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    Écritures (en. Writings)

    e-kri-tur

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The set of writing systems used to transcribe a language.
    Ancient writings, such as hieroglyphs, fascinate archaeologists.
    Les écritures anciennes, comme les hiéroglyphes, fascinent les archéologues.
    The particular style of a person's writing.
    Her handwriting is so beautiful that it could be used in a book.
    Son écriture est si belle qu'elle pourrait être utilisée dans un livre.
    Written documents, typically official.
    The company's writings are kept in a safe.
    Les écritures de la société sont conservées dans un coffre-fort.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scriptura', meaning 'writing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    holy writings
    Sacred texts of a religion.
    écritures saintes
    accounting entries
    Documents related to the financial management of a company.
    écritures comptables
    handwritten texts
    Texts written by hand, as opposed to printed ones.
    écritures manuscrites

    Related Words

    to write
    The act of putting words on paper.
    écrire
    manuscript
    Handwritten text.
    manuscrit
    typography
    The art and technique of printing typefaces.
    typographie

    Slang Meanings

    Unique writing style
    Her writing is so stylish that it’s called 'the artist's writing'.
    Son écriture est tellement stylée qu'on l'appelle 'l'écriture de l'artiste'.
    The act of writing quickly, often outdoors.
    He scribbled his ideas on a corner of the page during the meeting.
    Il a griffonné ses idées sur un coin de page pendant la réunion.