Littérature - Fiction Spéculative

a common theme in science fiction that explores the arrival of extraterrestrial beings to Earth, often with the intention to conquer or destroy humanity

invasion extraterrestre, invasion alien

a subgenre of fiction that imagines what might have happened if history had taken a different path, often involving changes in key historical events

histoire alternative, histoire parallèle

a genre of speculative fiction that involves a catastrophic event, such as a global disaster, that threatens the survival of humanity and creates a world in which civilization is in ruins

fiction apocalyptique, roman apocalyptique

a genre of speculative fiction that focuses on the aftermath of a major catastrophe and how human beings struggle to survive in the new, drastically changed world

fiction post-apocalyptique, roman post-apocalyptique

a genre of science fiction set in a future dystopian society dominated by computer technology

cyberpunk

a genre of fiction where the story takes place in a future society that is characterized by suffering, oppression, and often a loss of individual freedoms

fiction dystopique, roman dystopique

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

fantaisie

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a fictional world with its own rules, history, and cultures, often involving magic, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil

haute fantasy, fantasy épique

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the real world or in a fictional world with low levels of magic and focuses on character-driven stories rather than epic battles and heroic quests

fantasy basse, fantaisie faible

a genre of literature that envisions a perfect or ideal society, often with a focus on social, political, and economic issues, and explores how such a society could be achieved

fiction utopique, roman utopique

a short story on morality with animal characters

fable

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

conte populaire

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

a story involving ghosts that is supposed to be frightening

histoire de fantômes

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

légende

a literary genre that blends realistic narrative with elements of the fantastic or supernatural, often featuring characters and settings that are commonplace in the author's culture, but with magical or surreal elements added

réalisme magique, magie réaliste

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

mythe

a genre of speculative fiction that is centered on characters with superhuman or extraordinary abilities, often fighting against evil forces or supervillains to save the world

fiction de super-héros, roman de super-héros

a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of comedy and satire with fantastical elements such as magic, supernatural creatures, and mythical lands

fantaisie comique, comédie fantastique

a literary genre that involves the use of famous literary or historical figures or their fictional counterparts as characters in a story that is set in the afterlife

fantaisie bangsienne, fantasy bangsienne

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the present day, real-world, or a world that closely resembles it

fantaisie contemporaine, fantasy contemporaine

a subgenre of fantasy literature that typically features supernatural and magical elements in a contemporary, urban setting

fantasy urbaine, fantasy citadine

a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of fantasy with horror or darker themes, often featuring antiheroes and a sense of dread or unease

fantaisie sombre, fantasy sombre

a subgenre of fantasy that emphasizes detailed, realistic world-building and a rigorous adherence to the laws of magic or other supernatural elements

fantasy complexe, fantasy rigoureuse

a subgenre of fantasy literature that emphasizes the protagonist's journey, often featuring a hero or group of heroes on a quest or mission to save the world or defeat evil forces

fantasy héroïque, fantasy héroïque

a sub-genre of fantasy fiction that takes place in a recognizable historical period, but with supernatural or magical elements incorporated into the story

fantasy historique, fantaisie historique

a genre of fiction that blends literature and gaming, where characters play video games or get stuck in one, and their progress and achievements are described using gaming terminology

LitRPG, littérature de jeu vidéo

a literary genre that blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, often featuring futuristic technology and magic or supernatural elements coexisting in the same world or story

fantasy scientifique, science-fantasy

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

science fiction

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a world that looks like Victorian or Edwardian times, with spooky elements and advanced technology

fantaisie gaslamp, fantasy steampunk

a subgenre of fantasy fiction characterized by action-packed adventures involving sword fights, magic, and elements of horror or romance

épée et sorcellerie, sword and sorcery

a genre that explores the relationship between humans and monsters and often includes the appearance of supernatural creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and zombies

littérature de monstres, littérature sur les monstres

a subgenre of horror and gothic fiction that focuses on the mythological creature of the vampire, typically portraying them as bloodthirsty predators who prey on humans to sustain their immortality

littérature vampirique, littérature des vampires

a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes scientific accuracy and technical details in its storytelling

hard science-fiction, science-fiction hard

a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on futuristic or speculative elements and explores themes related to social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, or anthropology, rather than strict scientific details

science-fiction douce, science-fiction sociale

a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes adventure, melodramatic action, and interstellar conflict, often with heroic characters and a romantic or epic tone

opéra spatial, opéra cosmique

an artistic and cultural movement that blends elements of nostalgia for past aesthetics and design with futuristic technology and sensibilities

rétrofuturisme

a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that typically features steam-powered machinery, often set in a Victorian or Edwardian-inspired alternate history

steampunk, steampunk (genres de la science-fiction)

a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the implications of biotechnology and synthetic biology, often exploring the societal and ethical consequences of advancements in these fields

biopunk, biopunk (genre de la science-fiction)

a genre of speculative fiction that explores mysterious or paranormal phenomena, often including ghosts, demons, psychic abilities, and other supernatural elements

fiction surnaturelle, fiction paranormal

a literary genre that combines supernatural, horror, and science fiction elements to create a strange and unsettling atmosphere that defies traditional genre classifications

fiction étrange, fiction bizarre

a literary genre that features underground or subterranean settings, often with themes of exploration, adventure, and the unknown

fiction souterraine, littérature souterraine

a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated

légende urbaine, récit exagéré

a thriller subgenre that focuses on technology and often features computer systems, hacking, and high-tech elements as key plot points, with the threat of technological disaster or misuse being central to the story

techno-thriller, thriller technologique

a genre of speculative fiction that portrays the invasion of a territory by foreign powers, often depicting the culture and society of the invaded country in a negative light while glorifying the invading force

littérature d'invasion, littérature sur l'invasion

a type of story where some characters can turn into wolves and it often explores their struggles and conflicts

fiction de loups-garous, récit de loups-garous

a genre of horror and post-apocalyptic fiction that typically involves a widespread outbreak of zombies

fiction de zombies, roman zombie

a type of modern folklore consisting of stories, often presented as true, that are passed down through generations by word of mouth or through written media

légende urbaine

a genre of speculative fiction that includes supernatural or paranormal elements as a primary focus of the plot

fiction paranormale, fiction surnaturelle

a subgenre of fantasy fiction where the protagonist is transported from the real world to a magical or fantasy world through a portal or gateway

fantasy de portail, fantasy par portail