French

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Etymology

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From écrivain +‎ -aine.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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écrivaine f (plural écrivaines)

  1. female equivalent of écrivain

Usage notes

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