après la lettre
French
editEtymology
editLiterally, “after the letter”, a caption added to an engraving to describe the drawing.
Pronunciation
editAdjective
edit- (engraving) lettered. "Épreuve, gravure après la lettre": a print made after the caption is added (lettered proof)
- Je suis déçu de cette vente aux enchères, je n’ai pu acquérir que des estampes après la lettre.
- I'm disappointed in this auction; I was only able to get lettered prints.
Antonyms
edit- (engraving) avant la lettre (before lettering)