French translation of telegraph is 
télégraphe

Meaning of "telegraph" in English

A telegraph is a communication system used historically to send messages over long distances by converting text into a series of electrical signals. These signals are transmitted via telegraph wires and are then decoded back into text at the receiving end. This method of communication was especially popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries before being largely replaced by more advanced technologies like the telephone and Internet. The word "telegraph" can also refer to the device itself that sends and receives these messages.

Meaning of "télégraphe" in French

In French, the term "télégraphe" refers to a telecommunication device utilized for long-distance communication by conveying coded messages using electrical signals. Like its English counterpart, the télégraphe was fundamental in the historical development of communication technology during the 19th century. It provided a means of rapid communication over vast distances, which was revolutionary at the time. Today, the word is primarily used in historical contexts as modern technology has supplanted the need for telegraphs.

Pronunciation of "telegraph" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈtel.ɪ.ɡræf/

Pronunciation Variations: In British English, "telegraph" is typically pronounced with a short 'e,' whereas in American English, the pronunciation may have a slightly more pronounced 'r.'

Pronunciation of "télégraphe" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /te.le.ɡʁaf/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal regional variations within French-speaking regions. However, the emphasis generally remains on the first syllable, with a clear 'r' sound typical of French pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She sent a message via telegraph to her sister in Paris. (Elle a envoyé un message par télégraphe à sa sœur à Paris.)
2. The invention of the telegraph changed the world of communication. (L'invention du télégraphe a changé le monde de la communication.)
3. The museum displayed a 19th-century telegraph machine. (Le musée exposait une machine de télégraphe du XIXe siècle.)
4. They learned Morse code to operate the telegraph. (Ils ont appris le code Morse pour utiliser le télégraphe.)
5. The telegraph wires stretched across the countryside. (Les fils de télégraphe s'étendaient à travers la campagne.)
6. He was fascinated by the operation of the telegraph. (Il était fasciné par le fonctionnement du télégraphe.)
7. The ship sent a distress signal using its telegraph. (Le navire a envoyé un signal de détresse à l'aide de son télégraphe.)
8. News was transmitted quickly through the telegraph network. (Les nouvelles étaient transmises rapidement par le réseau de télégraphe.)
9. Telegraph offices were commonly found in major cities. (Les bureaux de télégraphe se trouvaient couramment dans les grandes villes.)
10. The telegraph played a crucial role in business communication. (Le télégraphe a joué un rôle crucial dans la communication d'affaires.)

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

Synonyms: wire, cable, message, dispatch, signal.

Antonyms: silence, hush.

Similar Words: communication, transmission, telecommunication, Morse code.

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

Synonyms: câblogramme, dépêche.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: communication, transmission, radiotélégraphie, code Morse.

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