🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

jeu vidéo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeu vidéo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Video Game/ˈvɪdioʊ ɡeɪm/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Les jeux vidéo sont très populaires parmi les jeunes."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a two- or three-dimensional display device.

    "Many people enjoy playing video games in their free time."
  2. 2

    A game played on a computer or gaming console, often involving complex graphics and storylines.

    "The latest video game release has received rave reviews for its immersive gameplay."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'video game' originated in the early 1970s, combining 'video', derived from the Latin 'videre' meaning 'to see', and 'game', which comes from the Old English 'gamen' meaning 'joy, fun, or amusement'. The phrase reflects the visual and interactive nature of electronic games.

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