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    Graver (en. To engrave)

    /ɡʁa.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To create an engraving on a material.
    The artist engraved patterns on the metal.
    L'artiste a gravé des motifs sur le métal.
    To inscribe something durably.
    He engraved his name on the plaque.
    Il a gravé son nom sur la plaque.
    To record data on a digital medium.
    I burned the CD with my band's songs.
    J'ai gravé le CD avec les chansons de mon groupe.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gravare', which means 'to make heavy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to engrave in stone
    To make something permanent, unalterable.
    graver dans la pierre
    to engrave a message
    To inscribe a message in a lasting way.
    graver un message
    to be etched in memory
    To remain in memory in an indelible way.
    se graver dans la mémoire

    Related Words

    engraving
    Technique of reproducing images by carving a medium.
    gravure
    engraver
    Tool or person who engraves.
    graveur
    engraved
    Who has been subjected to an engraving technique.
    gravé

    Slang Meanings

    To record an album
    He decided to record an album of his best songs.
    Il a décidé de graver un album de ses meilleures chansons.
    To engrave a memory
    He wants to engrave a memory of his trip.
    Il veut graver un souvenir de son voyage.