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noun
the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)

synonyms: écrit

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litanie
a prayer consisting of a series of invocations by the priest with responses from the congregation

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cryptogramme, écriture chiffrée
a piece of writing in code or cipher

oeuvre littéraire
imaginative or creative writing

critique
a written evaluation of a work of literature

section
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

paragraphe
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

journal intime
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

inscription
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

autographe
something written by one's own hand

traité
a formal exposition

adaptation
a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

essai
an analytic or interpretive literary composition

rédaction
putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form

texte religieux, texte sacré
writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity

papiers, écrit
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

composition
a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc.

belles-lettres
creative writing valued for esthetic content

dialogue
a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people

fiction
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

critique cinématographique, critique littéraire
a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed

poème
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

texte
the words of something written

texte dactylographié
typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript

article
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

chapitre
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

introduction
the first section of a communication

conclusion
the last section of a communication

addenda, ajout, appendice, complément
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

passage
a section of text; particularly a section of medium length

épitaphe
an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

manuscrit
handwritten book or document

dissertation, thèse
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

pamphlet
a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet

monographie
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject

compte rendu, rapport
an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

critique littéraire
an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

suppression
the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

missel
a fixed text used in praying

certificat
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

charte
a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation

document commercial
a document of or relating to commerce

aveu, confession de ses fautes
a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party

copyright
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

annexe
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

formulaire
a printed document with spaces in which to write

acte, document officiel
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

brevet, brevet d'invention
a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention

plate-forme, programme
a document stating the aims and principles of a political party

résolution
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

source
a document (or organization) from which information is obtained

pièce
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

scène
a subdivision of an act of a play

scénario
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance

bulletin, compte rendu, rapport
a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

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langue écrite
communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)
noun
a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction

synonyms: registre

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balance
a record of the financial situation of an institution on a particular date by listing its assets and the claims against those assets

livre des comptes
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

registre
a book in which names and transactions are listed

méthode de comptabilité, système de comptabilité
a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts

inventaire
(accounting) the value of a firm's current assets including raw materials and work in progress and finished goods

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justificatif
a written account of ownership or obligation
noun
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

synonyms: papiers, écrit

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certificat
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

charte
a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation

document commercial
a document of or relating to commerce

aveu, confession de ses fautes
a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party

copyright
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

annexe
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

formulaire
a printed document with spaces in which to write

acte, document officiel
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

brevet, brevet d'invention
a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention

plate-forme, programme
a document stating the aims and principles of a political party

résolution
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

source
a document (or organization) from which information is obtained

bulletin, compte rendu, rapport
a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

bulletin de demande, formulaire de demande
a form to use when making an application

questionnaire
a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information

feuille de déclaration d'impôts
a form to use when paying your taxes

acte de naissance, extrait de naissance
a copy of the official document giving details of a person's birth

diplôme
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

commission
an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces

relevé de compte
a document showing credits and debits

coupon
a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed

billet
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

devis
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

bon d'achat
a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities

carte de travail
a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries

acte
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

loi
legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity

projet de loi
a statute in draft before it becomes law

testament
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

acte
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

acte de cession
document effecting a property transfer

déclaration d'impôts, feuille de déclaration
document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

autorisation, permis
a legal document giving official permission to do something

brevet, brevet d'invention
an official document granting a right or privilege

jugement
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

mandat
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

mandat
a document giving an official instruction or command

source
an abundant source

témoignage
written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath

convention par écrit
a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties

acte d'accusation, assignation
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment

titres
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

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écrit
the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
noun
written works (especially in books or magazines)

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texte
the words of something written

texte dactylographié
typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript

addenda, ajout, appendice, complément
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

copie
matter to be printed; exclusive of graphical materials

brouillon
any of the various versions in the development of a written work

fascicule
a part of a published serial

continuation, poursuite, prolongation
a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it

lettre, missive
a written message addressed to a person or organization

ligne
text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen

couplet, strophe
a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

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écrit
the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)

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