French writer meaning to get translated (9)

I believe the answer is:
montaigne
'french writer' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'meaning to get translated' is the wordplay.
'meaning to' anagrams to 'MONTAIGNE'.
Though, I'm unsure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for montaigne that I've seen is " He produced essays".)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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