programmer

Senses

1. 1.

   to schedule, to program

   to arrange or set something to happen at a specific time

2. 2.

   to code, to write a program

   to write instructions for a computer or device

Examples

• "J'ai programmé la réunion pour demain à 14h."

  I scheduled the meeting for tomorrow at 2 p.m.

• "Il apprend à programmer en Python."

  He is learning to code in Python.

• "Nous avons programmé le lave-vaisselle pour la nuit."

  We programmed the dishwasher to run overnight.

Usage

Both senses are common in modern French. The first (scheduling) is the primary meaning in everyday contexts; the second (coding) is increasingly used with the rise of technology. Often used reflexively (se programmer) in the sense of being scheduled or set to happen automatically.