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Solutions - Advanced
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: Science fiction is a popular literary genre among young readers. 
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: She loves reading her comic book every evening. 
fable
fable
[nom]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fable

fable

Ex: The fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare" teaches us that slow and steady wins the race. 
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: Children love to immerse themselves in the magical world of fairy tales, where anything seems possible. 
fantasy
fantasy
[nom]

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

fantaisie

fantaisie

Ex: He loves reading fantasy novels filled with magical creatures. 
folktale

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

conte populaire

conte populaire

Ex: The folktale of the tortoise and the hare teaches patience and persistence. 
graphic novel

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

bande dessinée

bande dessinée

Ex: She is reading a graphic novel that explores dystopian themes. 
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: The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird that rises from its ashes. 
novel
novel
[nom]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

roman

roman

Ex: She's reading a novel about a detective solving mysteries in a small town. 
chilling
chilling
[Adjectif]

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

effrayant, glacial

effrayant, glacial

Ex: The chilling whispers in the abandoned house made her hair stand on end. 
compelling
compelling
[Adjectif]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

irréfutable, convaincant

irréfutable, convaincant

Ex: The speaker delivered a compelling argument that persuaded many to change their views. 
fast-moving
fast-moving
[Adjectif]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rapide, à mouvement rapide

rapide, à mouvement rapide

Ex: The fast-moving storm swept through the region, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. 
light-hearted
light-hearted
[Adjectif]

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

léger, enjoué

léger, enjoué

Ex: The light-hearted banter among friends created a joyful atmosphere at the gathering. 
lightweight
lightweight
[Adjectif]

lacking depth or substance, offering only surface-level engagement

superficiel, léger

superficiel, léger

Ex: The discussion was too lightweight to address the core issues. 
macabre
macabre
[Adjectif]

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

macabre

macabre

Ex: The film's macabre scenes of violence left a lasting impact on its audience. 
nail-biting
nail-biting
[Adjectif]

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

angoissant, palpitant

angoissant, palpitant

Ex: The nail-biting finale of the game had fans holding their breath. 
poignant
poignant
[Adjectif]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

poignant

poignant

Ex: The poignant story of the elderly couple's enduring love brought tears to everyone's eyes. 
predictable
predictable
[Adjectif]

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

prévisible, prédictible

prévisible, prédictible

Ex: The movie's predictable plot followed a typical Hollywood formula. 
sensational
sensational
[Adjectif]

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

sensationnel, époustouflant

sensationnel, époustouflant

Ex: The sensational performance by the rock band electrified the crowd, leaving them wanting more. 
sentimental
sentimental
[Adjectif]

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

sentimental

sentimental

Ex: The film's ending was overly sentimental. 
shallow
shallow
[Adjectif]

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

superficiel

superficiel

Ex: He has a reputation for being shallow and only caring about superficial things. 
slow-moving
slow-moving
[Adjectif]

progressing or acting at a slow pace or speed

lent, peu rapide

lent, peu rapide

Ex: The plot of the film was too slow-moving for some viewers. 
tedious
tedious
[Adjectif]

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

fastidieux, ennuyeux

fastidieux, ennuyeux

Ex: The tedious instructions included steps that seemed redundant. 
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 movie left a lasting impression on me with its thought-provoking exploration of existential questions. 
touching
touching
[Adjectif]

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

émouvant, touchant

émouvant, touchant

Ex: The touching story of friendship moved everyone to tears. 
convincing
convincing
[Adjectif]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

convaincant, persuasif

convaincant, persuasif

Ex: The convincing evidence presented by the prosecutor left no doubt of the defendant's guilt. 
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: She’s a real bookworm who finishes a novel every week. 
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 first chapter is heavy going unless you already know the theory. 
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: They got into gardening and created a colorful backyard oasis. 
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

Ex: Don't judge a book by its cover; she may seem reserved, but she has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share. 
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: She said she was fine, but if you read between the lines, she was clearly hurt. 
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: She cut a long story short by skipping the unnecessary details. 
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: The mystery novel was a real page-turner; I couldn't put it down. 
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: Her regular bedtime is 10 p.m. on school nights. 
reading
reading
[nom]

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

lecture

lecture

Ex: Her reading of the novel was interrupted by a loud noise outside. 
humorous
humorous
[Adjectif]

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

plein d'humour, comique, humoristique

plein d'humour, comique, humoristique

Ex: The comedian told a humorous story that made everyone laugh. 
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