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literate in French

literate in French is lettré, alphabète — literate means able to read and write.

literate in French

lettré
adj
Able to read and write; having literacy.
alphabète
adj
Able to read and write; having literacy.
lettré
adj
Knowledgeable in literature, writing; literary; well-read.

What does "literate" mean?

  1. adj Able to read and write.
    "The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight."
  2. adj Well informed or knowledgeable in a particular area.
    "You don't need to be especially computer-literate to use this app."
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literate in a sentence

  • The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight.
  • You don't need to be especially computer-literate to use this app.

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What is "literate" in French?

"literate" in French is lettré, alphabète. literate means: Able to read and write.

How do you use "literate" in a sentence?

Example: "The program aims to make sure every child in the district is literate by age eight." In French, "literate" is lettré, alphabète.

Are there other ways to say "literate" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "literate": lettré, alphabète.

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