disquette

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See also: diskette

English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Noun

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disquette (plural disquettes)

  1. (chiefly British) Alternative spelling of diskette

French

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disquette

Etymology

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Calque of English diskette, as disque +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dis.kɛt/
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Noun

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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