Dite (en. Said)

/dit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which has been expressed or mentioned.
It is a truth said by all.
C'est une vérité dite par tous.
That which has been designated or called.
The said person is not present.
La dite personne n'est pas présente.

Etymology

From the verb to say, meaning to declare or affirm something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the said thing
Refers to what has been discussed.
la dite chose
said and repeated
That which has been repeated many times.
dite et redite

Related Words

to say
To express something verbally.
dire
said
Masculine past participle of to say.
dit

Slang Meanings

Qualifies something that has already been heard, thus lacking any originality.
It's just a said idea, nothing new.
C'est juste une idée dite, rien de nouveau.