This is the 4295th most frequent French word.
exemplaire
Copy; example; model.
The term 'exemplaire' refers to a specific copy of a publication or item in this context.
Ce livre est un exemplaire rare de la première édition.
This book is a rare copy of the first edition.
'Exemplaire' is used to describe something as a model or ideal to follow in this context.
Son comportement est exemplaire, tout le monde devrait en prendre exemple.
His behavior is exemplary, everyone should take it as an example.
Again, 'exemplaire' denotes a specific physical copy of an item like a document or publication.