Imprimait (en. Printed)

[ɛ̃.pʁi.mɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Make a text or image visible on a medium like paper.
He was printing important documents for the meeting.
Il imprimait des documents importants pour la réunion.
Produce a print using a printer.
She was printing photos for her album.
Elle imprimait des photos pour son album.
Exercise influence or impact on something or someone.
This last event was giving a new dynamics to the project.
Ce dernier événement imprimait une nouvelle dynamique au projet.

Etymology

From the Latin 'imprimere', which means 'to press on'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

print tickets
Produce tickets or cards in a tangible way.
imprimer des billets
leave a mark
Have a lasting impact on something.
imprimer son empreinte
print an image
Produce a visual copy of a photo or drawing.
imprimer une image

Related Words

impression
Effect produced by the action of printing.
impression
printer
Person or company that prints.
imprimeur
printer
Device that performs printing.
imprimante

Slang Meanings

Do something quickly and carelessly.
He printed his homework in a hurry before leaving.
Il a imprimé ses devoirs à la va-vite avant de partir.
Create a rough version, without finishing.
She printed her project without proofreading it.
Elle a imprimé son projet sans le relire.