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    Parchemin (en. Parchment)

    /paʁʃə.mɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Writing support made from animal skins, used since antiquity to write documents.
    Ancient manuscripts were often written on parchment.
    Les anciens manuscrits étaient souvent rédigés sur du parchemin.
    Official document or diploma written on parchment.
    He received his diploma in the form of a parchment.
    Il a reçu son diplôme en forme de parchemin.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'parchmentum', which also refers to the material made from animal skins.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diploma parchment
    An official document certifying a diploma.
    parchemin de diplôme
    on parchment
    Indicates something written on a parchment support.
    sur parchemin

    Related Words

    manuscript
    Text written by hand or using a machine.
    manuscrit
    diploma
    Official document attesting to a qualification or level of education.
    diplôme

    Slang Meanings

    A very old document or contract.
    That old contract looks like a real parchment.
    Ce vieux contrat ressemble à un vrai parchemin.