B2 verb Neutre #31 le plus courant

printing

/ˈprɪntɪŋ/

The process of producing text or images on paper or other materials using a machine, typically a printer or a press. It can also refer to the act of writing letters separately and clearly by hand rather than using cursive or joined-up writing.

Exemples

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1

I am printing the photos from our vacation so I can put them in an album.

I am producing physical copies of the vacation pictures using a printer.

2

The department is currently printing the revised safety regulations for all staff members.

The office is producing the official copies of the new safety rules.

3

Hold on, I'm just printing out my homework before we leave.

Wait a moment, I am making a paper copy of my school assignment.

Famille de mots

Nom
print
Verb
print
Adjectif
printable
Apparenté
printer
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Press'. You 'Press' ink onto paper to 'Print'. Both start with 'P' and involve physical contact.

Quiz rapide

The office manager is currently _______ the copies of the agenda for the afternoon meeting.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : printing

Exemples

1

I am printing the photos from our vacation so I can put them in an album.

everyday

I am producing physical copies of the vacation pictures using a printer.

2

The department is currently printing the revised safety regulations for all staff members.

formal

The office is producing the official copies of the new safety rules.

3

Hold on, I'm just printing out my homework before we leave.

informal

Wait a moment, I am making a paper copy of my school assignment.

4

Early methods of printing involved woodblock techniques before the invention of the movable type press.

academic

Historical techniques for reproducing text used wooden blocks before modern machines.

5

Our company specializes in high-quality digital printing for corporate marketing materials.

business

The business focuses on professional electronic production of advertising papers.

Famille de mots

Nom
print
Verb
print
Adjectif
printable
Apparenté
printer

Collocations courantes

3D printing The process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.
digital printing Printing from a digital-based image directly to a variety of media.
printing press A machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates.
color printing The reproduction of an image or text in color.
offset printing A common technique where the inked image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket.

Phrases Courantes

in print

Available in published book or magazine form.

printing money

Making a large amount of money very easily.

the fine print

Important details of a contract that are often hidden or difficult to read.

Souvent confondu avec

printing vs typing

Typing is the act of inputting text via a keyboard, while printing is the act of producing that text on paper.

printing vs publishing

Publishing is the entire business of preparing and issuing a book, whereas printing is specifically the mechanical production.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'printing' as a gerund to describe the industry or the ongoing action of a machine. When referring to handwriting, 'printing' means writing without joining the letters.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'printing' when they mean the 'printer' (the machine). For example, they might say 'The printing is broken' instead of 'The printer is broken.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Press'. You 'Press' ink onto paper to 'Print'. Both start with 'P' and involve physical contact.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'preinte', from the Latin 'premere' meaning 'to press'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Present continuous form of the verb 'print' Functions as a gerund (noun form) Used with auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'is printing', 'was printing')
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Contexte culturel

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century is considered one of the most influential events in human history, enabling the mass distribution of information.

Quiz rapide

The office manager is currently _______ the copies of the agenda for the afternoon meeting.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : printing

Mots lis

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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