Empreint (en. Imprint)

/ɑ̃.pʁɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Trace left by an object that has been pressed onto a surface.

The imprint of the shoe on the ground was visible.

L'empreint de la chaussure sur le sol était visible.

Set of characteristics of a person, often used in a legal context.

Fingerprints are unique to each individual.

Les empreintes digitales sont uniques à chaque individu.

From the verb 'empreindre', derived from the Latin 'imprimere'.

digital fingerprint

Unique trace left by fingers touching a surface.

empreinte digitale

to leave a mark

To have a lasting impact on something or someone.

laisser une empreinte

carbon footprint

Measurement of the impact of human activities on the environment in terms of CO2.

empreinte carbone

impression

Action of pressing an object to create a mark.

impression

trace

Mark left after the passing of an object.

trace

mark

General meaning of a sign or indication.

marque

Mark or effect produced by a person on a situation.

He left his mark on this project with his innovative ideas.

Il a laissé son empreint sur ce projet avec ses idées novatrices.

Trace left in a social context.

His imprint at the party was unforgettable.

Son empreint à la soirée était inoubliable.