French Word · Intermediate
Ordinateur
Computer
Pronunciation: or-dee-na-TEUR
Meaning
An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
Example
J'ai besoin de mon ordinateur pour travailler à la maison.
I need my computer to work from home.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ordinateur out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French word.