allusion
allusion
Les allusions dans ce roman sont subtiles et pleines de sens.
The allusions in this novel are subtle and full of meaning.
French vocabulary topic
Words on the topic: Literature Vocabulary
This topic covers words related to literature such as novel, plot, narrator, and metaphor. It’s perfect for students, writers, and avid readers who want to better understand and discuss literary works. Each word includes a translation and example.
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anticipation
anticipation
expectation
Quelle est votre anticipation pour le film ce soir?
What's your anticipation for the movie tonight?
conte
tale
story
Est-ce que tu aimes les contes de fées?
Do you like fairy tales?
contenu
content
Quel est le contenu de ce livre?
What is the content of this book?
corbeau
crow
Est-ce un corbeau?
Is that a crow?
création
creation
Quelle est ta création préférée?
What is your favorite creation?
destin
destiny
fate
Quel est ton destin ?
What is your destiny?
esprit
spirit
mind
Quel est ton esprit du jour?
What's your spirit of the day?
folie
madness
C'est la folie dans cette soirée!
This party is crazy!
héros
hero
Est-il ton héros ?
Is he your hero?
immortel
immortal
Est-ce que les dieux grecs sont immortels?
Are the Greek gods immortal?
introduction
introduction
Quelle est l'introduction de ce livre ?
What is the introduction to this book?
jeunesse
youth
La jeunesse est l'avenir de notre pays.
Youth are the future of our country.
mystère
mystery
Quel est ce mystère?
What is this mystery?
médiéval
medieval
Les châteaux médiévaux sont très impressionnants.
Medieval castles are very impressive.
mémoire
memory
As-tu lu sa mémoire ?
Have you read his memoir?
paradis
paradise
Le paradis existe-t-il vraiment?
Does heaven really exist?
pièce
coin
room, play, piece
Il joue dans une pièce.
He is acting in a play.
poursuivre
to pursue
to continue
Il poursuit ses études en médecine.
He continued his medical studies.
racine
root
Quelles sont les racines de cet arbre?
What are the roots of this tree?
réel
real
actual
Est-ce ton avis réel?
Is this your real opinion?
vivant
alive
living
Les plantes vivantes sont belles dans la maison.
Live plants look beautiful in the home.
âme
soul
L'âme est immortelle ?
Is the soul immortal?
éclaircissement
clarification
explanation
Quand est-ce que tu as besoin d'éclaircissements?
When do you need clarification?
éphémère
ephemeral
fleeting
Cette fleur est éphémère?
Is this flower ephemeral?
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