Programmes Meaning in English

word · lemma: programme

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UK

Definition

Organized sets of activities, shows, or plans, often broadcast on TV or radio, or designed as part of an event or project. It can also mean software in some contexts.

Usage & Nuances

'Programmes' is the British English plural for 'programme'; American English uses 'programs'. Common collocations: 'TV programmes', 'education programmes', 'government programmes'. Context determines if it means shows, projects, or software.

• Spanish: programas
• Portuguese (BR): programas
• Portuguese (PT): programas
• Chinese (Simplified): 节目 - 项目
• Chinese (Traditional): 節目 - 項目
• Hindi: कार्यक्रम
• Arabic: برامج
• Bengali: প্রোগ্রাম - অনুষ্ঠান - কার্যক্রম
• Russian: программы
• Japanese: プログラム
• Vietnamese: chương trình
• Korean: 프로그램
• Turkish: program - programlar
• Urdu: پروگرامز - منصوبے - پروگرامز (ٹی وی یا ریڈیو)
• Indonesian: program - acara - program (perangkat lunak)

Example Sentences

My favorite programmes are on Monday nights.

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The school offers several programmes for students.

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We watched two interesting programmes last night.

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There are many programmes designed to help people learn English.

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Government health programmes are available for all citizens.

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Some TV programmes are more popular than movies these days.

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