empreinte
/ɑ̃.pʁɛ̃t/
1.
nounfeminine
impression or mark left by pressure (e.g., fingerprint, footprint, an impression in a soft surface)
On a retrouvé son empreinte sur la vitre.
They found his fingerprint on the window.
Synonyms:trace, marque
2.
nounfeminine
footprint / lasting impact (used about environmental, cultural or digital impact — e.g., carbon footprint, digital footprint)
Elle essaie de réduire son empreinte carbone en prenant le train et en limitant la viande.
She tries to reduce her carbon footprint by taking the train and limiting meat.
Synonyms:impact, incidence, trace
