Écrivant (en. Writing)

/e.kʁi.vɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Author of written works.
This writer has won many literary awards.
Cet écrivant a remporté de nombreux prix littéraires.
Person who practices writing as a profession.
Independent writers often work from home.
Les écrivants indépendants travaillent souvent à domicile.
Member of a literary community.
The writer participated in an artist residency.
L'écrivant a participé à une résidence d'artistes.

Etymology

From the verb 'to write' with the suffix '-ing,' indicating an action or state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Successful writer
A writer who has gained a lot of recognition.
écrivant à succès
Budding writer
A young or beginner writer.
écrivant en herbe
To put into writing
To transform ideas or thoughts into writing.
mettre en écriture

Related Words

Writing
Action of composing texts.
écriture
Book
Work composed of a set of written pages.
livre
Novel
Work of fiction written in prose.
roman

Slang Meanings

Pen
He has a beautiful pen, and his writings touch all readers.
Il a une belle plume et ses écrits touchent tous les lecteurs.
Bard
This modern bard has captivated his audience with his tales.
Ce bard moderne a su captiver son audience avec ses récits.