inscription

• Nom désignant des mots ou lettres gravés, sculptés ou écrits sur une surface, ou une courte dédicace dans un livre ou sur une photographie, ainsi que l'acte d'inscrire ces mots.

A noun referring to words or letters that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface, or a short dedicatory message in a book or on a photograph, as well as the act of inscribing.

1. Engraved or carved textB2formal

   Words or letters that are carved, engraved, or written onto a hard surface, such as stone, metal, or wood.

   inscription gravée

   • The ancient inscription on the monument was difficult to decipher.
   • The ring had a beautiful inscription on the inside.
   • The tombstone bore a simple inscription: 'Rest in Peace'.

   Synonymescarvingengravingepigraphepitaphetchinglegendlettering

2. Dedication messageB2formal

   A short, personal message written in a book, on a photograph, or on a work of art, often dedicating it to someone.

   Dédicace

   • The author signed the book with a personal inscription to the reader.
   • The photograph had a loving inscription on the back.
   • She wrote a heartfelt inscription in the front of the album.

   Synonymesdedicationmessagenote

3. Act of inscribingC1formal

   The process or activity of carving, engraving, or writing letters or words onto a surface.

   Action d'inscrire

   • The inscription of the names on the memorial took several days.
   • He specialized in the inscription of ancient texts.
   • The careful inscription of the letters required great skill.

   Synonymescarvingengravingetching