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Littérature - Fiction Spéculative

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la fiction spéculative tels que "high fantasy", "cyberpunk" et "légende urbaine".

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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, attaque alien

invasion extraterrestre, attaque 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, uchronie

histoire alternative, uchronie

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, littérature apocalyptique

fiction apocalyptique, littérature 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, littérature post-apocalyptique

fiction post-apocalyptique, littérature post-apocalyptique

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

cyberpunk

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

fiction dystopique, roman dystopique

fantasy
[nom]

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

fantaisie

fantaisie

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .Il a une collection de livres **fantastiques**, chacun se déroulant dans un univers magique différent.

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 fantaisie, fantaisie épique

haute fantaisie, fantaisie 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 basse

fantasy basse, fantaisie basse

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, littérature utopique

fiction utopique, littérature utopique

fable
[nom]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fable

fable

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.« Le Garçon qui criait au Loup » est une **fable** intemporelle mettant en garde contre les dangers de la malhonnêteté et de la tromperie.

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

conte populaire

conte populaire

Ex: The children listened intently as their grandmother shared an old folk tale.Les enfants écoutaient attentivement tandis que leur grand-mère partageait un vieux **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

conte de fées

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .La collection de la bibliothèque comprend une large gamme de livres de **conte de fées**, des classiques intemporels aux réécritures modernes.

a story involving ghosts that is supposed to be frightening

histoire de fantômes

histoire de fantômes

legend
[nom]

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

légende

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, réalisme merveilleux

réalisme magique, réalisme merveilleux

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 villagers passed the myth down through generations .Les villageois ont transmis le **mythe** à travers les générations.

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, littérature de super-héros

fiction de super-héros, littérature 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, fantasy comique

fantaisie comique, fantasy comique

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, fantastique Bangsien

fantaisie Bangsienne, fantastique Bangsien

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

fantaisie contemporaine, fantasy moderne

fantaisie contemporaine, fantasy moderne

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

fantastique urbain, fantasy urbaine

fantastique urbain, fantasy urbaine

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, fantastique noir

fantaisie sombre, fantastique noir

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

fantasy dure, fantaisie rigoureuse

fantasy dure, fantaisie 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, fantaisie héroïque

fantasy héroïque, fantaisie 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

fantastique historique, fantasy historique

fantastique historique, fantasy historique

LitRPG
[nom]

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 de rôle

LitRPG, Littérature de jeu de rôle

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

science fantasy, fantasy scientifique

science fantasy, fantasy scientifique

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

science fiction

science fiction

Ex: The science fiction film was filled with advanced technology and alien life .Le film de **science-fiction** était rempli de technologie avancée et de vie extraterrestre.

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 de lampadaire à gaz, fantasy à la lampe à gaz

fantaisie de lampadaire à gaz, fantasy à la lampe à gaz

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

épée et sorcellerie, heroic fantasy

épée et sorcellerie, heroic fantasy

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 monstre, littérature des monstres

littérature monstre, littérature des 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 sur les vampires

littérature vampirique, littérature sur les vampires

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

science-fiction dure, hard science-fiction

science-fiction dure, hard science-fiction

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

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, space opera

opéra spatial, space opera

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

rétrofuturisme, futurisme rétro

rétrofuturisme, futurisme rétro

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

steampunk, rétrofuturisme à vapeur

steampunk, rétrofuturisme à vapeur

biopunk
[nom]

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, cyberbiologie

biopunk, cyberbiologie

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

fiction surnaturelle, littérature fantastique

fiction surnaturelle, littérature fantastique

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, littérature bizarre

fiction étrange, littérature bizarre

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

fiction souterraine, littérature souterraine

fiction souterraine, littérature souterraine

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

un conte à dormir debout, une histoire invraisemblable

un conte à dormir debout, une histoire invraisemblable

Ex: After dinner she told me a tall tale about her pet .Après le dîner, elle m'a raconté un **conte à dormir debout** sur son animal de compagnie.

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

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, roman d'invasion

littérature d'invasion, roman d'invasion

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

fiction de loup-garou, littérature sur les loups-garous

fiction de loup-garou, littérature sur les loups-garous

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

fiction de zombies, littérature zombie

fiction de zombies, littérature 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, mythe urbain

légende urbaine, mythe urbain

Ex: Many people believe the urban legend about the mysterious alligators living in New York City sewers .Beaucoup de gens croient à la **légende urbaine** des alligators mystérieux vivant dans les égouts de New York.

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

fiction paranormale, littérature paranormale

fiction paranormale, littérature paranormale

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 de passage

fantasy de portail, fantasy de passage

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