GENERAL INFO

Type (masculine noun) means "type," "kind," "sort," or "model." Informally, it can also mean "guy" or "fellow."

USAGE

You'll often hear it in phrases like "quel type de..." (what type of...). For example, "Quel type de voiture as-tu ?" (What type of car do you have?). Informally, "C'est un type sympa." (He's a nice guy.)

TRAPS

Be careful! Type is *not* a verb like "to type" in English. For typing on a keyboard, use "taper" or "saisir." Also, using "un type" for "a guy" is informal; avoid it in formal situations.