What does original in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word original in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use original in French.

The word original in French means original, original copy, original, original, original, novel, original, uncommon, unusual, original, original, original, eccentric, new, original, first take, original, subject, certified as conforming to the original, certified copy of the original, original document, original title. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word original

original, original copy

nom masculin (document d'origine)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Voici l'original du contrat.
Here is the original copy of the contract.

original

nom masculin (première version)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous allons vérifier si ce texte est conforme à l'original.
We are going to verify that this text conforms to the original.

original

nom masculin (chose ou personne de référence)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'original de son modèle a disparu.
The original of this model has disappeared.

original, novel

adjectif (unique)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Son travail surprend, c'est vraiment original.
His work is surprising; it's really original.

original, uncommon, unusual

adjectif (pas ordinaire)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette mise en scène est nouvelle et originale.
This production is new and original.

original

adjectif (authentique)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il faut présenter le document original : la copie n'a aucune valeur.
The original document must be presented; a copy is worthless.

original

adjectif (originel)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les voyageurs sont priés de présenter une pièce d'identité originale et non une copie aux douaniers.
The travelers were asked to show the customs officers an original identification card, rather than a copy.

original, eccentric

(personne un peu excentrique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Regarde ses cheveux, ses vêtements, c'est un original !
Look at her hair, her clothes - she's an original!

new

adjectif (inédit)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Des titres originaux sont inclus sur le CD.
The CD includes new titles.

original

nom masculin (texte d'origine, non traduit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce n'est pas une traduction mais un original.
This is not a translation; it's an original.

first take

nom masculin (film : premier enregistrement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le cinéaste conserve l'original des prises de vue.
The filmmaker keeps the first take.

original

nom masculin (manuscrit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'original du roman est conservé à la bibliothèque nationale. Ici, nous conservons tous les originaux.
The original copy of the novel is kept at the national library. We keep all of the originals here.

subject

nom masculin (modèle) (fine art)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les femmes des peintres sont souvent leurs originaux.
Painters' wives are often their subjects.

certified as conforming to the original

locution adjectivale (droit : copie approuvée)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cette copie est certifiée conforme à l'original.

certified copy of the original

nom féminin (reproduction approuvée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le juge nous a remis une copie du jugement certifiée conforme à l'original.

original document

nom masculin (document d'origine, non copié)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

original title

nom masculin (titre donné par le créateur)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est une traduction, mais le titre original doit figurer sur l'oeuvre.

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