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reading Meaning in French (reading signification en français)

nounlecture
verblecture
lecture in English:reading
Phonetic:lək.tyʁ
Gender:Féminin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de reading en français est lecture. (L'action ou le processus de lire quelque chose, souvent pour l'étude ou le plaisir.)

Definitions of Reading

  1. 1
    noun
    lecture

    The action or process of reading something, often for study or pleasure.

    L'action ou le processus de lire quelque chose, souvent pour l'étude ou le plaisir.

  2. 2
    noun
    lecture

    Material that is intended to be read or has been read, such as books, articles, or reports.

    Matériel destiné à être lu ou qui a été lu, tel que des livres, des articles ou des rapports.

  3. 3
    verb
    lecture

    The present participle of the verb 'to read', indicating the action of interpreting written or printed matter.

    Le participe présent du verbe 'lire', indiquant l'action d'interpréter un écrit ou un texte imprimé.

Example Sentences

casual

“She enjoys reading books in her free time.”

Elle aime la lecture de livres pendant son temps libre.

formal

“The reading of the will took place yesterday.”

La lecture du testament a eu lieu hier.

casual

“His reading skills improved significantly after joining the club.”

Ses compétences en lecture se sont considérablement améliorées après avoir rejoint le club.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In English:

perusalstudyliteracy

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveread
agent nounreader
adjectivereadable
adjectiveunread

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

reading between the linesidiom

To understand the hidden meaning in something that is not expressed directly.

light readingcollocation

Material that is easy and enjoyable to read, without requiring much thought.

speed readingcollocation

The technique of reading text quickly to grasp the main points.