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    Dicté (en. Dictated)

    /dik.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which has been pronounced or written by dictation.
    The dictated text complied with the requirements of the task.
    Le texte dicté était conforme aux exigences de la tâche.
    Describes an instruction or a command issued.
    The rules dictated by the teacher must be respected.
    Les règles dictées par le professeur doivent être respectées.
    Refers to something determined by an authority.
    The policies dictated by the company are strict.
    Les politiques dictées par l'entreprise sont strictes.

    Etymology

    From the verb dictate, derived from the Latin 'dictare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diktat
    A rule or decision imposed without discussion.
    diktat
    diktat of authority
    Instructions given by a higher authority.
    dictée de l'autorité
    dictate of fashion
    Fashion trends imposed by opinion leaders.
    dictat de la mode

    Related Words

    dictate
    The action of speaking words so that someone writes them down.
    dicter
    indicated
    Mentioned or noted as to be followed.
    indiqué
    prescribed
    Imposed by a rule or law.
    prescrit

    Slang Meanings

    When something is imposed strictly.
    The club rules are dictated, no one can change them.
    Les règles du club, c'est du dicté, personne ne peut les changer.
    Used to describe a situation where someone's opinion is enforced.
    It's dictated, no room for new ideas.
    C'est du dicté, pas de place pour les idées nouvelles.