French · Daily Life
ordinateur
computer
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
An electronic device for processing and storing data.
Example
J'utilise mon ordinateur pour travailler.
I use my computer to work.
Etymology
The word 'ordinateur' was coined in the 1950s from the Latin 'ordinare', meaning to arrange or organize. It reflects the function of computers as data organizers.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ordinateur' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, mainly in written formats, to refer to computing devices and technology across French-speaking regions.