écriture créative
The English phrase "creative writing" is translated into French as écriture créative.
écriture créative refers to written texts which fall outside the bounds of normal texts.
Meaning: written texts which fall outside the bounds of normal texts (noun)
Did you know?
- The French literary movement Oulipo uses mathematical constraints, such as writing an entire novel without the letter 'e', to fuel the creative process.
- The word écriture shares a common Latin root with the English word 'scripture', though in French it describes any form of writing and not just sacred texts.
- While écriture créative is the literal translation, French speakers often use the term atelier d'écriture, which means 'writing workshop', to describe the actual practice of creative writing.
Examples in context
- J'étudie l'écriture créative à l'université.I am studying creative writing at the university.
- J'aime passer mon temps libre à écrire de manière créative.I enjoy spending my free time writing creatively.
- Elle suit un cours d'écriture créative.She is taking a creative writing course.
- L'écriture créative demande beaucoup d'imagination.Creative writing requires a lot of imagination.
- J'aime beaucoup l'écriture créative.I really like creative writing.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are talking about their hobbies in a cafe.
- GabrielTu fais quoi comme loisirs, Chloé ?What hobbies do you have, Chloé?
- ChloéJe fais de l'écriture créative le samedi.I do creative writing on Saturdays.
- GabrielC'est passionnant comme activité !That is an exciting activity!
- ChloéOui, j'adore ça.Yes, I love it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries écriture, CC BY-SA 4.0.
