Also means
photograph
Usage Note
Photo is a shortened form of photographie, and both are feminine. In everyday speech photo is overwhelmingly preferred. The phrase prendre une photo (to take a photo) is standard; faire une photo is also used informally. With smartphones, une photo and un selfie coexist, with selfie now fully integrated into French dictionaries.
Examples
"Elle a pris une belle photo du coucher de soleil."
Natural Translation
She took a beautiful photo of the sunset.
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