après la lettre
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French
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, “after the letter”, a caption added to an engraving to describe the drawing.
Pronunciation
[edit]Adjective
[edit]- (engraving) lettered. "Épreuve, gravure après la lettre": a print made after the caption is added (lettered proof)
- Je suis déçu de cette vente aux enchères, je n’ai pu acquérir que des estampes après la lettre.
- I'm disappointed in this auction; I was only able to get lettered prints.
Antonyms
[edit]- (engraving) avant la lettre (before lettering)