Littérature - Genres de Non-fiction

a type of book that is designed to be consulted for information on a particular subject, and typically provides an overview or comprehensive treatment of the topic

ouvrage de référence, travail de référence

an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts

almanach

a comprehensive reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

encyclopédie

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

chronique, annales

a non-profit organization that provides unbiased and independent reviews and ratings of various consumer products, including cars, appliances, electronics, and more

rapport de consommation, rapport des consommateurs

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

dictionnaire

a reference book or online tool that provides synonyms and antonyms for words and phrases, often organized by meaning or usage

thésaurus, dictionnaire des synonymes

a printed or online listing of businesses within a specific industry, location, or category, providing information about each business's name, address, phone number, website, and other relevant details

annuaire des entreprises, répertoire des entreprises

a listing of telephone subscribers in a geographical area or subscribers to services provided by the organization that publishes the directory

annuaire téléphonique, répertoire téléphonique

a concise reference book providing information and instructions on a particular subject or topic

manuel, guide

a book produced annually that highlights events, activities, and people from a specific period within a year

annuaire, livre de promotion

a statement indicating the cost of a specific service or piece of work

devis

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

autobiographie

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biographie

a personal account where someone openly admits to their mistakes or reveals private details about their life

aveu

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

journal intime, carnet

a written record of events on a voyage, typically kept by a ship's captain or crew, or by a pilot or crew of an aircraft

journal, carnet

a written account of a person's own life experiences or a particular period in their life

mémoires, récit autobiographique

any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles

épître

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

lettre

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

épitaphe

the evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of literature, with a focus on its form, content, and historical and cultural contexts

critique littéraire, analyse littéraire

a summary and analysis of a book, typically written by a student as a school assignment

rapport de lecture, compte rendu de livre

a critical evaluation and analysis of a book's content, style, and merit, written with the intention of informing potential readers and providing feedback to the author

critique de livre, évaluation de livre

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

critique

a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions

apologie, défense, plaidoirie

a strong verbal or written statement of opinion, especially one that refutes or attacks a specific opinion

polémique

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

essai

a written account of past events, people, and their impacts on society, culture, and the world

livre d'histoire, ouvrage historique

a piece of writing that is based on research, and intended to contribute to the academic conversation on a particular topic or field

texte académique, écrit académique

a written work that presents original research, analysis, or review of a particular topic, and is typically published in an academic or scientific journal

article académique, papier savant

a written report that describes original research or findings on a particular scientific topic and is published in a scientific journal or conference proceedings

article scientifique, papier scientifique

a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book

monographie

a periodical publication that contains peer-reviewed articles reporting the results of original research or review articles summarizing the current state of research on a particular topic in science or medicine

revue scientifique, journal scientifique

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

traité

a book consisting of a collection of chapters or articles written by different authors, and compiled and edited by one or more editors

ouvrage collectif, volume collectif

a collection of academic papers, presentations, and discussions that are published following an academic conference or symposium

procès-verbaux de conférence, actes de conférence

a factual account or report of an event, issue, or situation that is of interest to the public, and is published or broadcast by a news organization in various media formats such as newspapers, TV, radio, or online platforms

reportage, histoire d'actualité

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

éditorial

a written article or essay expressing the personal opinions or viewpoints of the author on a particular topic, often published in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication

article d'opinion, tribune

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifeste

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

annonce, déclaration

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

manuel

a material that is used by students to help them understand a particular topic or subject

guide d'étude, manuel d'étude

a book designed to help the reader identify wildlife, plants, rocks, or other natural objects encountered in the field

guide de terrain, guide d'identification

a narrative or documentary that chronicles the experiences of a traveler, often including descriptions of the places visited, the people encountered, and the cultures experienced

journal de voyage

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

recette

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

livre de cuisine

a document that provides instructions, information, and guidance on how to use a particular product or service

guide de l'utilisateur, manuel d'utilisation

a type of book that provides guidance, advice, and instructions on a variety of personal and professional topics, with the aim of improving oneself and one's life

livre de développement personnel, livre d'auto-assistance

a written work about a scientific topic or related topics, often written for a general audience or for students

livre de science, ouvrage scientifique

a formal speech delivered with eloquence and skill, usually given on a special occasion or to honor a specific person or event

oration, discours

a brief written or spoken word of wisdom or piece of advice

dicton, proverbe

the process of producing and distributing academic works such as research papers, articles, books, and other forms of scholarship in various fields of study

publication académique, édition académique

a genre of writing that uses literary techniques and narrative elements to present true events and experiences in a compelling and engaging way

non-fiction créative, littérature non-fictionnelle créative

a detailed document that describes how a software product will be built, including the system architecture, user interface design, data design, and any other components needed for the successful implementation of the software

document de conception, cahier des charges de conception

a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic

revue

the scientific study of organisms and their environment, including their behavior, anatomy, physiology, distribution, and ecology, among other things

histoire naturelle, sciences naturelles

a genre of science writing that is aimed at a general audience and seeks to explain scientific concepts and discoveries in an accessible and engaging way

science populaire, culture scientifique

a collection or assortment of different items or pieces of writing, often gathered together in a single volume or publication

recueil, collection disparate

an officially written and established law

loi

a novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood

roman d'apprentissage, roman de formation

a set of written explanations or descriptions about an event or a situation

commentaire

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

engagement, contrat, convention

a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

critique

a genre of literature that deals with depressing and tragic events or situations, often exploring themes of suffering, pain, and despair

littérature de misère, littérature du désespoir

a book or other publication containing articles, essays, or studies contributed by a number of authors to honor a distinguished scholar or public figure

festschrift, livre d'hommage