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exemplaire

copy

noun adjective eg-zahn-PLEHR Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

exemplary

Usage Note

Exemplaire as a noun means a physical copy of a book, document, or item — un exemplaire du roman ('a copy of the novel'). As an adjective it means 'exemplary, model', and is invariable for gender: une conduite exemplaire. The two uses are distinct in context and both are common.

Examples

"J'ai acheté deux exemplaires du livre."

Natural Translation

I bought two copies of the book.

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