braille

• Système d'écriture tactile utilisant des motifs de points en relief pour représenter lettres et chiffres, destiné aux personnes aveugles ou malvoyantes.

A tactile writing system using patterns of raised dots that represent letters and numerals, designed for use by people who are blind or visually impaired.

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1. Tactile writing systemB1formal

   A system of raised dots that can be read with the fingers, used by people who are blind or have low vision.

   Braille

   • She learned to read Braille at a young age.
   • The elevator buttons have Braille labels.
   • Many books are now available in Braille format.

• Écrire ou transcrire un texte en braille, système de points en relief destiné à la lecture tactile par les personnes aveugles ou malvoyantes.

A verb meaning to write or transcribe text using the Braille system of raised dots for tactile reading by visually impaired individuals.

1. Transcribe into BrailleB2formal

   To convert written text into the Braille system of raised dots for use by visually impaired people.

   Retranscrire en braille

   • The library hired a specialist to braille the new novel.
   • She learned how to braille documents for her blind students.
   • They are working to braille all the textbooks for the school.