Zoom
/zum/A cloud-based video conferencing platform that allows users to host or join virtual meetings, webinars, and online chats.
Le professeur a partagé son écran via Zoom pendant le cours.
The teacher shared his screen via Zoom during the class.
Originally a brand name, 'Zoom' has become a generic term for video conferencing in many languages.
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Usage in French
In French, 'Zoom' is often used as a verb ('faire un Zoom') or as part of a compound noun ('réunion Zoom').
📖Word Origin
From the English brand name 'Zoom', derived from the company 'Zoom Video Communications'. The term has been genericized to refer to video conferencing in general.
📝Usage Notes
While 'Zoom' is a brand name, it is commonly used as a generic term for video conferencing in informal contexts. In formal writing, it is recommended to use 'plateforme de visioconférence' or 'service de réunion en ligne'.