copy

• Nom désignant un double ou une reproduction d'un document, d'une image ou d'un objet original, ainsi que le fait de copier ou le texte à recopier.

A noun referring to a duplicate or reproduction of an original document, image, or object.

1. Duplicate or reproductionA2formal

   A thing made to be similar or identical to another.

   Copie (reproduction)

   • Please make a copy of this document.
   • She kept a copy of the contract for her records.
   • The artist sold a copy of the original painting.

   Synonymescarbon copycloneduplicatefacsimileimitationlikenessphotocopyprintreplicareproductiontranscript

   Antonymesoriginalprototype

2. Single instance of a publicationA2formal

   One of the many identical books, magazines, or newspapers produced at the same time.

   Exemplaire d'une publication

   • I bought a copy of the latest novel.
   • The library has multiple copies of that textbook.
   • He handed me a copy of the morning newspaper.

   Synonymesexemplarissuenumber

3. Text for advertising or journalismB2formal

   Written material intended to be printed or used in advertising.

   Texte publicitaire ou rédactionnel

   • The copy for the new ad campaign was approved.
   • She writes copy for a fashion magazine.
   • The editor revised the copy before publication.

   Synonymesblurbmanuscriptpromotional materialscripttextwording

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de créer une copie ou une reproduction de quelque chose, ou d'imiter les actions ou le style de quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a duplicate or reproduction of something, or imitating someone's actions or style.

1. Duplicate or reproduceA2formal

   To make an identical version of something.

   Copier (reproduire)

   • Please copy this document for the meeting.
   • She copied the file onto a USB drive.
   • He copied the painting from the original.

   Synonymesclonecounterfeitduplicateimitatephotocopyreplicatereproducexerox

   Antonymescreateinventoriginate

2. Imitate or mimicA2informal

   To behave or act in the same way as someone else.

   imiter

   • The child copied his older brother's mannerisms.
   • She copied the dance moves from the video.
   • He copied the teacher's accent perfectly.

   Synonymesapeemulateimitatemimicmirrorparrot

   Antonymescreateinnovateinventoriginate

3. Cheat by copyingB1informal

   To reproduce someone else's work or answers without permission, especially in an academic context.

   copier (tricher)

   • He was caught copying from his classmate during the exam.
   • She copied the essay from an online source.
   • Copying someone else's work is considered plagiarism.

   Synonymescheatcribplagiarize

   Antonymescomposecreateinventoriginate

Variantes phrasalcopy out