French Conversation · Level 44
75 words
French word
dictée
Pronunciation
IPA/dikte/
Meaning
- feminine noundictation
Example
La dictée commence à neuf heures.
The dictation starts at nine o'clock.
More examples
Pour la dictée, écris chaque mot soigneusement.
For the dictation, write each word carefully.
Core concept
A listening-and-writing test in which spoken language becomes a checked written text.
Common phrases
écouter la dictée
listen to the dictation
se préparer pour la dictée
prepare for the dictation
Similar words
exercice: A practice task repeated to reinforce learning.
contrôle: A short classroom test checking how well students understand the lesson.
test: A relatively brief examination of knowledge or skills.
rédaction: A task requiring ideas or information to be developed in writing on a set topic.
Definition in French
Épreuve pédagogique consistant à transcrire par écrit un texte dicté, souvent utilisée pour évaluer l'orthographe.
Word origin
The noun dictée developed from French dicter by substantivizing its feminine past participle, while dicter ultimately derives from Latin dictare.
Usage tips
- With dicter, the person receiving the words is introduced by à, as in dicter un texte à une classe.