Level A1-A2 (Beginner, Upper Beginner)
Published January 22, 2026 — Lesson written by French teacher David Issokson for students who want to learn French online, with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier, a voice artist from France.
The French Word of the Day is écrire, meaning “to write.” I picked this verb because it’s absolutely essential for both speaking and written communication. For example, Pouvez-vous écrire ce mot ? (Can you write this word?)
👉 See separate lesson: Écrire conjugation chart (with audio) »
📘 Écrire meaning in French
Écrire is a French verb meaning “to write.” You will see écrire à + person (to write to a person) or écrire sur + subject (to write about a topic). For example, j’écris à mon ami (I write to my friend) and il écrit sur son travail (he writes about his work).
🎧 Écrire pronunciation in French
The pronunciation of écrire is /e.kʁiʁ/ (IPA), which sounds roughly like “ay-kreer.”
📝 Façade usage examples
J’écris un message à mon collègue.
I am writing a message to my colleague.
Elle écrit à sa famille chaque semaine.
She writes to her family every week.
Nous écrivons pour demander plus d’informations.
We are writing to ask for more information.
Elle écrit sur son expérience à l’étranger.
She is writing about her experience abroad.
Les enfants apprennent à écrire à l’école.
Children learn to write at school.
In addition to the usage examples, true fluency comes from knowing the verb forms.
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- écrire à — to write to (someone)
- écrire sur — to write about
- écriture (f.) — handwriting
- écrire une lettre — to write a letter
- écrire un message — to write a message
- écrire un email / un courriel — to write an email
- décrire — to describe
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Écrire meaning — Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What does écrire mean in French?
Écrire means “to write.” It is used for writing words, messages, letters, emails, and longer texts.
How do you use écrire in a sentence?
You can use écrire à + person (to write to someone) or écrire sur + topic (to write about something). Example: J’écris à mon ami.
Who wrote this lesson and who provided the audio?
This lesson was written by French teacher David Issokson, and the audio was recorded by Marie Assel Cambier, a professional voice artist and native French speaker.
