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"Writer" in French: écrivain(e)
l'écrivain(e)
Writer in French is l'écrivain (man) or l'écrivaine (woman). Elle est écrivaine means she is a writer. You may also hear auteur / autrice for author roles.
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How to pronounce écrivain(e)
Say it
leh-kree-VAN
/e.kʁi.vɛ̃/
Écrivain: eh-kree-VAN with nasal an. Écrivaine: eh-kree-VEN with clearer n.
"Writer" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'écrivain | the writer (m) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| l'écrivaine | the writer (f) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| écrivain de romans | novelist Genre. | Genre. |
| les écrivains | writers Plural. | Plural. |
How to use écrivain(e) in real life
- 1Book club
Cet écrivain habite à Lyon.
This writer lives in Lyon.
Cet écrivain.
- 2Festival poster
L'écrivaine signe ses livres à dix-sept heures.
The writer signs her books at five p.m.
L'écrivaine.
- 3Career chat
Mon oncle est écrivain depuis longtemps.
My uncle has been a writer for a long time.
Est écrivain.
Mistakes English speakers make with écrivain(e)
Incorrect: Elle est écrivain (older style only).
Correct: Elle est écrivaine.
Prefer écrivaine for a woman today.
Incorrect: Il est un écrivain (often heavy).
Correct: Il est écrivain.
Professions often skip un after être.
Good to know
Book festivals and dédicaces (signings) are common. Écrivain(e) sounds literary; for journalism people may say journaliste or auteur instead.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Leaving a reading
ChatPal
L'écrivain parlait trop vite, non ?
The writer was talking too fast, right?
You
Un peu. Mais l'écrivaine d'après était claire.
A bit. But the next writer was clear.
ChatPal
Tu as acheté son livre ?
Did you buy her book?
You
Oui, pour le train.
Yes, for the train.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Writer" in French
How do you say writer in French?
L'écrivain / l'écrivaine.
Écrivain or auteur?
Both work; écrivain feels literary, auteur/autrice is broader.
How do you say she is a writer?
Elle est écrivaine.
How do you pronounce écrivain?
eh-kree-VAN.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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