French word

prospectus

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɔspɛktys/

Meaning

  • masculine nounflyer

Example

J'ai reçu un prospectus dans ma boîte aux lettres.

I received a flyer in my mailbox.

Illustration for prospectus (flyer)

More examples

Il a gardé le prospectus.

He kept the flyer.

Core concept

A brief printed presentation of an offer or message, often passed from hand to hand.

Common phrases

  • recevoir un prospectus

    receive a flyer

  • distribuer des prospectus

    distribute flyers

Similar words

dépliant: A folded, multi-panel sheet presenting information or advertising.
brochure: A bound booklet giving detailed information about a product or service.
flyer: A single-sheet advertisement with brief, attention-grabbing information.
tract: A thin handout promoting political views or calling for support for a cause.

Definition in French

Imprimé publicitaire ou d'information, souvent distribué gratuitement et parfois présenté sous forme de dépliant pour donner des renseignements brefs.

Word origin

The noun is borrowed from Latin prospectus, from prospicere, 'to look ahead', whose idea of viewing led to the modern French sense of an informative printed sheet.

Usage tips

  • French prospectus usually means a flyer or leaflet, whereas the English false friend prospectus commonly names a detailed document about an investment or course.

Other meanings

  • brochurenoun
  • handbillnoun

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