French Conversation · Level 76
59 words
French word
autographe
Pronunciation
IPA/otogʁaf/
Meaning
- masculine nounautograph
Example
Pouvez-vous me donner votre autographe ?
Could you give me your autograph?
More examples
Elle collectionne des autographes.
She collects autographs.
Core concept
A handwritten name or short note left by its author on a book, photograph, or other object.
Common phrases
demander un autographe
ask for an autograph
signer un autographe
sign an autograph
collectionner des autographes
collect autographs
Similar words
signature: A formal name written on a document to show consent or confirm identity.
dédicace: A personal inscription added to a book or item as a gift for someone.
paraphe: A small signature made with initials or a brief mark to confirm part of a document.
Definition in French
Désigne une signature ou une inscription écrite de la main même de son auteur, souvent donnée comme souvenir sur un livre, une photo ou un objet.
Word origin
Autographe comes from Greek autographos, from autos 'self' and graphein 'write', through Latin and French, meaning written by the author.
Usage tips
- For a legal signature, French normally uses signature; autographe usually denotes a person's handwritten signature given as a keepsake.