French Conversation · Level 21
89 words
French word
édit
Pronunciation
IPA/edi/
Meaning
- masculine nounedict
Example
Le gouvernement a publié un édit.
The government published an edict.
More examples
Selon l'édit, le port du masque est obligatoire.
According to the edict, wearing a mask is mandatory.
Core concept
A ruler's or public authority's written announcement that makes a decision or rule public.
Similar words
loi: A statute enacted by a legislature to regulate conduct and establish rights and duties.
décret: An official government decree that puts a policy into effect.
arrêté: A specific administrative order or regulation issued by a local authority.
ordonnance: A temporary or specialized legal order issued under exceptional government powers.
Definition in French
Proclamation officielle émise par un souverain ou un organe public pour annoncer une décision, une règle ou une mesure.
Word origin
French édit comes through Old French from Latin edictum, formed from edicere, meaning to declare publicly.
Usage tips
- Édit is masculine, so standard forms include un édit and cet édit.