telephone

• Appareil utilisé pour transmettre la voix, en particulier la parole, à distance, généralement en convertissant les ondes sonores en signaux électriques.

A device used for transmitting sound, especially speech, over distances, typically by converting sound waves into electrical signals.

1. Communication deviceA1formal

   A device used for transmitting voice and sound over distances, typically using wires or wireless signals.

   téléphone

   • She answered the telephone on the first ring.
   • The telephone rang while we were having dinner.
   • He picked up the telephone to call his mother.

   Synonymeshandsetphone

2. System of communicationA2formal

   The system or network that enables voice communication between people in different locations.

   Système de communication téléphonique

   • The telephone network was down due to the storm.
   • They communicated via telephone for years before meeting.
   • The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication.

   Synonymesphone systemtelephone systemtelephony

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'appeler ou de communiquer avec quelqu'un au moyen d'un téléphone.

A verb used to indicate the act of calling or communicating with someone using a telephone.

1. Call someoneA2formal

   To contact someone using a telephone.

   appeler quelqu'un

   • She telephoned her mother to say she would be late.
   • He telephoned the office to confirm the appointment.
   • I will telephone you as soon as I arrive.

   Synonymesbuzzcallcall updialphoneringring up

2. Communicate by phoneA2formal

   To speak to someone over the telephone.

   téléphoner à quelqu'un

   • They telephoned each other every evening.
   • The manager telephoned the client to discuss the contract.
   • Please telephone the doctor if your symptoms worsen.

   Synonymesbuzzcalldialphoneringring up