postscript

• Nom désignant une note ou un ajout placé à la fin d'une lettre, d'un document ou d'une publication, généralement après la signature ou le texte principal, pour apporter une information complémentaire.

A noun referring to an additional note or remark added at the end of a letter, document, or publication, typically after the main body has been completed.

1. Additional note in a letterB1formal

   A short message added at the end of a letter after the writer's signature, often used to include something forgotten or to emphasize a point.

   Post-scriptum

   • She added a postscript to her letter to remind him about the party.
   • The postscript read: 'Don't forget to bring the book.'
   • He always includes a funny postscript in his emails.

   Synonymesaddendumadditionafterthoughtnotesupplement

2. Supplementary text in a publicationB2formal

   Extra material added to the end of a book, article, or other publication, often providing additional information or updates.

   Post-scriptum d'une publication

   • The author included a postscript in the new edition to address recent developments.
   • A postscript at the end of the chapter clarified the main argument.
   • The postscript contained a list of references for further reading.

   Synonymesaddendumappendixcodicilsupplement