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.
- ChloéTu as vu la dernière publication ?Did you see the latest publication?
- HugoNon, je n'ai pas encore lu cette publication.No, I haven't read this publication yet.
- ChloéElle est très intéressante, Hugo.It is very interesting, Hugo.
- HugoJe vais la chercher tout de suite.I will go look for it right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “publication” translations and entries publication, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.