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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: The encyclopedia provided a wealth of information on various topics, from science to art. 

L'encyclopédie a fourni une richesse d'informations sur divers sujets, de la science à l'art.

chronicle

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

chronique, annales

chronique, annales

Ex: The book is a chronicle of the events leading up to the revolution. 

Le livre est une chronique des événements qui ont précédé la révolution.

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: In the age of smartphones, there are many dictionary apps available for quick word lookup. 

À l'ère des smartphones, il existe de nombreuses applications de dictionnaire disponibles pour une recherche rapide de mots.

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: A thesaurus can help you expand your vocabulary by offering synonyms for common words. 

Un thésaurus peut vous aider à enrichir votre vocabulaire en proposant des synonymes pour les mots courants.

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 city's historical society produces a yearbook documenting significant events, developments, and changes in the community over the past year. 

La société historique de la ville produit un annuaire documentant les événements, les développements et les changements importants dans la communauté au cours de l'année écoulée.

quotation

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

devis

devis

Ex: She requested a quotation from several moving companies before deciding which one to hire. 

Elle a demandé un devis à plusieurs entreprises de déménagement avant de décider laquelle engager.

autobiography

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

autobiographie

autobiographie

Ex: Her autobiography detailed her struggles and triumphs throughout her career. 

Son autobiographie détaillait ses luttes et ses triomphes tout au long de sa carrière.

biography

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

biographie

biographie

Ex: She read a biography about Marie Curie's groundbreaking work in science. 

Elle a lu une biographie sur le travail révolutionnaire de Marie Curie en science.

confession

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

aveu

aveu

Ex: The teacher encouraged a confession after the cheating incident. 

Le professeur a encouragé une confession après l'incident de tricherie.

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: Writing in her diary each night helped her process her thoughts and reflect on her day. 

Écrire dans son journal chaque soir l'aidait à traiter ses pensées et à réfléchir à sa journée.

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: Flight attendants update the plane's log after each flight. 

Les agents de bord mettent à jour le journal de bord de l'avion après chaque vol.

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: The epistle of Peter encourages believers facing persecution. 

L'épître de Pierre encourage les croyants confrontés à la persécution.

letter
letter
[nom]

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

lettre

lettre

Ex: He sent a letter of resignation to his boss. 

Il a envoyé une lettre de démission à son patron.

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: Generations later, visitors could still make out parts of the worn epitaph carved into the aging marble. 

Des générations plus tard, les visiteurs pouvaient encore distinguer des parties de l'épitaphe usée gravée dans le marbre vieillissant.

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: She wrote a detailed book review highlighting the novel's strengths and flaws. 

Elle a écrit une critique de livre détaillée mettant en lumière les forces et les défauts du roman.

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: Before going to the theater, she read a review of the play. 

Avant d'aller au théâtre, elle a lu une critique de la pièce.

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: The article was a polemic on corporate greed. 

L'article était une polémique sur la cupidité des entreprises.

essay
essay
[nom]

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

essai

essai

Ex: His essay on social justice won first prize in the competition. 

Son essai sur la justice sociale a remporté le premier prix du concours.

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 professor's monograph on ancient Roman pottery is considered a seminal work in the field. 

La monographie du professeur sur la poterie romaine antique est considérée comme une œuvre fondatrice dans le domaine.

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 trade treaty between the nations reduced tariffs and facilitated greater economic cooperation. 

Le traité commercial entre les nations a réduit les tarifs douaniers et facilité une plus grande coopération économique.

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: She wrote an editorial about the importance of voting in local elections. 

Elle a écrit un éditorial sur l'importance de voter aux élections locales.

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 political party released a manifesto outlining their plans for economic reform. 

Le parti politique a publié un manifeste exposant ses plans pour la réforme économique.

announcement

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

annonce, déclaration

annonce, déclaration

Ex: The organization issued an announcement about the new membership guidelines. 

L'organisation a publié une annonce concernant les nouvelles directives d'adhésion.

textbook

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

manuel

manuel

Ex: She bought a new textbook for her economics class. 

Elle a acheté un nouveau manuel pour son cours d'économie.

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: The recipe called for fresh herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of the soup. 

La recette demandait des herbes fraîches et des épices pour rehausser la saveur de la soupe.

cookbook

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

livre de cuisine

livre de cuisine

Ex: The bookstore has a wide selection of cookbooks, ranging from Italian cuisine to vegan cooking. 

La librairie propose une large sélection de livres de cuisine, allant de la cuisine italienne à la cuisine végétalienne.

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: Many people turn to self-help books for guidance on personal development. 

Beaucoup de gens se tournent vers les livres d'auto-assistance pour obtenir des conseils sur le développement personnel.

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: "Actions speak louder than words" is a well-known saying about behavior over promises. 

« Les actes en disent plus que les paroles » est un dicton bien connu sur le comportement plutôt que les promesses.

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: The scientific journal published the latest research on climate change. 

La revue scientifique a publié les dernières recherches sur le changement climatique.

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: Her notebook was a personal miscellany of sketches, verses, and reflections. 

Son carnet était un mélange personnel de croquis, de vers et de réflexions.

statute
statute
[nom]

an officially written and established law

loi

loi

Ex: She studied the statute carefully to understand her legal obligations. 

Elle a étudié le statut attentivement pour comprendre ses obligations légales.

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: In the bildungsroman, the main character undergoes a series of trials and experiences that shape their identity and worldview. 

Dans le bildungsroman, le personnage principal subit une série d'épreuves et d'expériences qui façonnent son identité et sa vision du monde.

commentary

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

commentaire

commentaire

Ex: The movie’s commentary track explained the creative decisions behind key scenes. 

La piste de commentaire du film a expliqué les décisions créatives derrière les scènes clés.

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 covenant between the landlord and tenant outlined the responsibilities of both parties. 

Le pacte entre le propriétaire et le locataire décrivait les responsabilités des deux parties.

critique

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

critique

critique

Ex: Journalists offered a sharp critique of the government's economic policies, highlighting their potential impact on the middle class. 

Les journalistes ont offert une critique acerbe des politiques économiques du gouvernement, soulignant leur impact potentiel sur la classe moyenne.

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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