stylo

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A small tool that writes with ink.
Practice using stylo in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Tu as un stylo ?
    Do you have a pen?
  • J'écris mon nom avec un stylo bleu.
    I write my name with a blue pen.
  • Les stylos sont sur la table.
    The pens are on the table.
  • Elle a prêté son stylo à un ami.
    She lent her pen to a friend.
  • Son stylo n'a plus d'encre.
    Her pen has run out of ink.

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Meanings

Ink writing tool

noun
education
neutral
A handheld tool containing ink that leaves marks on paper when used to write.

Examples

  • Tu as un stylo ?
    Do you have a pen?
  • J'écris mon nom avec un stylo bleu.
    I write my name with a blue pen.
  • Son stylo n'a plus d'encre.
    Her pen has run out of ink.
  • Les stylos sont sur la table.
    The pens are on the table.
  • Elle a prêté son stylo à un ami.
    She lent her pen to a friend.

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Etymology

Shortened from stylographe, an older word for an ink pen.

FAQ

What does stylo mean?

It means pen, a tool for writing with ink.

Is stylo masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: un stylo.

What is the plural of stylo?

The plural is stylos.

How is stylo different from crayon?

A stylo uses ink, while a crayon uses graphite or another dry material.

Can stylo mean a ballpoint pen?

Yes. A stylo à bille is a ballpoint pen.

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