French Conversation · Level 101
60 words
French word
lecture
Pronunciation
IPA/lɛktyʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounreading
Example
J'aime la lecture avant de dormir.
I like reading before going to bed.
More examples
Elle fait la lecture d'un conte aux enfants.
She reads a story aloud to the children.
Core concept
A quiet mind follows written words across a page, taking in their meaning for pleasure or information.
Common phrases
faire la lecture
read aloud
une bonne lecture
a good read
lecture silencieuse
silent reading
Similar words
livre: A book published as a single volume for reading.
roman: A long fictional narrative centered on characters and events.
bande dessinée: A story told through a sequence of illustrated panels.
journal: A periodical newspaper reporting daily news and articles.
Definition in French
Action de lire des textes, pour le plaisir ou pour s'informer.
Word origin
Lecture comes through Old French from Latin lectura, a noun formed from legere, meaning 'to read'.
Usage tips
- Unlike English lecture, French lecture means reading, while a lecture or class is usually a cours or a conference.