French word

imprimeur

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃pʁimœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprinter

Example

Je dois contacter l'imprimeur pour le devis.

I have to contact the printer for the quote.

Illustration for imprimeur (printer)

More examples

Je vais chercher mes flyers chez l'imprimeur demain.

Tomorrow, I'm going to pick up my flyers from the printer.

Core concept

A print shop or its operator turning prepared pages and images into physical copies.

Common phrases

  • contacter l'imprimeur

    get in touch with the printer

  • aller chez l'imprimeur

    go to the printer's

Similar words

imprimerie: A shop or factory where printing is carried out.
imprimante: A machine that prints text or images on paper.

Definition in French

Personne ou entreprise qui réalise l'impression de textes, d'images ou d'autres documents sur papier ou supports similaires.

Word origin

Imprimeur is formed from imprimer, meaning to print, with the agent suffix -eur, while imprimer ultimately comes from Latin imprimere, meaning to press into or imprint.

Usage tips

  • Imprimeur refers to the person or business, while imprimante refers to a printer machine and imprimerie to a printing business or workshop.

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