English–French
“sample” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/spesimɛn/
Example
Je veux voir le spécimen avant d'acheter.
I want to see the sample before buying it.
How to say “sample” in French
“Sample” in French is spécimen.
A concrete sample held out for examination, testing, or comparison.
Example sentences with spécimen
La banque exige un spécimen de signature pour ouvrir le compte.
The bank requires a signature specimen to open the account.
Tips for using spécimen
- In ordinary contexts, échantillon is often more natural for a sample, while spécimen has a more technical or formal tone.
Other French words for “sample”
Pouvez-vous me montrer un échantillon de ce tissu?
Could you show me a sample of this fabric?