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telephone

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

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noun

Téléphone

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

Examples :

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

Ma grand-mère utilise le téléphone pour parler à ses amis chaque semaine.

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noun

Téléphone arabe

The game of Chinese whispers.

Examples :

"The message about the school field trip went through several telephones, and by the time it reached the last student, it was completely different. "

Le message concernant la sortie scolaire est passé par plusieurs téléphones arabes et, lorsqu'il est parvenu au dernier élève, il était complètement différent.

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verb

Téléphoner, appeler

To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.

Examples :

"I need to telephone my mother to ask about the family dinner plans. "

Je dois téléphoner à ma mère pour lui demander les plans du dîner familial.

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verb

Téléphoner, appeler

To convey (a message) by telephoning.

Examples :

"I telephoned my teacher to ask about the upcoming test. "

J'ai téléphoné à mon professeur pour me renseigner sur le prochain examen.

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