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    Ledit (en. Said)

    /lə di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies a person or thing that has been mentioned before.
    We examined the said contract in the meeting.
    Nous avons examiné ledit contrat dans la réunion.
    Refers to an already cited element.
    The terms of the said agreement are very strict.
    Les conditions du dit accord sont très strictes.
    Refers to something that has already been specified.
    He accepted the terms of the said document.
    Il a accepté les termes du dit document.

    Etymology

    Derived from the definite article 'le' combined with 'dit', the past participle of the verb 'dire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the said document
    The previously mentioned document.
    ledit document
    the said article
    The article we discussed during the meeting.
    ledit article
    the said agreement
    The agreement that was signed previously.
    ledit accord

    Related Words

    said
    Past participle of the verb say.
    dit
    already
    Indicates that an action or state occurred before the present moment.
    déjà
    cited
    That has been mentioned or referred to.
    cité

    Slang Meanings

    Used ironically to refer to something of little importance.
    Oh, the said document, as if it really mattered!
    Oh, ledit document, comme si ça importait vraiment !
    In a humorous context, to mock something exaggerated.
    Yes, yes, your famous 'said' launch project, I've heard about it.
    Oui, oui, ton fameux 'ledit' projet de lancement, je l'ai entendu.