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epistle

/ɪˈpɪs.l/

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noun

Lettre, épître

A letter, or a literary composition in the form of a letter.

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to write an epistle to our future selves, reflecting on our hopes and dreams. "

Le professeur nous a demandé d'écrire une lettre à nos futurs nous, en réfléchissant à nos espoirs et à nos rêves.

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noun

Épître

One of the letters included as a book of the New Testament.

Examples :

"The epistle of James is part of the New Testament. "

L'épître de Jacques fait partie du Nouveau Testament.

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verb

Écrire, rédiger

To write; to communicate in a letter or by writing.

Examples :

"Though exhausted, Maria promised to epistle her grandmother with news of her graduation after the ceremony. "

Bien qu'épuisée, Maria a promis d'écrire à sa grand-mère pour lui donner des nouvelles de sa remise de diplôme après la cérémonie.

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