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    Écrivains (en. Writers)

    /e.kʁi.vɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An author or a person who writes books, articles, or other texts.
    Writers play an essential role in culture and society.
    Les écrivains jouent un rôle essentiel dans la culture et la société.
    A professional whose career is writing.
    Contemporary writers often address social themes.
    Les écrivains contemporains abordent souvent des thématiques sociales.
    An individual who is a member of a community of authors.
    Writers regularly gather to exchange ideas.
    Les écrivains se réunissent régulièrement pour échanger des idées.

    Etymology

    The word 'writer' comes from the verb 'to write', which derives from the Latin 'scribere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    budding writers
    Young writers or those who are just starting to write.
    écrivains en herbe
    the pen of a writer
    The art or style of writing of a writer.
    la plume d'un écrivain
    committed writers
    Writers who actively engage in social or political issues.
    écrivains engagés

    Related Words

    writing
    The activity of composing texts.
    écriture
    literature
    The collection of written works, particularly as a form of art.
    littérature
    novel
    A long fictional narrative written in prose.
    roman

    Slang Meanings

    A writer trying to break into the literary world.
    He is a true wannabe writer, always looking for a publisher.
    Il est un vrai wannabe écrivain, toujours à la recherche d'un éditeur.
    Self-published or independent writers.
    These scribblers share their stories online without going through traditional publishing.
    Ces scribouillards partagent leurs histoires en ligne sans passer par l'édition traditionnelle.