French Phrase
Mbps, ça veut dire mégabits par seconde.
Meaning
The sentence explains that the abbreviation 'Mbps' stands for 'megabits per second', which is a unit used to measure data transfer speed on the internet or other digital networks.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to clarify the meaning of the technical term Mbps, for example in a conversation about internet speed, a tech support call, or a classroom lesson on digital terminology.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mbps,çaveutdiremégabitsparseconde.
ça
Informal demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'it', often used in spoken French.
veut dire
Fixed expression meaning 'means' or 'to say'. It is the third‑person singular of 'vouloir' + infinitive 'dire'.
par
Preposition meaning 'per' when indicating a rate or ratio.
seconde
Feminine noun for 'second' (unit of time).
Acronym pronunciation
Acronyms like Mbps are usually spelled out letter by letter in French: 'èm‑bé‑èss'.
🗨In Conversation
Mbps, ça veut dire mégabits par seconde.
Mbps means megabits per second.
Ah, donc plus de Mbps, plus rapide mon téléchargement !
Ah, so the more Mbps, the faster my download!
✕Common Mistakes
Mbps, c'est mégabits par seconde.
"c'est" is used for definitions, not for explaining what an abbreviation stands for; use "veut dire" or "signifie".
Mbps, ça veut dire mégabits à la seconde.
The correct preposition for rates is "par", not "à".
Mbps, ça veut dire megabits par seconde.
In French, keep the word in its French form "mégabits" (accent on the e).
↔Alternatives
Mbps signifie mégabits par seconde.
Mbps signifies megabits per second.
Mbps veut dire mégabits par seconde.
Mbps means megabits per second.
Mbps = mégabits par seconde.
Mbps = megabits per second.
Cultural Tip
In French technical speech, "ça veut dire" is perfectly acceptable in informal contexts, but in formal writing you’ll often see "signifie" or "désigne". Also, French speakers usually pronounce the acronym letter‑by‑letter (èm‑bé‑èss) rather than saying the whole word.