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    Ladite (en. Said)

    /la.dit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Designating something that has already been mentioned.
    It concerns the said proposal that we discussed yesterday.
    Il s'agit de ladite proposition que nous avons discutée hier.
    Used to refer to a document or subject in a discussion.
    The said letter contains all the necessary information.
    Ladite lettre contient toutes les informations nécessaires.
    Can also mean 'that thing there' in a formal context.
    The said conclusions must be taken into account.
    Les conclusions ladites doivent être prises en compte.

    Etymology

    The word 'ladite' comes from popular French, where 'dit' is the past participle of 'dire', literally meaning 'the one that has been said'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the said affair
    Refers to a specific subject or question.
    ladite affaire
    in the said situation
    When speaking of a particular context that has been mentioned.
    dans ladite situation

    Related Words

    said
    Past participle of the verb to say, referring to something that has been stated.
    dit
    said
    Feminine form of 'said', used in similar contexts.
    dite

    Slang Meanings

    Formal or outdated expression for something already mentioned.
    You often use 'ladite' to give a more serious tone to your speech.
    Vous utilisez souvent 'ladite' pour donner un ton plus sérieux à votre parole.