Original (en. Original)

/oʁi.ɲal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Related to the origin, the beginning.

This painting is an original by the artist.

Ce tableau est un original de l'artiste.

Quality of what is unique and not copied.

She has an original approach in her work.

Elle a une approche originale dans son travail.

Uncommon, innovative.

His original idea won everyone over.

Son idée originale a séduit tout le monde.

From Latin 'originālis', which comes from 'originem', meaning 'beginning' or 'source'.

an original in its kind

A person or thing that is unique in its kind.

un original dans son genre

to find the original

Discovering the source or authenticity of something.

trouver l'original

an original drawing

A drawing that is not a copy and is made by oneself.

un dessin original

origin

The starting point or source of something.

origine

invention

Creation of something new, original.

invention

creation

Action of producing something new.

création

Cool, unique, different.

This new fashion is really original, it’s a change!

Cette nouvelle mode est vraiment originale, ça change !

Someone who demonstrates creativity.

This designer is super original in his ideas!

Ce designer est super original dans ses idées !