Document (en. Document)

/dɔkymɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A written or digital medium serving as information.
He had to sign the document before leaving.
Il a dû signer le document avant de partir.
A folder, a file that contains data.
The company created a document for each project.
Cette entreprise a créé un document pour chaque projet.
An official text established by an authority.
The official document was published in the Official Journal.
Le document officiel a été publié au Journal officiel.

Etymology

From the Latin 'documentum', derived from 'docere' meaning 'to teach'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

digitally document
To convert a paper file into digital format.
document de façon numérique
official document
A document that has legal value.
document officiel
working document
A document used in the workflow process.
document de travail

Related Words

documentation
A set of documents required to provide information.
documentation
documentary
A film or program that presents facts.
documentaire
documentary filmmaker
A person who produces documentaries.
documentariste

Slang Meanings

Doc
Can you pass me the doc so I can read it?
Peux-tu me passer le doc pour que je le lise ?
Doss
I have a lot of doss to update for the meeting.
J'ai plein de doss à mettre à jour pour le réunion.