French edit

Etymology edit

From écrivain +‎ -aine.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /e.kʁi.vɛn/
  • Rhymes: -ɛn
  • (file)

Noun edit

écrivaine f (plural écrivaines)

  1. female equivalent of écrivain

Usage notes edit

The masculine form tends to be used for the feminine gender too; see French wiktionary.