moniteur

monitor, screen

noun moh-nee-TUR Rare

Origin: From Latin 'monitor' (one who warns or advises)

Also means

instructor, supervisor

Usage Note

Moniteur covers a computer or video monitor (moniteur d'ordinateur) and also an activity instructor — moniteur de ski (ski instructor) or moniteur d'auto-école (driving instructor). The feminine is monitrice. Context always makes it clear which sense is intended.

Examples

"Il a remplacé son vieux moniteur par un écran plat."

Natural Translation

He replaced his old monitor with a flat screen.

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