Copie (en. Copy)

/kɔ.pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Reproduction of a document or text.
I need a copy of my passport.
J'ai besoin d'une copie de mon passeport.
Copy of an original work.
This painting is a copy of a famous painting.
Cette peinture est une copie d'un célèbre tableau.
Version of a file or computer program.
Make sure to create a backup copy of your files.
Assure-toi de faire une copie de sauvegarde de tes fichiers.

Etymology

From Latin 'copia', which means 'abundance, reproduction'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a copy
To produce a reproduction of a document.
faire une copie
true copy
A copy that holds the same value as the original.
copie conforme
copy to return
A copy to be returned to the sender.
copie à rendre

Related Words

to copy
Action of reproducing a text or document.
copier
copywriter
Advertising writer.
copywriter
copious
Abundant or generous in quantity.
copieux

Slang Meanings

A variant of 'copy' used in colloquial language.
He made a 'copy' of my homework without telling me.
Il a fait une 'copie' de mon devoir sans le dire.