mon écriture
In French, "my writing" is translated as mon écriture.
The phrase mon écriture refers specifically to the physical appearance or style of handwriting rather than the act of composing a text.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mon (my) and the noun écriture (writing).
How does it change in a sentence?
Even though écriture is a feminine noun, the masculine possessive mon is used instead of ma because écriture begins with a vowel. Additionally, mon écrit is masculine singular.
Did you know?
- The word écriture shares a direct ancestor with the English word 'scripture'. While the English term now refers almost exclusively to sacred texts, the French word retains the broad meaning of any handwritten style.
- The word écriture is also used in French to describe the 'writing' or notation of a musical score.
- In French, if you want to talk about the act of writing a story or a poem, you would use the verb écrire or the noun rédaction instead of écriture.
Examples in context
- J'ai écrit un courriel à mon ami et il m'a loué pour mon écriture.I wrote an email to my friend and he praised me for my writing skills.This sentence shows how someone might be praised for the quality of their mon écriture.Tatoeba #1215575 by sacredceltic, translation #1215208 by Scott
- Je suis fier de mes travaux d'écriture.I am proud of my writing works.
- Je suis en train d'améliorer mes textes.I am in the process of improving my writing.
- Mon écriture est très difficile à lire.My writing is very difficult to read.
- Elle a beaucoup aimé mon écriture.She liked my writing a lot.
Example conversation
Hugo shows Emma a handwritten note.
- HugoTu peux lire mon écriture ?Can you read my writing?
- EmmaOui, mais ton écriture est un peu petite.Yes, but your writing is a bit small.
- HugoJe sais, mon écriture est souvent illisible.I know, my writing is often illegible.
- EmmaNe t'inquiète pas, Hugo, je m'y habitue.Don't worry, Hugo, I'm getting used to it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, écriture, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
