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literary genre

a category or type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or theme

genre littéraire, catégorie littéraire

genre littéraire, catégorie littéraire

Ex: The novel fits into the mystery literary genre with its complex plot. 

Le roman s'inscrit dans le genre littéraire du mystère avec son intrigue complexe.

comic book

a book that tells a story with a series of pictures and words, often featuring superheroes or adventure

bande dessinée, comic

bande dessinée, comic

Ex: His comic book collection includes rare editions from the 90s. 

Sa collection de bandes dessinées comprend des éditions rares des années 90.

fable
fable
[nom]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fable

fable

Ex: Children often learn valuable life lessons from fables featuring talking animals, such as "The Ant and the Grasshopper." 
fairy tale

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

conte de fées

conte de fées

Ex: The fairy tale of Cinderella teaches us about the transformative power of kindness and resilience. 

Le conte de fées de Cendrillon nous enseigne le pouvoir transformateur de la gentillesse et de la résilience.

fantasy
fantasy
[nom]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

fantaisie

fantaisie

Ex: My favorite fantasy movie is 'The Lord of the Rings'. 

Mon film fantastique préféré est 'Le Seigneur des Anneaux'.

folktale

a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

conte populaire

conte populaire

Ex: Every culture has unique folktales that reflect its traditions. 

Chaque culture a des contes populaires uniques qui reflètent ses traditions.

graphic novel

a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format

bande dessinée

bande dessinée

Ex: The graphic novel was praised for its stunning artwork and compelling narrative. 

Le roman graphique a été salué pour ses illustrations époustouflantes et son récit captivant.

myth
myth
[nom]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mythe

mythe

Ex: His book explores the myths surrounding the origins of the universe. 

Son livre explore les mythes entourant les origines de l'univers.

novel
novel
[nom]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

roman

roman

Ex: The author's novel is inspired by his own experiences growing up. 

Le roman de l'auteur est inspiré de ses propres expériences en grandissant.

chilling
chilling
[Adjectif]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

effrayant, glacial

effrayant, glacial

Ex: The chilling sound of footsteps behind her made her quicken her pace. 

Le son glacial des pas derrière elle l'a fait accélérer le pas.

compelling
compelling
[Adjectif]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

irréfutable, convaincant

irréfutable, convaincant

Ex: The documentary presented compelling evidence to support its central thesis. 

Le documentaire a présenté des preuves convaincantes pour étayer sa thèse centrale.

fast-moving
fast-moving
[Adjectif]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rapide, à mouvement rapide

rapide, à mouvement rapide

Ex: In the fast-moving world of technology, staying up-to-date with the latest trends is crucial. 

Dans le monde en évolution rapide de la technologie, il est crucial de rester à jour avec les dernières tendances.

light-hearted
light-hearted
[Adjectif]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

léger, enjoué

léger, enjoué

Ex: Watching a comedy show always leaves her feeling light-hearted and in good spirits. 

Regarder une émission de comédie la laisse toujours le cœur léger et de bonne humeur.

lightweight
lightweight
[Adjectif]

lacking depth or substance, offering only surface-level engagement

superficiel, léger

superficiel, léger

Ex: The novel was entertaining but ultimately lightweight. 

Le roman était divertissant mais finalement superficiel.

macabre
macabre
[Adjectif]

disturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.

macabre

macabre

Ex: The novel's macabre plot, revolving around a series of gruesome murders, was both chilling and captivating. 

L'intrigue macabre du roman, tournant autour d'une série de meurtres horribles, était à la fois effrayante et captivante.

nail-biting
nail-biting
[Adjectif]

causing intense nervousness or anxiety, often due to uncertainty or anticipation

angoissant, palpitant

angoissant, palpitant

Ex: Her nail-biting performance in the audition left everyone in suspense. 

Sa performance à vous en faire trembler les ongles lors de l'audition a laissé tout le monde en suspens.

poignant
poignant
[Adjectif]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

poignant

poignant

Ex: The poignant melody of the song stirred up memories of her childhood. 

La mélodie poignante de la chanson a réveillé des souvenirs de son enfance.

predictable
predictable
[Adjectif]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

prévisible, prédictible

prévisible, prédictible

Ex: His predictable reaction to criticism was to become defensive and argumentative. 

Sa réaction prévisible aux critiques était de devenir défensif et argumentatif.

sensational
sensational
[Adjectif]

causing people to experience great interest, shock, curiosity, or excitement

sensationnel, époustouflant

sensationnel, époustouflant

Ex: Her sensational fashion sense always turned heads and drew admiration. 

