Écrite (en. Written)

/ekʁit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been put in written form.
The letter I received was handwritten.
La lettre que j'ai reçue était écrite à la main.
Refers to a recorded text.
The written instructions were clear.
Les instructions écrites étaient claires.
Having a written content.
The document presents information written by experts.
Le document présente des informations écrites par des experts.

Etymology

From the verb write, from Latin 'scribere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

written on the wall
Indicates something obvious or predictable.
écrit sur le mur
automatic writing
Writing technique where the writer lets their mind wander.
écriture automatique
handwriting
Handwritten style as opposed to printed text.
écriture manuscrite

Related Words

write
Verb that means to produce a text.
écrire
writing
The act of writing, or the set of written signs.
écriture
writer
Person who writes, mainly books or articles.
écrivain

Slang Meanings

Stylish writing
She has a stylish handwriting in her notes.
Elle a une écriture stylée dans ses notes.
Digital writing
With emails, digital writing has taken over.
Avec les emails, l'écriture numérique a pris le dessus.