dit

said

adjective DEE Less Common

Also means

so-called

Usage Note

Dit is the past participle of dire used as an adjective meaning 'said' or 'so-called', typically preceding a noun in formal or legal texts (ledit contrat, 'the said contract'). It also appears in nicknames: Alexandre dit 'le Grand' ('Alexander called the Great'). As a standalone past participle, the feminine is dite and plural dits/dites.

Examples

"Le dit accord a été signé hier."

Natural Translation

The said agreement was signed yesterday.

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