Son sens de la mode sensationnel attirait toujours les regards et suscitait l'admiration.

sentimental
sentimental
[Adjectif]

showing or aiming to stir feelings of tenderness, or sorrow, in a way that may seem exaggerated

sentimental

sentimental

Ex: He wrote a sentimental letter that tried too hard to tug at the heartstrings. 

Il a écrit une lettre sentimentale qui essayait trop de tirer sur les cordes sensibles.

shallow
shallow
[Adjectif]

lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding

superficiel

superficiel

Ex: Her shallow personality made it difficult for her to form meaningful relationships. 

Sa personnalité superficielle lui rendait difficile de former des relations significatives.

slow-moving
slow-moving
[Adjectif]

progressing or acting at a slow pace or speed

lent, peu rapide

lent, peu rapide

Ex: He got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on the highway. 

Il est resté coincé derrière un camion à mouvement lent sur l'autoroute.

tedious
tedious
[Adjectif]

using too many words, making it boring or tiresome to read or listen to

fastidieux, ennuyeux

fastidieux, ennuyeux

Ex: The novel's tedious descriptions slowed down the plot significantly. 

Les descriptions fastidieuses du roman ont considérablement ralenti l'intrigue.

thought-provoking

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

qui donne à réfléchir, stimulant intellectuellement

qui donne à réfléchir, stimulant intellectuellement

Ex: The artist's thought-provoking sculpture sparked intense discussions about societal norms and expectations. 

La sculpture stimulante de l'artiste a suscité des discussions intenses sur les normes et les attentes sociétales.

touching
touching
[Adjectif]

bringing about strong emotions, often causing feelings of sympathy or warmth

émouvant, touchant

émouvant, touchant

Ex: The touching words of encouragement from a stranger brightened her day. 

Les mots d'encouragement émouvants d'un inconnu ont illuminé sa journée.

convincing
convincing
[Adjectif]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

convaincant, persuasif

convaincant, persuasif

Ex: Her convincing explanation clarified the situation and alleviated any concerns. 

Son explication convaincante a clarifié la situation et apaisé toutes les inquiétudes.

bookworm

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

rat de bibliothèque, dévoreur de livres

rat de bibliothèque, dévoreur de livres

Ex: The library was a perfect place for a bookworm like him. 

La bibliothèque était l'endroit parfait pour un rat de bibliothèque comme lui.

heavy going
heavy going
[Phrase]

requiring significant effort to overcome or complete

assez laborieux, qui demande beaucoup d'efforts

assez laborieux, qui demande beaucoup d'efforts

Ex: The training course was heavy going, but it was worth it. 

La formation était assez laborieuse, mais elle en valait la peine.

to get into

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

accrocher, se mettre dans

accrocher, se mettre dans

Ex: He got into competitive sports at a young age. 

Il s'est mis à les sports compétitifs à un jeune âge.

to [judge] a book by its cover

to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression

juger sur les apparences, se fier aux apparences

juger sur les apparences, se fier aux apparences

Ex: The dilapidated storefront may not look appealing, but don't judge a book by its coverthe food inside is absolutely delicious. 

Le restaurant avait l'air ordinaire, mais la nourriture était excellente ; il ne faut vraiment pas se fier aux apparences.

to [read] between the lines

to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

lire entre les lignes, comprendre le sous-entendu

lire entre les lignes, comprendre le sous-entendu

Ex: The email sounded polite, but reading between the lines, I knew they were unhappy with the proposal. 

Le courriel semblait poli, mais en lisant entre les lignes, j'ai compris qu'ils n'étaient pas satisfaits de la proposition.

to [cut] a long story short

to summarize or condense a story or explanation, often leaving out details to focus on the main points

Ex: The teacher asked him to cut a long story short and focus on the key events. 
page-turner

a book or story that is so engaging and compelling that it keeps the reader eagerly turning the pages

livre captivant

livre captivant

Ex: Her latest thriller is a page-turner with unexpected twists at every chapter. 

Son dernier thriller est un page-turner avec des rebondissements inattendus à chaque chapitre.

bedtime
bedtime
[nom]

the time when one goes to bed or the assigned time for sleeping

heure du coucher, moment du coucher

heure du coucher, moment du coucher

Ex: The parents read a story to their children before bedtime. 

Les parents lisent une histoire à leurs enfants avant l'heure du coucher.

reading
reading
[nom]

the act or process of looking at a written or printed piece and comprehending its meaning

lecture

lecture

Ex: Reading is an essential skill that opens doors to knowledge and understanding. 

La lecture est une compétence essentielle qui ouvre les portes à la connaissance et à la compréhension.

humorous
humorous
[Adjectif]

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

plein d'humour, comique, humoristique

plein d'humour, comique, humoristique

Ex: She has a humorous way of looking at everyday situations. 
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