French translation of facsimile is 
télécopieur

Meaning of "facsimile" in English

A "facsimile" is a copy or reproduction of a document, artifact, or artwork that is as precise as possible to the original in terms of content, layout, and detail. This term is often used in the fields of art and literature to describe high-quality reproductions. Facsimiles are used to preserve the original work's integrity while allowing wider access to its content. The term also describes technology used to send such exact copies, notably in the form of fax machines, which replicate documents over telecommunication lines.

Meaning of "télécopieur" in French

In French, "télécopieur" refers to a fax machine, a device that scans and transmits documents over telephone lines to produce a copy, or facsimile, of the original document at the receiving end. This technology was crucial in business and communication for many years before the advent of digital scanning and email. The term highlights the process of telecommunication-based reproduction that characterized business practices throughout the late 20th century.

Pronunciation of "facsimile" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /fækˈsɪm.ɪ.li/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "facsimile" tends to be consistent across English-speaking regions, although slight variations in stress may occur. In American English, the second syllable may be more emphasized, whereas British English might place more emphasis on the first syllable.

Pronunciation of "télécopieur" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /te.le.kɔ.pjœʁ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "télécopieur" in French does not vary significantly. However, the fluency and stress on syllables may slightly differ between regional dialects, particularly in Québec, where the end sound might be a bit softer.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He sent a facsimile of the contract to the office. (Il a envoyé un télécopieur du contrat au bureau.)
2. The artist created a facsimile of the famous painting. (L'artiste a créé un télécopieur du célèbre tableau.)
3. This facsimile is nearly indistinguishable from the original. (Ce télécopieur est presque indiscernable de l'original.)
4. They requested a facsimile of the manuscript for further study. (Ils ont demandé un télécopieur du manuscrit pour une étude plus approfondie.)
5. The library has an impressive collection of facsimiles of historical documents. (La bibliothèque possède une impressionnante collection de télécopieurs de documents historiques.)
6. He received a facsimile of the report via fax. (Il a reçu un télécopieur du rapport par fax.)
7. The museum displayed a facsimile of the ancient scroll. (Le musée a exposé un télécopieur de l'ancien parchemin.)
8. For legal purposes, a facsimile of the certificate was required. (Pour des raisons légales, un télécopieur du certificat était requis.)
9. A facsimile of the letter was sent to all board members. (Un télécopieur de la lettre a été envoyé à tous les membres du conseil.)
10. The workshop demonstrated how to produce a facsimile of fragile documents. (L'atelier a démontré comment produire un télécopieur de documents fragiles.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "facsimile" in English

Synonyms: copy, reproduction, duplicate, replica, likeness, imitation, clone, photocopy, facsimile edition, transcript.

Antonyms: original, prototype, singularity.

Similar Words: replica, mimicry, simulation, likeness, resemblance.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "télécopieur" in French

Synonyms: fax, machine à fac-similé, appareil de télécopie, transmetteur.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: imprimante, scanner, photocopieuse.

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