Copies (en. Copies)

/kɔ.pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Reproduction of a document through physical means such as a printer.
I need to make copies of this report.
J'ai besoin de faire des copies de ce rapport.
Documents reproduced identical to the original.
The copies of the contracts must be signed.
Les copies des contrats doivent être signées.
Copies of a book or a work.
The librarian has several copies of this novel.
La bibliothécaire a plusieurs copies de ce roman.

Etymology

From the Latin 'copia', meaning abundance or reproduction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make copies
To make reproductions of a document.
faire des copies
identical copies
Copies that are identical to the original.
copies conformes
taking copies
Actions of reproducing something.
prises de copies

Related Words

copy
Reproduction of a document or a work.
copie
duplicate
Additional copy of a document.
duplicata
print
Action of printing a document.
impression

Slang Meanings

A poorly made version of a document.
This copy is really a 'backup copy'.
Cette copie est vraiment une 'copie de secours'.
A document that is not important.
This paper is just a copy, no need to pay attention to it.
Ce papier, c'est juste une copie, pas besoin d'y prêter attention.