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fax

fax

noun FAKS Rare
Communication Technology

Origin: English 'fax', short for 'facsimile'

Also means

fax machine

Usage Note

Fax is an anglicism fully integrated into French and stays masculine. The verb faxer (to fax) is in common use, and télécopie is the official French equivalent promoted by language authorities, though rarely used in speech. In modern contexts the word is increasingly nostalgic, often appearing in administrative or legal settings.

Examples

"Envoyez le document par fax, s'il vous plaît."

Natural Translation

Please send the document by fax.

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