autocollant

sticker

noun oh-toh-koh-LAN Rare

Usage Note

Autocollant literally means 'self-sticking', built from auto- (self) and coller (to stick). As a noun it refers to any adhesive label or sticker; as an adjective it means 'self-adhesive'. Car bumper stickers (autocollants de voiture) are a familiar use. The word is also used for price tags and address labels in everyday shopping and postal contexts.

Examples

"Elle a mis un autocollant sur son cahier."

Natural Translation

She put a sticker on her notebook.

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