L'imprimerie (en. Printing)

/lɛ̃.pʁi.me.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The set of activities related to the printing of books, newspapers, and other documents.

The printing press underwent a revolution with the invention of the printing press.

L'imprimerie a connu une révolution avec l'invention de la presse à imprimer.

The place where these activities are carried out.

My father works in a printing house that specializes in brochures.

Mon père travaille dans une imprimerie qui se spécialise dans les brochures.

Comes from the verb 'imprimer', which is derived from the Latin 'imprimere' meaning 'to press upon'.

digital printing

Printing using digital technologies for printing.

imprimerie numérique

artisanal printing

Printing that favors traditional and manual methods.

imprimerie artisanale

printing house

Company specialized in printing.

maison d'imprimerie

offset printing

Commonly used printing method in print shops.

impression offset

printing

Action of reproducing texts or images.

impression

printer

Person who works in a printing house.

imprimeur

publication

Action of making something public by printing it.

publication

Print on demand

He does print on demand, which is convenient for small runs.

Il fait de l'imprimerie à la demande, ce qui est pratique pour les petits tirages.

Print shop

A variety of printing services can be found in the commercial area.

On peut trouver une variété de services d'imprimerie dans la zone commerciale.