essai (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɛ.sɛ/
Definition
A short piece of writing that explores a particular subject or topic, often expressing the writer's opinion or point of view.
Examples
The student's essai on climate change was well-researched and persuasive.
The professor assigned an essai on the novel, asking students to analyze the themes and characters.
How to Use essai
- write an essai (verb phrase)
- to compose a short piece of writing — "The student was assigned to write an essai on the topic of climate change."
- essai on (prepositional phrase)
- a short piece of writing about a particular subject — "The professor asked the student to write an essai on the historical event."
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