French word

note

Pronunciation

IPA/nɔt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmemo

Example

J'ai écrit une note pour toi.

I wrote a memo for you.

Illustration for note (memo)

More examples

Je laisse une note sur la porte pour toi.

I leave a note on the door for you.

Core concept

A compact written mark that carries a reminder, message, or other specific detail.

Common phrases

  • une note

    a note

  • laisser une note

    leave a note

  • rédiger une note

    write a note

Similar words

mémo: A short written reminder of key points for work or daily life.
carnet: A small booklet made of several bound pages.

Definition in French

Petit mot ou note écrite brièvement pour rappeler quelque chose ou transmettre une information.

Word origin

French note derives from Latin nota and is related to notare, meaning to mark, which connects the word's senses to something recorded in writing.

Usage tips

  • The final t is pronounced in French note, whose vowel and rhythm differ from the English word note.

Other meanings

  • notenoun
  • messagenoun
  • gradenoun
  • musical notenoun

Related words

  • noterwrite downverb
  • notationnotationnoun

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