What is 'original' called in English?

'original' in English is called "Original". Original refers to: Qui existe depuis le commencement ; premier ou le plus ancien.

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What is an example sentence for Original in French?

English: "This is the original manuscript, not a modern reprint." | French: "C'est le manuscrit originel, pas une réimpression moderne."

adjective · noun

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original Meaning in French (original signification en français)

adjectiveoriginal, originel

nounoriginal

original in English:original

IPA:ɔ.ʁi.ʒi.nal

Phonetic:ɔ.ʁi.ʒi.nal

Plural: originals

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de original en français est original, originel. (Qui existe depuis le commencement ; premier ou le plus ancien.)

Definitions of Original

1
adjective
originel
Existing from the beginning; first or earliest.
Qui existe depuis le commencement ; premier ou le plus ancien.
2
adjective
original
New and interesting in a way that is different from anything existing before.
Nouveau et intéressant d'une manière différente de tout ce qui existait auparavant.
3
noun
original
The first form of something from which copies are made, or the person who creates something new.
Première forme de quelque chose à partir de laquelle des copies sont faites, ou la personne qui crée quelque chose de nouveau.

Example Sentences

“This is the original manuscript, not a modern reprint.”

C'est le manuscrit originel, pas une réimpression moderne.

“Her original ideas always stand out in the team.”

Ses idées originales ressortent toujours dans l'équipe.

“Can you show me the original of this document?”

Pouvez-vous me montrer l'original de ce document ?

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

premierauthentiquenouveau

In English:

initial first primary authentic genuine

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

copieimitationrécent

In English:

copy duplicate imitation fake derivative

Inflected Word Forms

nounoriginality

adjectiveunoriginal

adverboriginally

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

original sinidiom

The tendency to evil, innate in humankind and held to be inherited from Adam in consequence of the Fall.

original equipment manufacturerexpression

A company that produces parts and equipment that may be marketed by another manufacturer.

original castcollocation

The first group of actors to perform in a play or film.