Imprimer

Imprimer is a French verb meaning to print, to press, or to imprint. It denotes producing copies of text or images on paper or other materials by applying ink or another medium, as well as marking a surface with a design. Figuratively, imprimer can also mean to leave a lasting impression or influence.

In everyday usage, imprimer describes actions such as printing a document from a computer, printing photos with a printer, or applying a printed pattern to textiles or packaging. In typography and publishing, the term encompasses a range of processes from traditional letterpress to modern digital printing.

Related terms in French include imprimerie (printing house), imprimeur (printer or printing company), and imprimante (printer device). The noun impression refers to the result of printing or to a mark left by a printing process.

The scope of imprimer extends from historical to contemporary practices. Printing technology has evolved from early mechanical letterpress to offset printing, screen printing, and digital printing, enabling both industrial production and personal use. In computing, imprimer is used to describe sending a document to a printer or initiating a print job from software, reflecting the integration of printing with digital workflows.