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ampli

amp

noun ahm-PLEE Rare

Also means

amplifier

Usage Note

Ampli is the everyday clipped form of amplificateur, used universally in music and audio contexts. You would almost never hear the full word in conversation. In electronics, ampli can also refer to an op-amp (operational amplifier) in informal technical speech.

Examples

"Branche ta guitare à l'ampli."

Natural Translation

Plug your guitar into the amp.

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