French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
papyrus
Pronunciation
IPA/papiʁys/
Meaning
- masculine nounpapyrus
Example
Regarde ce papyrus !
Look at this papyrus!
More examples
Ce papyrus est très ancien.
This papyrus is very old.
Core concept
A tall marsh plant whose cut stems become pale sheets for writing.
Similar words
papier: Thin material made from wood or plant fibers for writing or drawing.
feuille: A single thin sheet of paper.
document: A paper or file containing official or important information.
Definition in French
Papyrus, nom masculin, désigne la plante Cyperus papyrus ou les feuilles écrites fabriquées à partir de cette plante.
Word origin
French papyrus comes through Latin from ancient Greek papyros, a word used for both the plant and the writing material made from it.
Usage tips
- In ordinary French, the plural is usually des papyrus, with papyrus unchanged; papyri is not the usual form.