What does exemplaire in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word exemplaire in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use exemplaire in French.

The word exemplaire in French means copy, specimen, example, exemplary, model, perfect, exemplary, admonitory, warning, in duplicate, in triplicate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word exemplaire

copy

nom masculin (reproduction d'un type unique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il a vendu un million d'exemplaires de son disque. Ce numéro spécial a été tiré à un million d'exemplaires.
His album sold more than a million copies. // A million copies were printed of this special issue.

specimen, example

nom masculin (échantillon d'une espèce)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce papillon est un bel exemplaire de sa variété.
This is a great specimen of this variety of butterfly.

exemplary, model, perfect

adjectif (qui sert d'exemple)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Regarde la conduite exemplaire de ton frère !
Look at your brother's exemplary behaviour!

exemplary, admonitory, warning

adjectif (qui sert d'avertissement)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La punition exemplaire sert de leçon à toute la classe.
The exemplary punishment serves as a lesson to the whole class.

in duplicate

locution adverbiale (avec une copie)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in triplicate

locution adverbiale (avec deux copies)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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