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    D'encre (en. Ink)

    /dɛ̃.kʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A fluid substance used to mark a surface.
    She filled the ink well before starting to write.
    Elle a rempli la source d'encre avant de commencer à écrire.
    A specific color or type of ink.
    He prefers blue ink for his letters.
    Il préfère l'encre bleue pour ses lettres.
    A symbolic expression in literature.
    The sculptor used ink to express his thoughts.
    Le sculpteur a utilisé l'encre pour exprimer ses pensées.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word ink dates back to the Latin 'inaqua', which means 'liquid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To put in ink
    To write or record in writing.
    mettre sous encre
    Sympathetic ink
    Invisible ink that becomes visible with heat.
    encre sympathique
    Chinese ink
    A type of very black ink used for calligraphy.
    encre de chine

    Related Words

    Brush
    An instrument used to apply ink on a surface.
    pinceau
    Pens
    A writing instrument based on ink.
    stylos
    Printing
    An industry that uses ink to produce books and documents.
    imprimerie

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lot of creativity or imagination.
    This author has ink in his veins.
    Cet auteur a de l'encre dans les veines.
    To write a lot or prolifically.
    He really has ink; his books come out every year.
    Il a vraiment de l'encre, ses livres sortent chaque année.
    To find oneself in a state of confusion.
    She is completely in ink after that meeting.
    Elle est complètement dans l'encre après cette réunion.