French Conversation · Level 65
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French word
rédaction
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁedaksjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounessay
Example
L'enfant doit finir la rédaction pour l'école ce soir.
The child must finish the essay for school tonight.
More examples
La rédaction du rapport a pris toute la matinée.
Writing the report took the whole morning.
Core concept
A finished text or the careful work of shaping one for its intended purpose.
Common phrases
rédaction d'un texte
writing a text
rédaction d'un rapport
writing a report
faire la rédaction
write a composition
Similar words
écriture: The act of conveying ideas or information through written words.
composition: A coherent essay built around a specified subject.
texte: A continuous written passage intended for reading.
article: A journalistic piece that communicates information or views.
Definition in French
Désigne la préparation ou la mise en forme d'un texte en vue d'un usage précis (composition scolaire, rapport, courrier) ainsi que, par extension, le texte rédigé.
Word origin
The noun rédaction derives from the verb rédiger, inherited through learned Latin formation from redigere, 'to put in order,' and therefore relates to structured writing.
Usage tips
- With a document, rédaction commonly takes de, as in rédaction d'un rapport, while the verb is rédiger un rapport without a preposition.