French Word of the Day

to plug in/to unplug

Branchez l’appareil avant de l’utiliser. Débranchez-le après avoir fini.
Plug in the device before using it. Unplug it when finished.

FUN FACT:
Branché, which literally means to be plugged in, is also widely used to mean someone who is hip — plugged in, if you will — to current trends, fashion and other popular culture.

You might hear a conversation like this:
— Natalie est assez branchée, non?Natalie’s rather hip, no?
— Oui, bien sûr, elle est très chic. Yes, of course, she’s very stylish.