transcription

• Nom désignant le processus ou le résultat de copie, d'enregistrement ou d'adaptation de quelque chose d'une forme à une autre, par exemple la mise par écrit de paroles prononcées, le processus génétique, un enregistrement sonore ou un arrangement musical.

A noun referring to the process or result of copying, recording, or adapting something from one form to another, such as a written copy of spoken words, a genetic process, a sound recording, or a musical arrangement.

1. Written copyB2formal

   A written version of something originally spoken or recorded, such as a typed version of dictation.

   transcription écrite

   • The secretary prepared a transcription of the meeting.
   • He submitted a transcription of the interview for the report.
   • The transcription of the lecture was distributed to students.

   Synonymescopyrecordtexttranscript

2. Genetic processC1formalscientific

   The biological process in which a DNA sequence is copied into messenger RNA, serving as a template for protein synthesis.

   Transcription (génétique)

   • Transcription is the first step in gene expression.
   • Errors during transcription can lead to genetic mutations.
   • The enzyme RNA polymerase is essential for transcription.

3. Audio recordingB2formal

   A sound or television recording, often made from a broadcast to a tape or digital format.

   Enregistrement sonore (diffusé)

   • The radio show was preserved as a transcription.
   • They kept a transcription of the live broadcast.
   • The transcription of the concert was released as an album.

   Synonymesaudiotapecopyrecordingtapevideotape

4. Musical arrangementC1formalart

   The act of arranging or adapting a piece of music for a different instrument or ensemble.

   transcription musicale

   • Her transcription of the symphony for piano was brilliant.
   • The composer worked on a transcription of the folk song.
   • This transcription allows the piece to be played by a smaller group.

   Synonymesadaptationarrangementinstrumentationorchestrationsettingversion

5. Record makingB2formal

   The act of creating a record, especially an audio record.

   Enregistrement sonore

   • The transcription of the speech was done in the studio.
   • They focused on the transcription of historical audio files.
   • The transcription process required careful editing.

   Synonymesrecording