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Littérature - Genres Poétiques

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux genres de poésie tels que "sonnet", "ballade" et "ode".

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aubade
[nom]

a musical piece or poem appropriate to or influenced by the dawn or early morning

aubade

aubade

ballad
[nom]

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

ballade

ballade

Ex: The ballad's haunting melody and evocative lyrics made it a favorite among fans of traditional music .La mélodie envoûtante et les paroles évocatrices de la **ballade** en ont fait un favori parmi les amateurs de musique traditionnelle.

a type of poem or acrostic in which each line, stanza, or word begins with the successive letters of the alphabet

abécédaire, poème abécédaire

abécédaire, poème abécédaire

a poem or other piece of writing in which certain letters of each line, usually the initial letters, spell out a word or phrase

acrostiche

acrostiche

a poem in which the words or letters are arranged on the page in a visual pattern or shape that reflects the meaning or theme of the poem

poésie concrète, poésie visuelle

poésie concrète, poésie visuelle

didactic
[Adjectif]

aiming to teach a moral lesson

didactique

didactique

Ex: While some enjoy didactic literature for its educational value , others prefer works that focus more on storytelling and character development .Alors que certains apprécient la littérature **didactique** pour sa valeur éducative, d'autres préfèrent les œuvres qui se concentrent davantage sur la narration et le développement des personnages.
dirge
[nom]

a slow song or hymn sung traditionally at a funeral, showing grief or lamentation

chant funèbre, hymne funèbre

chant funèbre, hymne funèbre

a poem in the narrative or speech form, in which the speaker's character is revealed while describing a situation or a series of events

monologue dramatique

monologue dramatique

eclogue
[nom]

a form of poetry that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically consisting of a short, pastoral poem or dialogue between two shepherds

églogue, poème pastoral

églogue, poème pastoral

Ex: The pastoral eclogue served as a literary escape from the complexities of urban society , offering readers a glimpse into an idealized world of harmony and tranquility .L'**églogue** pastorale servait d'échappatoire littéraire aux complexités de la société urbaine, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu d'un monde idéalisé d'harmonie et de tranquillité.

a type of poetry that explores and celebrates the natural world, often expressing concerns about environmental degradation

écopoésie, poésie écologique

écopoésie, poésie écologique

elegy
[nom]

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

élégie

élégie

Ex: Through the elegy, the poet found catharsis in expressing their grief and honoring the memory of the departed .À travers l'**élégie**, le poète a trouvé une catharsis en exprimant sa douleur et en honorant la mémoire du défunt.
elliptical
[Adjectif]

a style of writing that employs brevity, omission, or suggestion, often omitting words, phrases, or entire sections of a sentence

elliptique

elliptique

epic
[nom]

a long poem in narrative form giving an account of the extraordinary deeds and adventures of a nation's heroes or legends

épopée

épopée

Ex: The poet's latest work is an epic celebrating the founding of a legendary kingdom.La dernière œuvre du poète est une **épopée** célébrant la fondation d'un royaume légendaire.
epigram
[nom]

a short poem or phrase that expresses a single thought satirically, often ending in a clever or humorous way

épigramme

épigramme

Ex: The writer used an epigram to sum up his views on marriage with a humorous twist .L'écrivain a utilisé un **épigramme** pour résumer ses vues sur le mariage avec une touche humoristique.

a type of poem that celebrates a wedding or marriage, typically composed in honor of the bride and groom

épithalame, poème nuptial

épithalame, poème nuptial

a type of narrative poem that originated in ancient Greek and Roman literature, typically characterized by a brief and highly polished style, an episodic or fragmentary structure, and a focus on erotic or romantic themes

un type de poème narratif originaire de la littérature grecque et romaine antique,  généralement caractérisé par un style bref et très poli

un type de poème narratif originaire de la littérature grecque et romaine antique, généralement caractérisé par un style bref et très poli

a type of narrative poem or song that is traditionally passed down through oral tradition and often tells a story of adventure, love, tragedy, or other dramatic events

ballade folklorique, chanson folklorique narrative

ballade folklorique, chanson folklorique narrative

gnomic
[Adjectif]

expressing general truths or aphorisms about life, often in a didactic or instructional tone, and frequently employing metaphors, paradoxes, and other literary devices to convey its meaning

gnomique, sentencieux

gnomique, sentencieux

a type of poem that follows the structure and style of the odes written by the ancient Roman poet Horace, characterized by a relatively simple and informal tone, a personal and reflective voice, and a focus on themes of nature, love, and everyday life

ode horatienne, ode à la manière d'Horace

ode horatienne, ode à la manière d'Horace

hymn
[nom]

