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écrit

written text

noun ay-KREE Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

writing (as opposed to speech)

Usage Note

Écrit as a noun refers to a written document, text, or written exam (as opposed to l'oral). The phrase par écrit ('in writing') is essential in administrative and legal French. Les écrits restent ('writings remain') echoes the proverb about the permanence of written words.

Examples

"Mettez votre demande par écrit."

Natural Translation

Put your request in writing.

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