inscrire
enroll, register
verb an-SKREER Less Common
Origin: Latin inscribere (to write upon)
Also means
write down, inscribe
Usage Note
Inscrire covers both physically writing something down (inscrire son nom sur une liste) and registering someone for a course or activity. The reflexive s'inscrire à is the everyday way to sign up — s'inscrire à un cours de français (to enroll in a French class). The noun inscription means 'registration' or 'inscription'.
Examples
"Je dois m'inscrire avant la fin du mois."
Natural Translation
I need to register before the end of the month.

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