🇫🇷 How to say

“to write” in French

écrire
Illustration of "to write" in a French cultural setting
A student sits at a wooden desk in a quiet library, focused on writing in a notebook. The sunlight streams through the window, illuminating the pages filled with notes and ideas.

Usage note

The verb 'écrire' means 'to write' and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Remember, writing is an essential skill in academic study, making this word very useful.

Examples

  • J'écris une lettre.

    I write a letter.

  • Elle écrit dans son cahier.

    She writes in her notebook.

  • Nous écrivons des histoires.

    We write stories.

Quick check

What does "écrire" mean?

  • A. to write
  • B. to walk
  • C. to go
  • D. to speak

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