Verbs associated with the Computer and Internet

There are some specific verbs that are commonly associated with the operations of the computer and the internet. Below are some of them:

Enregistrer- to save

In other contexts, enregistrer can also mean Ŗto record.ŗ

J’enregistre le fichier tout de suite- I am saving the file right away

111 Saisir - to enter or to input

In other contexts, the verb saisir can also mean Ŗto grasp,ŗ both literally and figuratively, as in Ŗto understand (a concept or idea).ŗ

Je saisis les informations dans la base de données - Iřm entering the information into the database

Sauvegarder - to backup

Je sauvegardemon travail toutes les deux heures - I back up my work every two hours Supprimer - to delete

J’ai supprimé quelques fichiers - I deleted some files Partager - to share

Carine a partagé un article intéressant sur Facebook - Carine shared an interesting article on Facebook

Se connecter - to log in

Je me connecte sur Facebook tous les jours - I log on to Facebook every day S’inscrire — to register or to sign up

Alexandre ne veut pas s’inscrire sur Facebook- Alexandre does not want to sign up for Facebook

Suivre — to follow

Je suis Leonardo DiCaprio sur Twitter- I follow Leonardo DiCaprio on Twitter Taguer - to tag, as in to identify someone in a picture

Marc m’a tagué(e) dans une photo - Marc tagged me in a picture Télécharger -to download/upload

J’ai téléchargé le nouvel album de Christine and the Queens - I downloaded Christine and the Queensř new album

Twitter - to tweet

112 Caroline twitte souvent- Caroline tweets often

4.0 Conclusion

As youřre upgrading your French vocabulary to help you speak about the computer technology, you may as well upgrade your capacity to use this technology to help you speak French! Do not limit yourself to just what is contained in the study material. Use the YouTube videos to actively practice all the vocabulary in any video with vocabulary lists, flashcards, quizzes and fun

activities.

5.0 Summary

In this unit you have learnt much about the language of information and communication technologies. In specific terms, you learnt the names of types of computers in the French language. You also learnt the French equivalent of computer software and hardware, as well as their gender. Furthermore, you learnt the French words for various computer accessories and several other essential computer terminologies. In addition, you learnt the French words that are very commonly used in discussing the internet.

Most importantly, we have come to understand that even l’Académie française (the French Academy, a national institution which is the authority on issues related to the French

language) has been forced to accept the fact that terms for the new technology cannot easily be translated into French, thus the need for the French language to adopt new words (neologism) and adapt English words (Anglicism), allowing for the French language to keep up with the times.

6.0 Tutor-Marked Assignment

1. Name in French the types of computers you know.

2. Name in French three computer accessories.

3. Give the French equivalents of the following:

- application software - programming software - system software

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4. Translate the following in French:Database, desktop, Folder, Password, Word processing.

114 7.0 References/Further Reading

Karfis, O. (2013).ŖFrench Todayŗhttps://www.frenchtoday.com/blog/french-vocabulary/learn-some-french-computer-terms/

Bibard, F. (2014).Ŗ146 Useful (and Sometimes Clever) French Words for Social Media Usersŗhttps://www.talkinfrench.com/social-media-terms-french/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmQSrNmCPiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q2zxTHqxXs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kOw9fXRLsg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NGvdlkDCUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beoFPLa4SVA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjLr7CcrAsU

115 UNIT 12 : BANK TRANSACTIONS

CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Objectives 3.0 Main Content

3.1 Dialogues 3.1.1 Dialogue 1 3.1.2 Dialogue 2 3.1.3 Dialogue 3 3.2 Bank Job Titles

3.3 Banking Vocabulary and Phrases 3.4 Types of Bank Accounts

3.5 Bank Books 3.6 Bank Transactions 3.7 Bank Cards

3.8 Banking Equipment 4.0 Conclusion

5.0 Summary

6.0 Tutor-Marked Assignment 7.0 References/Further Reading

116 1.0 Introduction

If you live or work in a French-speaking country, you will most likely want to open a bank account. This way you can deposit money or withdraw money, as the need arises. If you wish, you could also ask for bank checks, or cashier's checks. An account will also allow you to cash a check. Going to the bank to open an account might not be the same in France as it is in the country you live. You will have to go to the reception desk to make an appointment with a banker. Once you have an account, you will be able to go to the counter, after greeting the

receptionist. Just be sure the bank is open before you go. Many banks are closed on Saturday and many others are closed on Monday. It is crucial to have a good understanding of French phrases for finance and banking. While in a French-speaking country, the best way to ensure that you get the most for your money is to be familiar with these common banking terms.

117 2.0 Objectives

At the end of this unit you will be able to:

- use correct phrases in banking needs while in a French-speaking country;

- use the correct French names of bank documents;

- name types of bank accounts in French;

- list the French names of the jobs in a bank 3.0 Main Content