Also means
imprint
Usage Note
Empreinte covers any mark left by pressure: une empreinte digitale is a fingerprint, une empreinte de pas is a footprint. Figuratively, laisser une empreinte means 'to leave a mark' on something or someone. The environmental compound empreinte carbone (carbon footprint) is now widely used.
Examples
"La police a relevé ses empreintes digitales."
Natural Translation
The police lifted his fingerprints.
Literal Translation
The police has lifted his fingerprints

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