stamp

UK
/stæmp/
US
/stæmp/

Translations

stampnoun
stamps
pl
UK
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US
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She carefully placed a stamp on the envelope before dropping it into the mailbox.
Elle a soigneusement collé un timbre sur l'enveloppe avant de la mettre dans la boîte aux lettres.
cachetMarque officielle apposée sur un document.
The document was not valid until it received the official stamp from the government office.
Le document n'était pas valable jusqu'à ce qu'il reçoive le cachet officiel du bureau gouvernemental.
He used a rubber stamp to mark the date on each page of the report.
Il a utilisé un tampon en caoutchouc pour marquer la date sur chaque page du rapport.
empreinteAu sens figuré.
The novel bore the stamp of the author's unique writing style.
Le roman portait l'empreinte du style unique de l'auteur.
piétinementAction ou bruit de frapper le sol du pied.
There was a loud stamp as the crowd demanded attention.
On entendit un piétinement bruyant tandis que la foule réclamait de l'attention.
The wax bore the royal stamp of the king's seal.
La cire portait l'empreinte royale du sceau du roi.
Additional translations
marqueAu sens figuré.
stampverb
stamped
Past Simple
stamped
Past Participle
stamping
Gerund
UK
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US
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taperAvec le pied.
He stamped his foot in frustration.
Il a tapé du pied de frustration.
estamperPour marquer avec un sceau ou un motif.
She stamped the paper with a decorative seal.
Elle a estampé le papier d'un sceau décoratif.
affranchirEn contexte postal.
He stamped the envelope before mailing it.
Il a affranchi l'enveloppe avant de l'envoyer.
The children stamped the snow to make a path.
Les enfants ont piétiné la neige pour faire un chemin.
marquerAu sens figuré.
The experience stamped a lasting impression on her mind.
L'expérience l'a marquée durablement.
Additional translations
frapperAvec le pied.
tamponnerPour marquer avec un tampon ou un cachet.
stampadjective
UK
/stæmp/
US
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Used attributively before nouns, e.g. "stamp album".
philatéliqueRelatif aux timbres-poste.
She keeps her collection in a special stamp album.
Elle garde sa collection dans un album philatélique spécial.

Definitions

stampnoun
A small adhesive piece of paper issued by a postal authority, used to indicate that postage has been paid.
She carefully placed a stamp on the envelope before dropping it into the mailbox.
An official mark or seal on a document, typically indicating approval or authenticity.
The document was not valid until it received the official stamp from the government office.
A tool or device used to imprint a design, pattern, or mark onto a surface.
He used a rubber stamp to mark the date on each page of the report.
A characteristic or distinctive impression or quality.
The novel bore the stamp of the author's unique writing style.
The act or sound of stamping the foot.
There was a loud stamp as the crowd demanded attention.
An impression or mark produced on a surface by stamping.
The wax bore the royal stamp of the king's seal.
stampverb
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground or something on the ground.
He stamped his foot in frustration.
To impress or mark a pattern or design onto a surface using a tool or device.
She stamped the paper with a decorative seal.
To affix a postage stamp to (a letter or package).
He stamped the envelope before mailing it.
To crush, flatten, or remove by pressing down with the foot.
The children stamped the snow to make a path.
To imprint or fix (a characteristic or quality) in a lasting way.
The experience stamped a lasting impression on her mind.
stampadjective
Relating to or used for postage stamps.
She keeps her collection in a special stamp album.