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

hymne

hymne

Ex: The choir performed a beautiful hymn during the Easter celebration .La chorale a interprété un beau **cantique** lors de la célébration de Pâques.
lament
[nom]

a song, musical piece, poem, etc. that expresses the feeling of sorrow and sadness after a loss or death

complainte

complainte

Ex: The novel included a lament from the protagonist that highlighted their deep sense of loss .Le roman incluait une **lamentation** du protagoniste qui mettait en évidence son profond sentiment de perte.

a humorous poem of five anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme of AABBA

limerick

limerick

Ex: The book was filled with limericks that brought joy to readers of all ages .Le livre était rempli de **limericks** qui apportaient de la joie aux lecteurs de tous âges.
lyric
[nom]

a usually short form of poetry expressing personal feelings and thoughts

poésie lyrique

poésie lyrique

a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

madrigal

madrigal

a type of poetry that employs the style and language of epic or heroic poetry to satirize or parody a trivial or mundane subject, often using irony, exaggeration, and other comedic devices to create a humorous effect

héroï-comique, mock-héroïque

héroï-comique, mock-héroïque

a type of poetry that uses humorous and nonsensical language and ideas to create a playful and often absurd effect, frequently employing invented words, nonsense rhymes, and illogical or surreal imagery

poésie absurde, vers nonsensiques

poésie absurde, vers nonsensiques

a type of poetry that is written to commemorate a specific event or occasion, such as a wedding, a birthday, a holiday, or a political or social event

poésie occasionnelle, poésie de circonstance

poésie occasionnelle, poésie de circonstance

a type of poetry that is intended to be entertaining and humorous, often focusing on everyday life, romantic relationships, social interactions, and other lighthearted themes

poésie légère, poésie humoristique

poésie légère, poésie humoristique

ode
[nom]

a lyric poem, written in varied or irregular metrical form, for a particular object, person, or concept

ode

ode

Ex: The ode was filled with elaborate metaphors and vivid imagery .L'**ode** était remplie de métaphores élaborées et d'images vives.

a type of poem in which the poet retracts or recants a statement made in an earlier poem

palinodie, rétractation poétique

palinodie, rétractation poétique

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something

panégyrique

panégyrique

Ex: At the funeral , a touching panegyric was read aloud , celebrating the deceased 's lifelong dedication to education .Aux funérailles, un **panégyrique** émouvant a été lu à haute voix, célébrant le dévouement du défunt à l'éducation tout au long de sa vie.

a type of poem that depicts rural life, nature, and the simple pleasures of country living

pastorale, idylle

pastorale, idylle

a type of lyric poem characterized by a complex structure, elaborate metaphors, and a celebratory tone

ode pindarique, ode de Pindare

ode pindarique, ode de Pindare

slam
[nom]

a poetry competition in which contestants recite their poems and the audience chooses the winner

slam

slam

a type of poetry that omits or minimizes the use of verbs, relying instead on adjectives, nouns, and other descriptive language to create vivid and sensory imagery

poésie sans verbes, poésie averbale

poésie sans verbes, poésie averbale

a poetic form consisting of seven sonnets, in which the last line of each sonnet is repeated as the first line of the next, and the final line of the seventh sonnet is the same as the first line of the first sonnet

couronne de sonnets, cycle de sonnets

couronne de sonnets, cycle de sonnets

a type of poetry that is created by taking pre-existing, non-poetic texts, such as advertisements, newspaper articles, or even grocery lists, and transforming them into a poetic form

poésie trouvée, poésie de l'objet trouvé

poésie trouvée, poésie de l'objet trouvé

haiku
[nom]

a Japanese poem with three unrhymed lines that have five, seven and five syllables each

haiku

haiku

Ex: She recited a haiku about the fleeting cherry blossoms .Elle a récité un **haïku** sur l'éphémère des fleurs de cerisier.
tanka
[nom]

a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of five lines, with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7

tanka, forme traditionnelle de poésie japonaise composée de cinq lignes

tanka, forme traditionnelle de poésie japonaise composée de cinq lignes

syllabic
[Adjectif]

(of verse) using a specific number of syllables per line or stanza, rather than relying on a specific meter or rhyme scheme

syllabique, vers syllabique

syllabique, vers syllabique

sonnet
[nom]

a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme

sonnet

sonnet

Ex: She wrote a sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .Elle a écrit un **sonnet** pour son cours de littérature, suivant la structure traditionnelle de 14 lignes.

a type of sonnet consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter and following a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

sonnet shakespearien, sonnet de Shakespeare

sonnet shakespearien, sonnet de Shakespeare

a verse without rhyme, especially one with ten syllables and five stresses, known as an iambic pentameter

vers non rimés

vers non rimés

a humorous form of poetry consisting of four lines

clerihew, une forme humoristique de poésie composée de quatre vers

clerihew, une forme humoristique de poésie composée de quatre vers

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