French Conversation · Level 123
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French word
empreindre
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃pʁɛ̃dʁ/
Meaning
- verbinfuse
Example
La peinture a empreint le mur d'une couleur vive.
The paint infused the wall with a vivid color.
More examples
Le parfum a empreint ma veste, je le sens encore.
The perfume has permeated my jacket; I can still smell it.
Core concept
A deep stamp that leaves color, a sign, or a quality fixed in material or mind.
Similar words
imprégner: To make liquid or color soak thoroughly into an object or fabric.
marquer: To leave a visible mark or a lasting impression on something or the mind.
imprimer: To reproduce text or an image on paper or another surface by pressing.
colorer: To change the visible color of an object or surface.
Definition in French
Imprimer profondément une couleur, une marque ou une qualité sur un support matériel ou mental.
Word origin
The Latin verb imprimere, meaning 'press into', passed into Old French as empreindre and developed both physical and figurative uses.
Usage tips
- The construction empreindre quelque chose de quelque chose is useful, while the passive form être empreint de is especially frequent.