dictaphone

UK
/ˈdɪktəfəʊn/
US
/ˈdɪktəfoʊn/

Translations

dictaphonenoun
dictaphones
pl
UK
/ˈdɪktəfəʊn/
US
/ˈdɪktəfoʊn/
The journalist used a dictaphone to record the interview for accuracy.
Le journaliste a utilisé un dictaphone pour enregistrer l’entretien avec précision.
Synonyms
voice recorder
tape recorder
audio recorder
dictation machine
dictaphoneverb
dictaphoned
Past Simple
dictaphoned
Past Participle
dictaphoning
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɪktəfəʊn/
US
/ˈdɪktəfoʊn/
Used transitively and intransitively to mean “record with a dictaphone”
Additional translations
dictaphonerVerbe rare, surtout dans l’usage technique ou journalistique.
dictaphoneadjective
Attributive use before another noun (e.g. “dictaphone tape”).
dictaphoniqueEmploi technique.
He bought a pack of dictaphone tapes before the interview.
Il a acheté un lot de cassettes dictaphoniques avant l’entretien.

Definitions

dictaphonenoun
A small machine used for recording speech so that it can be written down later.
The journalist used a dictaphone to record the interview for accuracy.
dictaphoneverb
To record (speech or sound) using a dictaphone device.
She dictaphoned the meeting so she could review it later.
dictaphoneadjective
Relating to or intended for use with a dictaphone.
He bought a pack of dictaphone tapes before the interview.