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auteur

English translation of auteur

author

In French, 'auteur' is used to denote author. It is often used in contexts such as storytelling, writing, film, and other mediums where creative narratives and ideas are created. Big emphasis is put on the author's unique personal influence on their work.


Example sentences using: auteur

L'auteur de ce livre est très célèbre.

English translation of L'auteur de ce livre est très célèbre.

The author of this book is very famous.

This sentence is a declaration about the fame of the author, the person who wrote a specific book.

C'est l'auteur favori de ma mère.

English translation of C'est l'auteur favori de ma mère.

This is my mother's favorite author.

In this sentence, we illustrate the idea that someone, in this case, 'my mother', has a preference for a certain author.

Je suis l'auteur de cette histoire.

English translation of Je suis l'auteur de cette histoire.

This sentence shows how to state and claim ownership for something one has written.

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Cet auteur écrit de la poésie incroyable.

English translation of Cet auteur écrit de la poésie incroyable.

This author writes incredible poetry.

This sentence expresses an appreciation for a the writing of an author, specifically their poetry.

Le style de cet auteur est unique.

English translation of Le style de cet auteur est unique.

This author's style is unique.

This sentence implies that the author in question possesses a distinctive writing style that sets them apart from other authors.

Je vais rencontrer l'auteur demain.

English translation of Je vais rencontrer l'auteur demain.

I am going to meet the author tomorrow.

This sentence is sharing a future plan of meeting the author, thus it is used when making arrangements or plans.

Le nouveau roman de l'auteur sera publié l'année prochaine.

English translation of Le nouveau roman de l'auteur sera publié l'année prochaine.

The author's new novel will be published next year.

The sentence gives us information about a future event, specifically the upcoming publication of a new novel by the author.

L'auteur original a traduit son propre livre.

English translation of L'auteur original a traduit son propre livre.

The original author translated his own book.

This sentence gives us the information that the author translated their own work, conveying the extra effort or skill that the author has.

Cette lettre a été signée par l'auteur.

English translation of Cette lettre a été signée par l'auteur.

This letter was signed by the author.

In this sentence 'the author' not only wrote a letter but also signed it thereby giving it authenticity and authority.

L'auteur a gagné plusieurs prix littéraires.

English translation of L'auteur a gagné plusieurs prix littéraires.

The author has won several literary prizes.

The sentence highlights the professional success of the author by mentioning their numerous literary prizes.

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