortened regarder la télé in casual conversation. If you want to emphasize the act of watching specific television programs, you can use visionner des émissions de télévision. Another informal expression you can use to talk about watching TV is zoner devant la télé.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb regarder is used in its infinitive form when it follows another verb, such as aimer (to like) or vouloir (to want).
Did you know?
- The term télévision was first used in a scientific paper presented at the International World Fair in Paris on August 25, 1900.
- The word visionner is used for a very specific purpose: it describes watching something for technical reasons, like reviewing evidence or editing film.
Examples in context
- Allons regarder la télévision.Let's watch TV.This sentence is useful for suggesting an activity using Regarder la télévision.Tatoeba #428148 by dominiko, translation #39186 by CK
- Il aime regarder la télévision.He likes to watch TV.This sentence shows how to express a preference using Regarder la télévision.Tatoeba #131214 by dominiko, translation #291890 by CK
- Veux-tu regarder la télévision ?Do you want to watch TV?This sentence is a way to ask a question using Regarder la télévision.Tatoeba #3494228 by Aiji, translation #3333881 by CK
- J'aime regarder la télévision le soir après le travail.I like to watch TV in the evening after work.
- Je passe mes soirées à visionner des émissions de télévision intéressantes.I spend my evenings watching interesting TV shows.
- On se retrouve chez moi pour mater la télé ce soir ?Shall we meet at my place to watch TV tonight?
- Ce dimanche, je vais juste zoner devant la télé toute la journée.This Sunday, I'll just chill and watch TV all day long.
- J'adore regarder des séries télévisées.I love watching TV series.
- Je regarde souvent la télé le soir après le dîner.I often watch TV in the evening after dinner.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are relaxing in the living room.
- GabrielOn peut regarder la télévision maintenant ?Can we watch TV now?
- EmmaOui, Gabriel, je suis d'accord.Yes, Gabriel, I agree.
- GabrielQu'est-ce que tu veux regarder la télévision pour voir ?What do you want to watch on TV?
- EmmaJe préfère regarder la télévision pour les infos.I prefer to watch TV for the news.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, regarder, télévision, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
