sample

• Substantif désignant une petite partie ou quantité destinée à montrer l'ensemble, ou un exemple représentatif utilisé pour des tests ou une analyse.

A noun referring to a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like, or a representative example used for testing or analysis.

1. Small part for testingA2formal

   A small part or quantity taken to show what the whole is like.

   échantillon

   • The doctor took a blood sample for analysis.
   • They collected soil samples from the field.
   • The store gave out free samples of the new perfume.

   Synonymesexampleinstancerepresentativesnippetspecimenswatchtaste

2. Example or specimenB1formal

   A representative example of a larger group or category.

   échantillon, exemple représentatif

   • This painting is a sample of his early work.
   • The survey used a sample of 500 people.
   • The museum displayed a sample of ancient pottery.

   Synonymesexampleexemplarillustrationinstancerepresentativespecimen

3. Music or audio clipB2informalart

   A short segment of sound or music used in recording or production.

   échantillon sonore

   • The producer used a sample from a classic jazz track.
   • He created a beat using vocal samples.
   • The song features a sample of a famous guitar riff.

   Synonymesclipexcerptloopsnippetsound bite

• Verbe désignant l'action de prélever une petite partie ou un échantillon de quelque chose pour tester ou étudier sa qualité, ou pour faire une expérience limitée de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking a small part or specimen of something to test or examine its quality, or to experience a small amount of something.

1. Test or try a small portionB1formal

   To take a small part of something to test its quality, flavor, or characteristics.

   goûter / échantillonner

   • The chef sampled the soup before serving it.
   • We sampled several wines at the tasting event.
   • The technician sampled the water from the river for pollutants.

   Synonymesassaycheckevaluateinspectnibblesiptastetesttry

2. Test a group or populationB2formal

   To select a small group from a larger population to gather data or opinions.

   échantillonner

   • The researchers sampled 500 people for the survey.
   • They sampled the audience's reaction to the new product.
   • The company sampled customer feedback before launching the service.

   Synonymescanvasspollsurvey

   Antonymescensusexamine

3. Use a small part of a recordingB2informalart

   To take a short segment of a sound recording for use in a new composition.

   échantillonner (un enregistrement)

   • The DJ sampled a classic song for his new track.
   • The producer sampled the drum beat from an old record.
   • Many hip-hop artists sample jazz and funk music.

   Synonymesappropriateborrowliftquotereuse