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"ATM" in French: distributeur de billets
le distributeur de billets
ATM in French is le distributeur de billets, often shortened to distributeur or DAB. You retirer de l'argent au distributeur de billets. Point argent also appears on signs.
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How to pronounce distributeur de billets
Say it
dee-stree-bü-TUHR duh bee-YEH
/dis.tʁi.by.tœʁ də bi.jɛ/
Dee-stree-bü-TUHR duh bee-YEH. Soft u in bu, and billets like bee-YEH. Long phrase; stress the ends of each noun.
"ATM" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le distributeur de billets | the ATM Full form. | Full form. |
| un distributeur | an ATM Short everyday form. | Short everyday form. |
| DAB | ATM Acronym on signs. | Acronym on signs. |
| retirer au distributeur | to withdraw at the ATM Action. | Action. |
How to use distributeur de billets in real life
- 1Before a trip
Je passe au distributeur de billets.
I'm stopping by the ATM.
Full phrase.
- 2Giving directions
Le distributeur de billets est à côté de la poste.
The ATM is next to the post office.
Le distributeur de billets.
- 3Out of cash
Il n'y a plus de billets dans ce distributeur de billets.
There are no more notes in this ATM.
Headword intact.
Mistakes English speakers make with distributeur de billets
Incorrect: Je vais à l'ATM.
Correct: Je vais au distributeur de billets.
Use the French phrase, not ATM.
Incorrect: La distributeur de billets est fermée.
Correct: Le distributeur de billets est fermé.
Distributeur is masculine.
Good to know
French ATMs are often inside bank lobbies after hours via a door code. Fees for foreign cards vary ; look for distributeur de billets signs near banks and stations.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Needing cash before a market
ChatPal
Tu connais un distributeur de billets près d'ici ?
Do you know an ATM near here?
You
Oui. Le distributeur de billets de la rue Verte.
Yes. The ATM on Rue Verte.
ChatPal
Parfait. J'utilise ce distributeur de billets et j'arrive.
Perfect. I'll use that ATM and come.
You
Je te garde une place au stand.
I'll save you a spot at the stall.
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FAQ
Common questions about "ATM" in French
What does DAB mean?
Distributeur automatique de billets—another name for an ATM.
How do I say withdraw money?
Retirer de l'argent (au distributeur).
Is there a short form?
People say distributeur or DAB.
How do you pronounce distributeur de billets?
Dee-stree-bü-TUHR duh bee-YEH.
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