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handwriting

/ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/

Translations

handwritingnoun

handwritings

écriture manuscriteSens général : manière d’écrire à la main.

Her handwriting was so neat and elegant that it was often mistaken for a computer font.

Son écriture manuscrite était si soignée et élégante qu’on la prenait souvent pour une police d’ordinateur.

Additional translations

écritureSens plus général, courant dans l’usage quotidien.

Synonyms

handwritingadjective

/ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

Used only attributively and not normally gradable.

graphologiqueDans le domaine de l’expertise ou de l’analyse de l’écriture.

The police consulted a handwriting expert for the case.

La police a consulté un expert graphologique pour cette affaire.

Synonyms

handwriteverb

handwriting

Gerund

handwrote

Past Simple

handwritten

Past Participle

handwriting

Gerund

/ˈhændraɪt/

/ˈhændˌraɪt/

écrire à la main

She decided to handwrite the letter to give it a more personal touch.

Elle a décidé d’écrire la lettre à la main pour lui donner une touche plus personnelle.

Synonyms

write by hand

jot down

inscribe

script

pen

Definitions

handwritingnoun

The style or manner of writing by hand, especially that which is characteristic of a particular person.

Her handwriting was so neat and elegant that it was often mistaken for a computer font.

The act or process of writing done with the hand, as opposed to typing or printing.

The teacher emphasized the importance of good handwriting in the early grades.

handwritingadjective

Relating to, involving, or specializing in handwriting.

The police consulted a handwriting expert for the case.

handwriteverb

To write something using one's hand, especially with a pen or pencil, rather than typing or printing.

She decided to handwrite the letter to give it a more personal touch.