Empreintes (en. Footprints)

/ɑ̃pʁɛ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Marks or traces left on a surface by an object or a part of the body.

The footprints in the sand tell a story.

Les empreintes de pas dans le sable racontent une histoire.

A set of a person's digital marks.

Fingerprints are often used in criminal investigations.

Les empreintes digitales sont souvent utilisées dans les enquêtes criminelles.

Traces left by something or an event on a place or a person.

The imprints of history are visible in the city's architecture.

Les empreintes de l'histoire sont visibles dans l'architecture de la ville.

The word 'empreinte' comes from the verb 'empreindre', derived from the Latin 'imprimere' which means 'to print'.

take his/her fingerprints

Obtaining a person's digital marks.

prendre ses empreintes

leave fingerprints

To cause a lasting impact on something or someone.

laisser des empreintes

footprints

Marks left by feet on a surface.

empreintes de pas

impression

Trace or mark left on a surface.

impression

trace

Mark or visible sign that something has been present.

trace

mark

Distinctive sign left by an object.

marque

To express oneself or show one's imprint in a field.

She has truly made her imprint in her artistic work.

Elle a vraiment mis sa empreinte dans son travail artistique.

To have a significant impact on a situation or person.

His imprint on this team is indelible.

Son empreinte sur cette équipe est indélébile.