disquette

See also: diskette

English

Alternative forms

• diskette

Etymology

Pseudo-Gallicism, derived from disquette, corresponding to diskette.

Noun

disquette (plural disquettes)

1. (chiefly British) Alternative spelling of diskette

French

disquette

Etymology

Calque of English diskette, as disque +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dis.kɛt/

• Audio:

  (file)

Noun

disquette f (plural disquettes)

1. floppy disk (flexible disk used for storing digital data)
2. (informal) pick-up line, chat-up line, opener; pick-up routine (short introduction, comment or story intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger)

   Synonyms: phrase d’accroche, phrase d’approche