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Littérature - Genres de Non-fiction

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux genres non fictionnels tels que "manifeste", "éditorial" et "mémoire".

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reference work

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, manuel de référence

ouvrage de référence, manuel de référence

almanac
almanac
[nom]

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

almanach

almanach

encyclopedia

a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

encyclopédie

encyclopédie

Ex: In the library , the encyclopedia was kept on a special shelf , easily accessible for students working on their projects .Dans la bibliothèque, l'**encyclopédie** était conservée sur une étagère spéciale, facilement accessible pour les étudiants travaillant sur leurs projets.
chronicle

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

chronique, annales

chronique, annales

Ex: The museum displayed a chronicle of the town ’s history in its latest exhibit .Le musée a exposé une **chronique** de l'histoire de la ville dans sa dernière exposition.
consumer report

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

rapport du consommateur, étude de consommation

rapport du consommateur, étude de consommation

dictionary

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

dictionnaire

Ex: When learning a new language, it's helpful to keep a bilingual dictionary on hand.Lors de l'apprentissage d'une nouvelle langue, il est utile d'avoir un **dictionnaire** bilingue à portée de main.
thesaurus

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

thésaurus, dictionnaire des synonymes

Ex: With an online thesaurus, it 's easier than ever to find the perfect word for any sentence .Avec un **thésaurus** en ligne, il est plus facile que jamais de trouver le mot parfait pour n'importe quelle phrase.
business directory

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 professionnel, répertoire d'entreprises

annuaire professionnel, répertoire d'entreprises

telephone directory

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

annuaire téléphonique, répertoire téléphonique

handbook

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

manuel, guide

manuel, guide

yearbook

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

annuaire, livre de l'année

annuaire, livre de l'année

Ex: The neighborhood association releases a yearbook highlighting community events , volunteer efforts , and initiatives aimed at improving the neighborhood .L'association de quartier publie un **annuaire** mettant en lumière les événements communautaires, les efforts des bénévoles et les initiatives visant à améliorer le quartier.
quotation

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

devis

devis

Ex: Before signing the contract , they reviewed the quotation to ensure it aligned with their budget and expectations .Avant de signer le contrat, ils ont examiné le **devis** pour s'assurer qu'il correspondait à leur budget et à leurs attentes.
autobiography

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

autobiographie

autobiographie

Ex: The autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .L'**autobiographie** a offert une perspective unique sur le mouvement des droits civiques.
biography

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

biographie

biographie

Ex: The biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .**La biographie** a offert un regard approfondi sur la vie et l'héritage du président.
confession

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

aveu

aveu

Ex: In a rare confession, he admitted to being afraid of heights .
diary
diary
[nom]

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

journal, agenda

journal, agenda

Ex: Many people find that keeping a diary can be a therapeutic way to express their emotions and improve their mental well-being .Beaucoup de gens trouvent que tenir un **journal** peut être une manière thérapeutique d'exprimer leurs émotions et d'améliorer leur bien-être mental.
log
log
[nom]

a written record of events, observations, or activities during a voyage of a ship, airplane, or expedition

Ex: She found an old log describing a historic voyage .
memoir
memoir
[nom]

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

mémoire, autobiographie

mémoire, autobiographie

epistle
epistle
[nom]

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

épître

épître

Ex: In his epistle to Titus , Paul gives guidance on church leadership .Dans son **épître** à Tite, Paul donne des conseils sur le leadership de l'église.
letter
letter
[nom]

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

lettre

lettre

Ex: My grandmother prefers to communicate through handwritten letters.Ma grand-mère préfère communiquer par **lettres** manuscrites.
epitaph
epitaph
[nom]

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

épitaphe

épitaphe

Ex: The epitaph quoted her favorite poem to represent the creative spirit she brought to her art .L'**épitaphe** citait son poème préféré pour représenter l'esprit créatif qu'elle apportait à son art.
literary criticism

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

critique littéraire, analyse littéraire

critique littéraire, analyse littéraire

book report

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

compte rendu de livre, rapport de lecture

compte rendu de livre, rapport de lecture

book review

a critical assessment of a book's content, style, and overall quality, aimed at informing readers and providing constructive feedback

critique de livre, compte rendu de livre

critique de livre, compte rendu de livre

Ex: The blog specializes in book reviews of indie authors .Le blog se spécialise dans les **critiques de livres** d'auteurs indépendants.
review
review
[nom]

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

critique

critique

Ex: The movie got mixed reviews from critics .Le film a reçu des **critiques** mitigées de la part des critiques.
apologia

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

apologie, défense, plaidoirie

apologie, défense, plaidoirie

polemic
polemic
[nom]

a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

polémique

polémique

Ex: His speech became a polemic about social inequality .Son discours est devenu une **polémique** sur l'inégalité sociale.
essay
essay
[nom]

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

essai

essai

Ex: The newspaper published an essay criticizing government policies .Le journal a publié un **essai** critiquant les politiques gouvernementales.
history book

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

livre d'histoire, manuel d'histoire

livre d'histoire, manuel d'histoire

academic text

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, ouvrage académique

texte académique, ouvrage académique

scholarly paper

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 scientifique, publication académique

article scientifique, publication académique

scientific paper

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, publication scientifique

article scientifique, publication scientifique

monograph

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

monographie

monographie

Ex: The monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the artist 's oeuvre , accompanied by detailed analyses of key works .Le **monographie** fournit un aperçu complet de l'œuvre de l'artiste, accompagné d'analyses détaillées des œuvres clés.
scientific journal

