après la lettre

French

Etymology

Literally, “after the letter”, a caption added to an engraving to describe the drawing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.pʁɛ la lɛtʁ/

Adjective

après la lettre (invariable)

1. (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

• (engraving) avant la lettre (before lettering)