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télécommande

remote control

noun teh-leh-koh-MAHND Rare

Usage Note

Télécommande is the standard term for the TV remote; you'll also hear zappette in casual speech. The verb zapper (to channel-surf) comes from the same culture of TV remotes.

Examples

"Passe-moi la télécommande, s'il te plaît."

Natural Translation

Pass me the remote control, please.

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