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    L'original (en. The original)

    /lo.ʁi.ʒi.nal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The first version of a work, document, or object.
    The original of the painting is on display at the museum.
    L'original du tableau est exposé au musée.
    A person or thing that stands out due to its unique or unusual character.
    He is an original artist with his own style.
    C'est un artiste original qui a son propre style.
    A document or object that is not a copy.
    Please send me the original of the contract.
    Veuillez m'envoyer l'original du contrat.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'originalis' meaning 'coming from an origin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the original and the copy
    The difference between authenticity and forgery.
    l'original et la copie
    to be original
    To be creative or different from others.
    être original

    Related Words

    originality
    Quality of that which is original.
    originalité
    originating
    Which comes from somewhere or belongs to a place.
    originaire

    Slang Meanings

    A particular style that stands out.
    This guy has a really original look.
    Ce gars a un look vraiment original.
    Someone who refuses to conform to norms.
    She is very original in her way of thinking.
    Elle est très originale dans sa façon de penser.