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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: She spent hours researching the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia, fascinated by the details of the civilization. 
chronicle

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

chronique, annales

chronique, annales

Ex: The historian wrote a detailed chronicle of the medieval period. 
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: A pocket-sized dictionary can be handy during travels to help communicate in different languages. 
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: She used a thesaurus to find a more interesting word for her essay. 
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: Each year, the company publishes a yearbook showcasing the company's accomplishments, milestones, and employee achievements. 
quotation

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

devis

devis

Ex: The contractor provided a detailed quotation for the renovation project, outlining materials and labor costs. 
autobiography

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

autobiographie

autobiographie

Ex: He wrote an autobiography to share his life story with the world. 
biography

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

biographie

biographie

Ex: The biography of Nelson Mandela highlights his journey and achievements. 
confession

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

aveu

aveu

Ex: She made a confession about lying to her friend. 
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: She kept a diary throughout her travels, documenting her experiences and the people she met along the way. 
log
log
[nom]

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

journal de bord, registre de navigation

journal de bord, registre de navigation

Ex: The captain wrote daily entries in the ship's log. 
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: Paul's epistle to the Romans is a foundational text in Christian theology. 
letter
letter
[nom]

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

lettre

lettre

Ex: I received a thank-you letter from the charity I donated to. 
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: At the funeral, a close friend read aloud the heartfelt epitaph etched into the gravestone. 
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 newspaper published a glowing book review of the new bestseller. 
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: According to the review, the new novel is a must-read. 
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 polemic against modern art sparked heated debate. 
essay
essay
[nom]

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

essai

essai

Ex: She wrote an essay about climate change for her biology class. 
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: Libraries often house monographs that delve deep into niche subjects, providing invaluable resources for researchers. 
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 two countries signed a peace treaty to end decades of conflict and establish diplomatic relations. 
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 editorial argued for more investment in public transportation. 
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 activists issued a manifesto to rally support for their cause. 
announcement

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

annonce, déclaration

annonce, déclaration

Ex: The couple made an announcement to their friends and family about their engagement. 
textbook

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

manuel

manuel

Ex: The textbook for the biology course is quite comprehensive. 
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: She followed her grandmother's chocolate cake recipe, which included a secret ingredient. 
cookbook

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

livre de cuisine

livre de cuisine

Ex: She referred to her grandmother's old cookbook for traditional family recipes passed down through generations. 
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 picked up a self-help book to improve her time management skills. 
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 "better late than never" encourages trying, even if delayed. 
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: He subscribed to a travel journal to get tips for his upcoming vacation. 
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 publisher released a miscellany of 19th-century romantic poetry. 
statute
statute
[nom]

an officially written and established law

loi

loi

Ex: The new statute requires all drivers to use hands-free devices while driving. 
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 novel follows the protagonist's coming-of-age journey from adolescence to adulthood, making it a classic example of bildungsroman literature. 
commentary

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

commentaire

commentaire

Ex: The historian’s commentary on the ancient manuscript provided context for its meaning. 
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: The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation. 
critique

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

critique

critique

Ex: The art professor provided a thorough critique of the student's painting, praising its composition while suggesting improvements to the color scheme. 
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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