written

• Qui est exprimé ou fixé par écrit, par opposition à ce qui est oral.

Describes something that is expressed in writing, as opposed to spoken.

1. Set down in writingA2formal

   Expressed or recorded in written form, using letters, words, or symbols.

   écrit (consigné par écrit)

   • The written instructions were clear and easy to follow.
   • She left a written note on the kitchen table.
   • All agreements must be in written form to be valid.

   Synonymesdocumentedin writingon paperrecordedtranscribed

   Antonymesoralspokenverbal

2. Systematically collectedB1formal

   Gathered and recorded in an organized manner, often for reference or study.

   consigné

   • The ancient laws were written in a single codex.
   • His written observations filled several notebooks.
   • The data was written into a comprehensive database.

   Synonymesdocumentedrecordedregisteredtranscribed

3. Composed for performanceB1formal

   Created as a script or text for a film, play, or broadcast.

   écrit (pour une œuvre à représenter)

   • The written screenplay won several awards.
   • The play was written specifically for the festival.
   • The broadcast was written to inform the public about the event.

   Synonymesscripted

• Verbe désignant l'action de former des lettres ou des mots sur une surface avec un stylo, un crayon ou un outil similaire.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming letters or words on a surface with a pen, pencil, or similar tool.

verbe irrégulier

1. Produce written textA1formal

   To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface with a pen, pencil, or keyboard.

   écrire

   • She writes a letter to her friend every week.
   • Please write your name at the top of the page.
   • He writes emails to his colleagues daily.

   Synonymesauthorcomposedraftinscribejotpenrecordscrawlscribbletranscribetype

   Antonymesdeleteeraseread

2. Compose or authorA2formal

   To create or compose a book, story, article, or other written work.

   écrire (créer une œuvre)

   • She writes novels for a living.
   • He writes articles for the newspaper.
   • The poet writes beautiful verses about nature.

   Synonymesauthorcomposecreatedraftinscribepenproducerecordset down

3. Record or note downA1formal

   To record information in writing.

   Noter par écrit

   • Write down the phone number before you forget.
   • The teacher asked us to write the answers in our notebooks.
   • Please write your address on this form.

   Synonymesinscribejot downrecordset downtake downtranscribe

Variantes phrasalwrite downwrite inwrite ofwrite offwrite onwrite outwrite up