essay
US /ˈes.eɪ/
UK /ˈes.eɪ/

1.
essai, dissertation
a short piece of writing on a particular subject.
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She wrote an essay on the history of art.
Elle a écrit un essai sur l'histoire de l'art.
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Students are required to submit a 500-word essay.
Les étudiants doivent soumettre un essai de 500 mots.