French word

brouillon

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁujɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine noundraft

Example

Je fais un brouillon avant d'envoyer le message.

I write a draft before sending the message.

Illustration for brouillon (draft)

More examples

Avant de publier, je corrige mon brouillon.

Before publishing, I revise my draft.

Core concept

A rough first form of writing that serves as a base for revision and a clean final version.

Common phrases

  • faire un brouillon

    make a draft

  • corriger un brouillon

    revise a draft

  • un brouillon de message

    a message draft

Similar words

version: A document or work in a particular form at a given stage.
note: A brief note recording key points or ideas.
mémo: A short note written as a reminder or for communication.

Definition in French

Feuille, note ou texte temporaire rédigé comme base de travail et susceptible d'être corrigé ou réécrit.

Word origin

French formed brouillon from brouiller, 'to mix up or confuse', and used it for writing that was still disordered or unfinished.

Usage tips

  • The common contrast is faire un brouillon puis mettre au propre, meaning to draft first and then prepare the polished version.

Other meanings

  • bunglernoun

Opposites

  • version finalefinal versionnoun

Related words

  • brouillonnerdraftverb

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