मतलब
To communicate verbally using a telephone.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
It is considered rude to speak loudly on the phone in public spaces like trains or cafes. The phrase is used identically, but 'cellulaire' is often used instead of 'téléphone' for mobile calls. In professional settings, it is common to say 'Je suis en ligne' (I am on the line) as a synonym.
Use 'avec'
Always use 'avec' to say who you are talking to.
Don't use 'dans'
Never say 'dans le téléphone'. It sounds like you are inside the device!
मतलब
To communicate verbally using a telephone.
Use 'avec'
Always use 'avec' to say who you are talking to.
Don't use 'dans'
Never say 'dans le téléphone'. It sounds like you are inside the device!
Context matters
Use 'être au téléphone' if you want to emphasize that you are busy.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
Je parle ___ téléphone.
The correct contraction is 'au' (à + le).
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
Only 'au téléphone' is the correct idiomatic collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu es libre ? B: Non, je ____ au téléphone.
The verb 'parler' is required here.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are busy on a call.
This phrase describes being on a call.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासJe parle ___ téléphone.
The correct contraction is 'au' (à + le).
Choose the best option.
Only 'au téléphone' is the correct idiomatic collocation.
A: Tu es libre ? B: Non, je ____ au téléphone.
The verb 'parler' is required here.
You are busy on a call.
This phrase describes being on a call.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
8 सवालNo, 'sur' is not used for the telephone in French. Use 'au'.
It is neutral and suitable for all situations.
You can say 'Je suis au téléphone'.
'Téléphoner' is the act of calling; 'parler' is the act of speaking during the call.
Yes, it is often used for any remote verbal call.
Yes, as an excuse for not replying.
In French, 'à' + 'le' always contracts to 'au'.
Yes, 'Je parle au téléphone avec le client' is perfect.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Être au téléphone
synonymTo be on the phone
Appeler quelqu'un
contrastTo call someone
Raccrocher
builds onTo hang up
