original in French
original in French is originel, original — original means the first of its kind, existing before any copies.
original in French
originel
(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
original
(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
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original
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
originel
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
What does "original" mean?
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adj The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
"This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy."
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adj Fresh, inventive, and not copied from anything else.
"The band's original songs are far better than their covers."
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noun The very first version of something, from which copies are made.
"Please keep the original and send us a scanned copy."
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noun An unusually distinctive or eccentric person.
"Her grandfather was a real original, always full of odd stories."
original in a sentence
- This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy.
- The band's original songs are far better than their covers.
- Please keep the original and send us a scanned copy.
- Her grandfather was a real original, always full of odd stories.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "original" in French?
"original" in French is originel, original. original means: The first of its kind, existing before any copies.
How do you use "original" in a sentence?
Example: "This is the original painting — the one in the gallery is a copy." In French, "original" is originel, original.
Are there other ways to say "original" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "original": originel, original.
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