French Conversation · Level 46
74 words
French word
intitulé
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tityle/
Meaning
- masculine nountitle
Example
L'intitulé du livre est clair.
The title of the book is clear.
More examples
L'intitulé du poste précise les responsabilités.
The job title specifies the responsibilities.
Core concept
A document's named heading, treated as an exact piece of formal wording.
Common phrases
intitulé du livre
title of the book
intitulé de l'article
title of the article
intitulé du poste
job title
Similar words
titre: A title displayed on the cover or at the beginning of a book, article, or work.
Definition in French
Mot utilisé pour indiquer le titre d'un ouvrage, d'un article, d'une section ou d'un document, souvent dans un contexte formel.
Word origin
Intitulé is a noun formed from the past participle of intituler, whose history leads through Old French to Latin titulus.
Usage tips
- Intitulé can refer to the precise wording of a heading, while titre is the usual broader choice in ordinary conversation about a book.