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la

feminine

/e.kʁi.tyʁ/

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Translation

writing, handwriting; script

Word origin

From Latin scriptura, from scribere ('to write'). English 'scripture' and 'script' come from the same verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
scriptura
English cognates
scripture, script

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralécritures

Examples

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His handwriting is hard to read.

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Old scripts are beautiful.

reconnu l' .

He recognised his mother's handwriting.

L' .

Writing this book took three years.

l' .

She is learning Chinese writing.

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This word is part of lesson 56.