Écris (en. Write)
eʁi
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To draft or compose words on a medium.
I am writing a letter to my friend.
J'écris une lettre à mon ami.
To express thoughts or ideas in writing.
She is writing a poem.
Elle écrit un poème.
To use a pen or pencil to mark words.
He is writing on the board.
Il écrit au tableau.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'scribere', which means 'to write'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
write to me
Request for written communication.
écris-moi
write a book
Act of drafting a work.
écris un livre
write what you think
Inviting someone to express their ideas in writing.
écris ce que tu penses
Related Words
writing
The action of writing or the style of writing.
écriture
writer
A person who writes books or articles.
écrivain
written
Text or document that has been written.
écrit
Slang Meanings
Written informally or quickly.
Manu made a quick note to explain his idea.
Manu a fait un équis pour expliquer son idée.
To scribble or write very fast.
She just scribbled her notes.
Elle a juste gribouillé ses notes.