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    Écriture (en. Writing)

    /ekʁityʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The set of graphic signs representing words.
    Hieroglyphic writing was very complex.
    L'écriture hieroglyphique était très complexe.
    Manner of writing or style.
    His writing is fluid and pleasant to read.
    Son écriture est fluide et agréable à lire.
    A text, a document, or a literary work.
    His latest book is a captivating writing.
    Son dernier livre est une écriture captivante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'scriptura' which means 'writing' or 'that which is written'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    automatic writing
    Technique of writing without conscious reflection.
    écriture automatique
    inclusive writing
    A manner of writing that aims to include all genders.
    écriture inclusive
    blue writing
    Aims to designate a writing that is very clear and neat.
    écriture bleue

    Related Words

    to write
    Action of forming words and sentences on a medium.
    écrire
    writer
    A person who writes, especially literary works.
    écrivain
    manuscript
    Handwritten document before publication.
    manuscrit

    Slang Meanings

    Draft
    I made a draft of my text before finalizing it.
    J'ai fait un brouillon de mon texte avant de le finaliser.
    Scribble
    His scribble in the corner of the page was incomprehensible.
    Son gribouillage sur le coin de la page était incompréhensible.