English–French

“dictation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dikte/

Example

La dictée commence à neuf heures.

The dictation starts at nine o'clock.

Illustration for dictée (dictation)

How to say “dictation” in French

“Dictation” in French is dictée.

A listening-and-writing test in which spoken language becomes a checked written text.

Full entry for dictée: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dictée

Pour la dictée, écris chaque mot soigneusement.

For the dictation, write each word carefully.

Tips for using dictée

  • With dicter, the person receiving the words is introduced by à, as in dicter un texte à une classe.

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