L'empreinte (en. The imprint)

/lɑ̃.pʁɛ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Trace left by one thing on another.

The imprint of his foot on the sand was still visible.

L'empreinte de son pied sur le sable était encore visible.

A distinctive mark particular to a person or event.

The fingerprint is unique to each individual.

L'empreinte digitale est unique à chaque individu.

Impact or effect left by an action.

This action left a deep imprint in the community.

Cette action a laissé une empreinte profonde dans la communauté.

From the Latin 'impressio', meaning 'impression'.

to make an imprint

To create a model or mark from an object.

faire une empreinte

to have an imprint in memory

To be memorable or have a lasting impact.

avoir une empreinte dans la mémoire

to leave an imprint

To have consequences that mark or change the situation.

laisser une empreinte

fingerprint

Unique mark left by human fingers.

empreinte digitale

ecological footprint

Environmental impact of a human activity.

empreinte écologique

sound footprint

Distinctive characteristic of a sound or music.

empreinte sonore

Trace left after a party.

There were plenty of glass imprints on the table in the morning.

Il y avait plein d'empreintes de verres sur la table au matin.

Influence of a person in a group.

His imprint is felt in every decision made at the meeting.

Son empreinte se fait sentir dans chaque décision prise à la réunion.