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timbrer

to stamp, to frank (a letter)

verb tan-BREH Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: from timbre 'stamp/seal'

Also means

to give a resonant quality (of a voice)

Usage Note

Timbrer most commonly means to affix a postage stamp or to officially stamp a document. The related noun timbre (m) also means the tonal quality of a voice or instrument — une voix bien timbrée is a voice with a rich, resonant tone.

Examples

"N'oublie pas de timbrer l'enveloppe."

Natural Translation

Don't forget to stamp the envelope.

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