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literate

UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Translations

literatenoun
literates
pl
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ət/
alphabétiséPersonne sachant lire et écrire ; emploi rare comme nom.
During medieval times, literates were often monks who copied manuscripts.
Au Moyen Âge, les alphabétisés étaient souvent des moines qui copiaient des manuscrits.
lettréPersonne instruite, cultivée.
The panel consisted of notable literates from various academic fields.
Le panel était composé de lettrés reconnus dans divers domaines universitaires.
Synonyms
erudite
literatus
intellectual
well-read person
man of letters
scholar
lettered person
literate person
educated person
reader
literateadjective
more literate
Comp.
most literate
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
lettréAu sens de « cultivé, instruit » ; registre courant.
She is a literate and thoughtful writer.
C’est une écrivaine lettrée et réfléchie.
alphabétiséAu sens de « sachant lire et écrire ».
In many parts of the world, being literate is a basic requirement for most jobs.
Dans de nombreuses régions du monde, être alphabétisé est une condition de base pour la plupart des emplois.
Synonyms
well-read
learned
erudite
cultured
informed
knowledgeable
educated
Antonyms
illiterate
literateverb
literated
Past Simple
literated
Past Participle
literating
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ət/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ət/
Rare, chiefly archaic; transitive.
alphabétiserAu sens de « rendre capable de lire et d’écrire » ; verbe rare.
Nineteenth-century reformers worked tirelessly to literate the rural poor.
Les réformateurs du XIXe siècle ont travaillé sans relâche pour alphabétiser les populations rurales pauvres.
Additional translations
lettrerAu sens de « inscrire avec des lettres » ; rare.
Synonyms
educate in literacy
teach
provide literacy instruction
teach to read and write
coach
tutor
train
school
instruct
educate

Definitions

literatenoun
A person who is able to read and write.
During medieval times, literates were often monks who copied manuscripts.
An educated or scholarly person.
The panel consisted of notable literates from various academic fields.
literateadjective
Able to read and write.
In many parts of the world, being literate is a basic requirement for most jobs.
Having knowledge or competence in a specific area.
She is computer literate, which makes her an asset to the tech team.
literateverb
To educate or instruct in letters; to make literate.
Nineteenth-century reformers worked tirelessly to literate the rural poor.
To mark or inscribe with letters.
The craftsman literated the plaque with a graceful script.
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