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"Charger" in French: chargeur
le chargeur
Charger in French is le chargeur, masculine. J'ai oublié mon chargeur is the classic travel panic line. Un chargeur USB-C means a USB-C charger.
Hotel room panic
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How to pronounce chargeur
Say it
shar-ZHUR
/ʃaʁ.ʒœʁ/
Chargeur: shar-ZHUR. Soft ch like sh; the final r is light. Plural chargeurs keeps the same stress.
"Charger" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le chargeur | the charger Phone, laptop, earbuds. | Phone, laptop, earbuds. |
| un chargeur portable | a power bank / portable charger Travel; also batterie externe. | Travel; also batterie externe. |
| le chargeur de téléphone | the phone charger Clear when context is vague. | Clear when context is vague. |
| brancher le chargeur | to plug in the charger Action with the cable. | Action with the cable. |
How to use chargeur in real life
- 1Hotel room panic
Tu as un chargeur pour iPhone ?
Do you have an iPhone charger?
Pour + brand is natural.
- 2Coworking desk
Mon chargeur est resté dans mon sac.
My charger stayed in my bag.
Possessive + place.
- 3Airport security tray
Ne perds pas ton chargeur dans le bac.
Don't lose your charger in the tray.
Travel tip tone.
Mistakes English speakers make with chargeur
Incorrect: J'ai besoin d'une chargeuse.
Correct: J'ai besoin d'un chargeur.
Phone chargers are masculine chargeur, not chargeuse.
Incorrect: Passe-moi le charger.
Correct: Passe-moi le chargeur.
Use chargeur, not the English word.
Good to know
In cafés and trains, asking for a prise (outlet) often comes before asking for a chargeur. USB-C is now the default label on packaging; older Lightning cables still get called chargeur iPhone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Borrowing a cable on a train
ChatPal
Il me faudrait un chargeur, mon téléphone est à deux pour cent.
I need a charger—my phone is at two percent.
You
Tiens, voilà mon chargeur USB-C.
Here, take my USB-C charger.
ChatPal
Merci. Je te rends le chargeur à Lyon.
Thanks. I'll give the charger back in Lyon.
You
Pas de souci, branche-toi.
No worries, plug in.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Charger" in French
How do you say charger in French?
Le chargeur.
How do you say phone charger?
Le chargeur de téléphone, or simply mon chargeur.
Is chargeur masculine?
Yes: un chargeur, le chargeur.
How do you pronounce chargeur?
shar-ZHUR.
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