Imprimer (en. Print)

/ɛ̃pʁime/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Produce a document on a printer.
I will print the report for the meeting.
Je vais imprimer le rapport pour la réunion.
Mark a surface with characters or images.
He decided to print labels for his bottles.
Il a décidé d'imprimer des étiquettes pour ses bouteilles.
Influence or mark something deeply.
This experience left a strong imprint on his life.
Cette expérience a imprimé une forte empreinte sur sa vie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'imprimere', meaning 'to press upon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

print in ink
Use ink to print on a surface.
imprimer à l'encre
print on paper
Make a print on a paper medium.
imprimer sur du papier
need to print
Intend to use a printer.
avoir besoin d'imprimer

Related Words

impression
Action of making a copy on paper.
impression
printer
Device used for printing.
imprimante
printer (the profession)
Person or company that prints documents.
imprimeur

Slang Meanings

Print at home
I will print at home to save a bit.
Je vais imprimer à la maison pour économiser un peu.
express print
I need an express print for my project.
J'ai besoin d'une impression express pour mon projet.