French translation of telegram is 
télégramme

Meaning of "telegram" in English

A telegram is a message sent through a telegraph system, allowing individuals to send short, urgent communications over long distances. Historically, telegrams were used frequently when immediate communication was necessary and available technology was limited to telegraph systems. The sender would dictate or write a message which would then be transmitted via Morse code and relayed to the recipient as a printed message. While largely replaced by modern communication technologies, the term is still used to refer to electronic messaging systems that mimic the brevity and directness of traditional telegrams.

Meaning of "télégramme" in French

In French, "télégramme" refers to a concise message transmitted via a telegraph system, similar to its English counterpart. It served as a crucial form of communication before the advent of telephones and the internet, allowing messages to be sent quickly over long distances using Morse code. A "télégramme" was a written document delivered to the recipient, often used for urgent announcements and important news. As technology evolved, the traditional use of "télégramme" faded, but it remains part of the historical lexicon reflecting communication practices of the past.

Pronunciation of "telegram" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡræm/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, the pronunciation is quite standard with emphasis on the first syllable. In British English, there may be a slight variation in vowel sounds, but the emphasis remains the same.

Pronunciation of "télégramme" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /teleɡʁam/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "télégramme" is consistent across French-speaking regions, with slight differences in accent based on dialect, such as in Acadien or Québécois, which may subtly influence the intonation and cadence.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. I received a telegram from my friend in London.
   (J'ai reçu un télégramme de mon ami à Londres.)

2. The telegram conveyed the urgent message swiftly.
   (Le télégramme a transmis le message urgent rapidement.)

3. They used to send telegrams during wartime for quick updates.
   (Ils envoyaient des télégrammes pendant la guerre pour des mises à jour rapides.)

4. Sending a telegram was the fastest way to communicate across continents.
   (Envoyer un télégramme était le moyen le plus rapide de communiquer à travers les continents.)

5. The telegram announced the birth of a baby boy.
   (Le télégramme annonçait la naissance d'un petit garçon.)

6. He went to the post office to send a telegram.
   (Il est allé à la poste pour envoyer un télégramme.)

7. Telegrams were once considered state-of-the-art technology.
   (Les télégrammes étaient autrefois considérés comme une technologie de pointe.)

8. She found an old telegram in her grandmother's belongings.
   (Elle a trouvé un vieux télégramme dans les affaires de sa grand-mère.)

9. The company received an important telegram from its headquarters.
   (L'entreprise a reçu un télégramme important de son siège social.)

10. His face lit up when he opened the telegram.
    (Son visage s'est illuminé en ouvrant le télégramme.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "telegram" in English

Synonyms: cable, wire, telegraph message, radiogram, dispatch.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: message, note, letter, communiqué, announcement.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "télégramme" in French

Synonyms: dépêche, message télégraphié, câblogramme.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: message, note, lettre, communiqué, annonce.

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