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watermark in French

watermark in French is filigrane, filigraner — watermark means a faint design pressed into paper that becomes visible when the paper is held up to the light.

watermark in French

filigrane
noun
A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.
filigraner
verb

What does "watermark" mean?

  1. noun A faint design pressed into paper that becomes visible when the paper is held up to the light.
    "Hold the banknote up to the light and you can see its watermark."
  2. noun A logo or mark placed over a digital image, video or broadcast, usually to show who owns it.
    "The photographer added a watermark before posting the picture online."
  3. verb To mark paper or a digital file with a watermark.
    "The mill watermarks its finest paper with its own crest."
  4. verb To mark something, especially a digital file or paper, with a watermark.
    "The studio watermarks every preview clip before release."
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watermark in a sentence

  • Hold the banknote up to the light and you can see its watermark.
  • The stationery carried a small watermark in one corner.
  • The photographer added a watermark before posting the picture online.
  • You can still make out the shape behind the watermark.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "watermark" in French?
"watermark" in French is filigrane, filigraner. watermark means: A faint design pressed into paper that becomes visible when the paper is held up to the light.
How do you use "watermark" in a sentence?
Example: "Hold the banknote up to the light and you can see its watermark." In French, "watermark" is filigrane, filigraner.
Are there other ways to say "watermark" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "watermark": filigrane, filigraner.
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