Le téléphone
Example: Le téléphone sonne toujours quand je suis occupé.
Definition
"Le téléphone" is a device used for transmitting and receiving sound, typically speech, over distances by converting sound into electronic signals. It allows people to communicate with others who are not physically present, often using a handset or mobile device.
Etymology
The word "le téléphone" comes from the Greek roots 'tēle,' meaning 'far,' and 'phōnē,' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.' It literally means 'distant voice.' The term was coined in the 19th century with the invention of the device that revolutionized long-distance communication.
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"Le téléphone" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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