footprint

• Nom désignant la trace ou l'empreinte laissée par un pied ou une chaussure sur une surface, ou, au sens figuré, l'influence ou l'effet durable laissé par quelque chose ou quelqu'un.

A noun referring to the mark or impression left by a foot or shoe on a surface, or figuratively, the impact or effect left by something or someone.

1. Mark left by a footA2formal

   A mark or impression left by a foot or shoe on a surface.

   Empreinte de pas

   • The detective found a footprint in the mud near the crime scene.
   • Children left footprints all over the freshly painted floor.
   • She followed the footprints in the snow to find her way back.

   Synonymesfootmarkfootstepimpressionprinttrack

2. Environmental impactB2formal

   The impact of a person or organization on the environment, often measured as a carbon footprint.

   empreinte environnementale

   • The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint.
   • Using renewable energy can help lower your ecological footprint.
   • They calculated the water footprint of their production process.

   Synonymesimpactimprint

3. Area occupiedB2formal

   The area covered or occupied by something, such as a building or device.

   Emprise au sol

   • The new factory has a large physical footprint.
   • This smartphone has a smaller footprint than its predecessor.
   • The building's footprint takes up most of the lot.

   Synonymesareaexpanseextentspace