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"Phone" in French: téléphone
le téléphone
Note: mobile: le portable
Phone in French is le téléphone. A mobile is often le portable (or le mobile). Au téléphone means on the phone.
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How to pronounce téléphone
Say it
tay-lay-FON
/te.le.fɔn/
Téléphone is tay-lay-FON. Accent on the last syllable. Soft f, closed o.
"Phone" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le téléphone | the phone Default; landline or general. | Default; landline or general. |
| le portable | the mobile phone Everyday word for a cell phone. | Everyday word for a cell phone. |
| au téléphone | on the phone Being in a call. | Being in a call. |
| passer un coup de fil | to give a quick call Informal. | Informal. |
How to use téléphone in real life
- 1Office
Le téléphone sonne encore.
The phone is ringing again.
Le téléphone.
- 2Asking quietly
Tu peux baisser le téléphone ?
Can you turn the phone down?
Volume / speaker.
- 3Lost item
J'ai laissé mon téléphone dans le taxi.
I left my phone in the taxi.
Mon téléphone for your device.
Mistakes English speakers make with téléphone
Incorrect: Mon phone.
Correct: Mon téléphone. / Mon portable.
Use téléphone or portable.
Incorrect: La téléphone.
Correct: Le téléphone.
Téléphone is masculine.
Good to know
Portable is extremely common for smartphones in France. Téléphone still works for any phone and sounds clear to learners.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Missing a call
ChatPal
Ton téléphone était sur silent ?
Was your phone on silent?
You
Oui. Je n'ai pas entendu le téléphone.
Yes. I didn't hear the phone.
ChatPal
Je te rappelle dans cinq minutes.
I'll call you back in five minutes.
You
OK, je reste près de mon portable.
OK, I'll stay near my mobile.
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 "Phone" in French
How do you say phone in French?
Le téléphone.
What about a mobile?
Le portable (or le mobile).
How do I say on the phone?
Au téléphone.
How do you pronounce téléphone?
Tay-lay-FON.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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