How to Say “Publication” in French

publication
/py.bli.ka.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English phrase "publication" translates to French as publication.
publication refers to an issue of printed or other matter.
Meaning: an issue of printed or other matter (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

As a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine definite article 'la'.

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /py.bli.ka.sjɔ̃/ and consists of 4 syllables.

Did you know?

  • The word publication can be used in French to describe the public announcement of a marriage, known as the publication des bans, which is a formal notice posted in a town hall.
  • While publication refers to the act or the result, the word parution is often used by French speakers to describe the specific moment a book 'appears' or comes out on the market.
  • In French, when discussing the release of a film, one would rarely use publication, opting instead for sortie.

Examples in context

  • Aucune date de publication n'a été annoncée.
    No publication date was announced.
    This sentence is useful for discussing a publication date.
    Tatoeba #12310562 by lbdx, translation #5725971 by CM
  • Nous attendons la publication de son ouvrage.
    We are expecting the publication of his book.
    This sentence is useful for discussing the publication of a book.
    Tatoeba #809297 by sacredceltic, translation #674846 by darinmex
  • Le livre est maintenant prêt pour la publication.
    The book is now ready for publication.
    This sentence is useful for stating that a book is ready for publication.
    Tatoeba #900562 by sacredceltic, translation #681582 by Source_VOA
  • Tu as vu l'article sur les voyages dans le dernier papier ?
    Did you see the article about travels in the latest newspaper?
  • La parution de son premier roman a été un grand succès au Québec.
    The publication of his first novel was a great success in Quebec.
  • L'édition de cet ouvrage est disponible en Suisse romande.
    The publication of this work is available in French-speaking Switzerland.
  • Cette publication est disponible dans toute la Belgique.
    This publication is available throughout Belgium.
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Example conversation

Chloé and Hugo are discussing a new scientific journal at a cafe.

  1. Chloé

    Tu as vu la dernière publication ?
    Did you see the latest publication?
  2. Hugo

    Non, je n'ai pas encore lu cette publication.
    No, I haven't read this publication yet.
  3. Chloé

    Elle est très intéressante, Hugo.
    It is very interesting, Hugo.
  4. Hugo

    Je vais la chercher tout de suite.
    I will go look for it right away.

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