archive in French
archive in French is archives, archiver — archive means a place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.
archive in French
archives
A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.
archiver
(transitive) To place (something) into an archive.
What does "archive" mean?
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noun A place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.
"The museum opened its archive so visitors could see photographs of the old harbour."
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verb To store something away, often digitally, for future reference rather than everyday use.
"We archive every finished project so the files are safe but out of the way."
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archive in a sentence
- The museum opened its archive so visitors could see photographs of the old harbour.
- The old letters are kept in the city archive.
- We archive every finished project so the files are safe but out of the way.
- The library plans to archive its old newspapers on a secure server.
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What is "archive" in French?
"archive" in French is archives, archiver. archive means: A place or collection where historical documents or records are stored.
How do you use "archive" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum opened its archive so visitors could see photographs of the old harbour." In French, "archive" is archives, archiver.
Are there other ways to say "archive" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "archive": archives, archiver.
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