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

revue scientifique, journal scientifique

treaty
treaty
[nom]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

traité

traité

Ex: The extradition treaty allowed for the transfer of criminals between the two countries to face justice .Le **traité** d'extradition a permis le transfert de criminels entre les deux pays pour qu'ils soient jugés.
edited volume

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

volume édité, ouvrage collectif

volume édité, ouvrage collectif

conference proceedings

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

actes de conférence, comptes rendus de conférence

actes de conférence, comptes rendus de conférence

news story

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

article de presse, reportage

article de presse, reportage

editorial

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

éditorial

éditorial

Ex: The latest editorial highlighted the need for healthcare reform .Le dernier **éditorial** a souligné la nécessité d'une réforme du système de santé.
opinion piece

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, éditorial

article d'opinion, éditorial

manifesto

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, déclaration publique

manifeste, déclaration publique

Ex: The student union published a manifesto to advocate for better educational resources .Le syndicat étudiant a publié un **manifeste** pour plaider en faveur de meilleures ressources éducatives.
announcement

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

annonce, déclaration

annonce, déclaration

Ex: The announcement of the winner was met with applause .**L'annonce** du gagnant a été accueillie par des applaudissements.
textbook

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

manuel

manuel

Ex: Textbooks can be expensive , but they are essential for studying .Les **manuels** peuvent être coûteux, mais ils sont essentiels pour étudier.
study guide

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

guide d'étude, manuel d'étude

guide d'étude, manuel d'étude

field guide

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

guide de terrain, manuel d'identification

guide de terrain, manuel d'identification

travelog

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

journal de voyage

recipe
recipe
[nom]

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

recette

recette

Ex: By experimenting with different recipes, she learned how to create delicious vegetarian meals .En expérimentant avec différentes **recettes**, elle a appris à créer de délicieux repas végétariens.
cookbook

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

livre de cuisine

livre de cuisine

Ex: She bookmarked her favorite recipes in the cookbook for easy reference while meal planning .Elle a mis en signet ses recettes préférées dans le **livre de cuisine** pour une référence facile lors de la planification des repas.
user guide

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

guide de l'utilisateur, manuel d'utilisation

guide de l'utilisateur, manuel d'utilisation

self-help book

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, manuel d'autonomie

livre de développement personnel, manuel d'autonomie

Ex: She recommended a self-help book on overcoming procrastination .Elle a recommandé un **livre d'auto-assistance** sur la façon de surmonter la procrastination.
science book

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

livre de science, ouvrage scientifique

livre de science, ouvrage scientifique

oration
oration
[nom]

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

discours, allocution

discours, allocution

saying
saying
[nom]

a short, commonly known expression that conveys a general truth, advice, or observation

dicton, proverbe

dicton, proverbe

Ex: The saying " when it rains , it pours " reflects how problems often come all at once .Le **dicton** « quand il pleut, il pleut » reflète comment les problèmes surviennent souvent tous en même temps.
academic publishing

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

publication académique

creative non-fiction

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 de non-fiction créative

non-fiction créative, littérature de non-fiction créative

design document

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, document de design

document de conception, document de design

journal
journal
[nom]

a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic

revue

revue

Ex: She found a fascinating article in a health journal about new fitness trends .Elle a trouvé un article fascinant dans un **journal** de santé sur les nouvelles tendances en matière de fitness.
natural history

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

histoire naturelle, sciences naturelles

histoire naturelle, sciences naturelles

popular science

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, vulgarisation scientifique

science populaire, vulgarisation scientifique

miscellany

an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume

recueil, collection disparate

recueil, collection disparate

Ex: The miscellany offered readers a taste of diverse literary styles .Le **miscellanées** offrait aux lecteurs un aperçu de divers styles littéraires.
statute
statute
[nom]

an officially written and established law

loi

loi

Ex: Under the statute, the company must provide annual safety training for employees .En vertu du **statut**, l'entreprise doit fournir une formation annuelle en matière de sécurité aux employés.
bildungsroman

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

roman de formation, roman d'apprentissage

roman de formation, roman d'apprentissage

Ex: The bildungsroman genre has produced some of literature 's most beloved works , capturing the universal struggles and triumphs of growing up .Le genre **bildungsroman** a produit certaines des œuvres les plus appréciées de la littérature, capturant les luttes et les triomphes universels de grandir.
commentary

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

commentaire

commentaire

Ex: The teacher ’s commentary on the essay provided valuable feedback for improvement .Le **commentaire** du professeur sur la dissertation a fourni des retours précieux pour l'amélioration.
covenant

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

engagement, contrat, convention

engagement, contrat, convention

Ex: He felt bound by the covenant he made to uphold the values of the organization .Il se sentait lié par l'**alliance** qu'il avait faite pour soutenir les valeurs de l'organisation.
critique

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

critique

critique

Ex: Experts in environmental science conducted a comprehensive critique of the research findings , questioning the methodology and conclusions .Les experts en sciences de l'environnement ont mené une **critique** approfondie des résultats de la recherche, remettant en question la méthodologie et les conclusions.
misery literature

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

littérature de la misère, littérature tragique

littérature de la misère, littérature tragique

festschrift

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

un recueil d'articles, un hommage littéraire

un recueil d'articles, un hommage littéraire

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