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écriture

writing, handwriting

noun eh-kree-TOOR Less Common
Communication Writing

Origin: Latin scriptura

Also means

script, scripture

Usage Note

Écriture covers both the physical act of writing and a person's handwriting style; une belle écriture means 'nice handwriting'. In a religious context, les Écritures (capitalized) refers to the scriptures. The verb écrire and the noun écrivain (writer) share the same root.

Examples

"Son écriture est difficile à lire."

Natural Translation

Her handwriting is difficult to read.

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