réseau sans fil
/ʁe.zo sɑ̃ fil/masculine
The English phrase 'wireless network' is translated into French as réseau sans fil.
The term refers to a type of computer network that is not connected by cables of any kind.
Meaning: a type of computer network that is not connected by cables of any kind (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, réseau sans fil means 'network without wire'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a masculine noun. To form the plural, réseaux sans fil, only the noun réseau takes a plural ending.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁe.zo sɑ̃ fil/
Did you know?
- The word réseau comes from the Old French word for a 'fishing net'. This reflects how early network concepts were visualized as interlocking meshes of knots and lines.
- While English speakers distinguish between 'wireless' for data and 'cordless' for devices like phones, French uses sans fil for both.
- In France, people often use the English word 'Wi-Fi' as a shorthand for réseau sans fil. However, the official government bodies and technical manuals strictly prefer the French term.
Examples in context
- Notre entreprise dispose d'un réseau sans fil sécurisé pour nos employés.Our company has a secure wireless network for our employees.
- Le réseau WiFi de l'hôtel est accessible dans toutes les chambres.The hotel's WiFi network is accessible in all rooms.
- J'ai besoin de me connecter au wifi pour télécharger ce fichier.I need to connect to the wifi to download this file.
- Ma console de jeux vidéo nécessite une connexion sans fil pour jouer en ligne.My video game console requires a wireless connection to play online.
- Le réseau sans fil est très lent aujourd'hui.The wireless network is very slow today.
- Le réseau sans fil est très lent ici.The wireless network is very slow here.
- Est-ce que tu as le mot de passe du réseau sans fil ?Do you have the password for the wireless network?
- Je cherche un réseau sans fil disponible.I am looking for an available wireless network.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are sitting in a coffee shop.
- LucasManon, est-ce que le réseau sans fil fonctionne ?Manon, is the wireless network working?
- ManonOui, il fonctionne très bien.Yes, it works very well.
- LucasSuper, je dois envoyer un e-mail.Great, I need to send an email.
- ManonD'accord, utilise le code sur la table.Okay, use the code on the table.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wireless network” translations and entries réseau sans fil, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fil, réseau, sans, CC BY-SA 4.0.
