transcrire

Senses

1. 1.

   to transcribe

   to convert spoken words into written form

2. 2.

   to write out

   to copy or record something in full detail

3. 3.

   to transfer

   to move or adapt content from one medium or form to another

Examples

• "J'ai transcrit l'interview du musicien pour le magazine."

  I transcribed the musician's interview for the magazine.

• "Elle transcrit les notes du cours en version numérique."

  She is transcribing the lecture notes into digital form.

• "Les anciennes lettres ont été transcrites et publiées en ligne."

  The old letters were transcribed and published online.

Usage

A formal, technical verb commonly used in academic and media contexts. Often paired with prepositions like 'en' (to transcribe into) or used in the passive voice. Should not be confused with 'transformer' (to transform) or 'traduire' (to translate).