Inscriptions (en. Inscriptions)

/ɛ̃.skʁi.psjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of words or signs written or engraved.
Inscriptions on ancient monuments are often difficult to decipher.
Les inscriptions sur les anciens monuments sont souvent difficiles à déchiffrer.
The action of registering someone or something.
Registration for the race takes place every year in March.
L'inscriptions à la course a lieu chaque année en mars.
List of registered individuals.
Registrations for the French course are open.
Les inscriptions pour le cours de français sont ouvertes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'inscriptio', from 'inscribere', which means 'to write on'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

online registration
Registration procedure carried out via the Internet.
inscription en ligne
free registration
Registration that does not require any fees.
inscription gratuite
closing of registrations
Deadline to register.
clôture des inscriptions

Related Words

to register
The action of noting or engraving something on a medium.
inscrire
registerable
That can be registered.
inscriptible
registration-related
Relating to registration.
inscriptionnel

Slang Meanings

To quickly sign up
I'm going to do an express registration for the concert.
Je vais faire une inscription express pour le concert.
To write a name on a list
He skipped his friend's registration.
Il a zappé l'inscription de son ami.