English–French

“edit” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/edite/

Example

J'ai édité le fichier hier.

I edited the file yesterday.

Illustration for éditer (edit)

How to say “edit” in French

“Edit” in French is éditer.

An editor handles a work before it reaches its readers, changing the material or bringing the finished work out.

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

Example sentences with éditer

Peux-tu éditer ce document avant la réunion?

Can you edit this document before the meeting?

Tips for using éditer

  • In software, éditer un fichier means to modify a file, and the verb takes the file directly without a preposition.

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