Exemplaires (en. Copies)

/ɛg.zɑ̃.plɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A copy is a reproduction of a work.

I bought two copies of this book.

J'ai acheté deux exemplaires de ce livre.

A copy is also used in the context of document distribution.

The teacher distributed copies of the exam.

Le professeur a distribué des exemplaires de l'examen.

In the context of publications, this can refer to the printed issues of a journal.

He has a collection of all the issues of this journal.

Il a une collection de tous les exemplaires de cette revue.

From the Latin 'exemplaris', derived from 'exemplum', meaning 'example'.

deluxe copy

A high-quality version of a book or document.

exemplaire de luxe

unique copy

A single copy of a work, often of great value.

exemplaire unique

example

A model or illustration that serves as a reference.

exemple

model

An example serving as an argument or inspiration.

modèle

To have several versions of the same document.

I have several copies of this contract.

J'ai plusieurs exemplaires de ce contrat.

A copy that is very common or mundane.

It's just one copy among many others.

C'est juste un exemplaire parmi tant d'autres.