copyright
The legal right that gives the creator of an original work the power to control how it is used. It prevents others from copying, selling, or performing the work without the owner's permission.
Exemples
3 sur 5I need to check the copyright of this image before I use it on my blog.
I need to check the legal ownership rights of this image before I use it on my blog.
The copyright for this academic textbook belongs to the University Press.
The legal protection for this academic textbook belongs to the University Press.
You can't just share that movie link; it's protected by copyright.
You cannot share that movie link because it is protected by legal ownership laws.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of it as the 'Right' to 'Copy'. Only the owner has the 'right' to make a 'copy'.
Quiz rapide
You cannot use this song in your video because it is protected by ____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : copyright
Exemples
I need to check the copyright of this image before I use it on my blog.
everydayI need to check the legal ownership rights of this image before I use it on my blog.
The copyright for this academic textbook belongs to the University Press.
formalThe legal protection for this academic textbook belongs to the University Press.
You can't just share that movie link; it's protected by copyright.
informalYou cannot share that movie link because it is protected by legal ownership laws.
Academic integrity requires students to respect the copyright of all cited sources.
academicAcademic honesty requires students to respect the legal ownership of all sources they use.
Our company must secure the copyright for the new software immediately.
businessOur company must obtain the legal ownership rights for the new software right away.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
all rights reserved
a phrase indicating full copyright protection
copyright expired
when a work enters the public domain and is no longer protected
fair use
limited use of copyrighted material without permission
Souvent confondu avec
Copyright protects creative works (books, art), while trademarks protect brand names and logos.
Copyright is a legal right; 'copywrite' (often confused with 'copywriting') refers to writing text for advertisements.
Notes d'usage
Copyright can be used as a noun to describe the right itself, or as a verb meaning to protect a work legally. It is usually followed by the preposition 'on' or 'for'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often misspell the word as 'copywrite'. Another mistake is using 'in copyright' instead of the correct phrase 'under copyright'.
Astuce mémo
Think of it as the 'Right' to 'Copy'. Only the owner has the 'right' to make a 'copy'.
Origine du mot
From the English words 'copy' and 'right', first used in the early 18th century to describe the exclusive right to print books.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In the digital age, copyright is a major topic of discussion regarding internet freedom versus the rights of artists and musicians.
Quiz rapide
You cannot use this song in your video because it is protected by ____.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : copyright
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