Post-scriptum (en. Postscript)
/pɔst-skriptum/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Note added after the signature of a letter.
He added a post-scriptum to clarify certain points.
Il a ajouté un post-scriptum pour clarifier certains points.
Additional section in a book or article.
The post-scriptum of the book contains the author's reflections.
Le post-scriptum du livre contient des réflexions de l'auteur.
Etymology
From the Latin 'post scriptum', which means 'after having written'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
artistic post-scriptum
Creative addition or comment added after a main work.
post-scriptum artistique
educational post-scriptum
Remarks or additional information that facilitate understanding.
post-scriptum éducatif
humorous post-scriptum
Funny addition at the end of a letter or message.
post-scriptum humoristique
affectionate post-scriptum
Complementary message expressing feelings towards the recipient.
post-scriptum d'affection
Related Words
letter
A written document addressed to a person.
lettre
message
A verbal or written communication.
message
annotation
Clarifying note or marginal comment on a text.
annotation
supplement
Addition of supplementary content to something.
supplement
Slang Meanings
P.S. / Added note
I love you, P.S. don't forget to reply.
Je t'aime, P.S. n'oublie pas de répondre.
Final addition
It was a good movie, post-scriptum: I loved the soundtrack.
C'était un bon film, post-scriptum : j'ai adoré la bande-son.