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    Échantillons (en. Samples)

    /eʃɑ̃.ti.jɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Portions or representative examples of a product or element.
    The perfume samples were displayed in the store.
    Les échantillons de parfum étaient exposés dans la boutique.
    Small pieces of material presented for evaluation or testing.
    She received fabric samples to choose her dress.
    Elle a reçu des échantillons de tissu pour choisir sa robe.
    Samples taken for statistical analysis.
    The researchers collected water samples from the lake.
    Les chercheurs ont collecté des échantillons d'eau du lac.

    Etymology

    The word 'sample' comes from the Old French 'eschantillon', deriving from 'eschantier', which means 'to prove' or 'to show evidence'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    free samples
    Products offered free of charge to allow for trying.
    échantillons gratuits
    to make samples
    To test or examine products before purchasing them.
    faire des échantillons
    sampling
    The process of taking samples for analysis.
    échantillonnage

    Related Words

    to sample
    To take samples of a product or substance.
    échantillonner
    sampling
    Technique for collecting samples for analysis.
    échantillonnage
    sampler
    Device or person who collects samples.
    échantillonneur

    Slang Meanings

    A small example of something, often used in an informal context.
    Give me a sample of that new song.
    Donne-moi un échantillon de cette nouvelle chanson.
    Sample, but with a less serious or more humorous connotation.
    It's just a sample, don't take it too seriously.
    C'est juste un échantillon, ne prends pas ça trop au sérieux.