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How do you say "monitor" in French?
l'écran
In French, "monitor" is l'écran.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ay-kran' with stress on the first part and a rolled r.
Grammar notes
Ecran is masculine (l'ecran). The plural is ecrans. This word refers to any screen, from a computer to a cinema screen.
Example sentence
L'ecran de l'ordinateur est très clair.
The computer monitor is very clear.
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How to remember l'écran
Ecran is a screen you look at. It displays images and text for you to read.
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- envelope l'enveloppe
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- personal computer l'ordinateur personnel
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- power outlet la prise de courant
- printer l'imprimante
- smoke detector le détecteur de fumée
- stationery la papeterie
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Questions about l'écran
How do you say "monitor" in French?
In French, "monitor" is l'écran. It is a noun.
How is l'écran written in French?
l'écran is written using the standard French script.
How is l'écran used in a sentence?
Use l'écran as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'ecran de l'ordinateur est très clair. (The computer monitor is very clear.).
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