internet/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.nɛt/
noun / prop.n. · A2 · Frequency 3261
nounmasculine
Meanings
the Internet
Refers to the global interconnected computer network system.
Examples
L'internet facilite les échanges entre les chercheurs du monde entier.
The Internet facilitates communication among researchers around the world.
Mon travail dépend de l'internet pour accéder aux bases de données professionnelles.
My work depends on the Internet to access professional databases.
L'internet a changé la manière dont les étudiants recherchent des informations.
The Internet has changed the way students search for information.
Collocations
- naviguer sur internetto browse the Internet
Common mistakes
*un internet
l'internet
Internet as an uncountable noun is usually used with the definite article l', not the indefinite article un.
*internet est lent
la connexion internet est lente
Internet itself refers to the network system; when describing speed, it is more accurate to refer to the internet connection (connexion internet).
Related words
synonymréseaunetwork
synonymwebthe Web
prop.n.masculine
Meanings
the Internet
Refers to the global interconnected computer network system, commonly used term without special register restrictions.
Examples
Je consulte souvent Internet pour comparer les horaires des trains.
I often consult the Internet to compare train schedules.
Mes parents utilisent Internet pour garder le contact avec leur famille.
My parents use the Internet to keep in touch with their family.
Cette bibliothèque offre un accès gratuit à Internet.
This library offers free access to the Internet.
Collocations
- accès à InternetInternet access
- connexion InternetInternet connection
- service InternetInternet service
Common mistakes
l'internet
Internet
Internet as a proper noun is usually used without an article.
Related words
synonymréseau mondialglobal network
nounmasculine
Meanings
the Internet
Refers to the global interconnected computer network system.
Examples
L'internet facilite les échanges entre les chercheurs du monde entier.
The Internet facilitates communication among researchers around the world.
Mon travail dépend de l'internet pour accéder aux bases de données professionnelles.
My work depends on the Internet to access professional databases.
L'internet a changé la manière dont les étudiants recherchent des informations.
The Internet has changed the way students search for information.