Littérature - Genres de Fiction

a genre of fiction in which the protagonist or protagonists are thrust into a series of dangerous events that typically include violence and physical feats of daring

fiction d'action, roman d'action

a genre of literature featuring exciting, dangerous, or heroic quests and expeditions, often involving physical action and exotic locales

fiction d'aventure, récit d'aventure

a genre of fiction in which elements of comedy are combined with elements of horror, often for humorous or satirical effect

horreur comique, comédie d'horreur

a genre of literature, film, and other forms of media that focuses on the growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood

a genre of fiction that involves a conspiracy or a conspiracy theory as a central plot element, often involving political intrigue, secret societies, or hidden organizations

fiction de conspiration, roman de complot

a subgenre of crime fiction that emphasizes the puzzle-solving aspect of the story and features an amateur detective, a small, usually rural setting, and little to no violence or graphic content

mystère douillet, roman policier cocooning

a genre of fiction that deals with crimes, their detection, criminals, and their motives, typically including a protagonist who is a detective or similar investigator who solves the crime

roman policier, fiction criminelle

a genre of fiction literature in which a detective, or other professional or amateur sleuth, solves a crime, often involving murder, through investigation, deduction, or puzzle-solving

fiction policière, roman policier

a genre of crime fiction that focuses on the investigation of a crime or series of crimes, often featuring a detective who solves the mystery through logical deduction and intuition

roman policier, fiction policière

a genre of literature or art that explores sexual themes and is intended to arouse the reader or viewer

littérature érotique, œuvre érotique

a combination of two or more traditional genres, creating a new genre that has elements of each

genre hybride, type hybride

a genre of literature characterized by elements of horror, death, and romance, often featuring dark, supernatural themes and settings

fiction gothique, roman gothique

a genre of detective fiction that features tough, cynical, and often unsympathetic protagonists who are involved in violent and gritty crimes

roman noir, roman policier

a genre of literature in which the plot takes place in the past and often incorporates real events, people, and places alongside fictional elements

fiction historique, roman historique

a type of crime fiction story, often humorous and lighthearted, that involves a group of criminals executing a heist or theft with elaborate planning and unexpected twists

histoire de cambriolage, comédie criminelle

a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone

chick lit, chick literature

literature that is written and published for young readers, typically ranging from infants to teenagers

littérature pour enfants, littérature enfantine

a genre of Japanese fiction that features romantic or emotional relationships between two female characters, often involving schoolgirls

classe S

works of literature that have achieved enduring relevance, recognition, and popularity, and are widely regarded as masterpieces of their respective genres or periods

fiction classique, littérature classique

a story that is supposed to scare people which is about unsettling and frightening events or things

histoire d'horreur

a genre of literature that aims to inspire and uplift readers by presenting characters overcoming challenges and finding hope and faith in their lives

fiction inspirante, littérature inspirante

a subgenre of thriller and crime fiction that typically involves legal disputes, courtroom drama, or investigations that revolve around the legal system

thriller juridique, roman judiciaire

a genre of popular fiction originally published in cheap, pulp magazines in the early to mid-20th century

fiction de gare, roman populaire

a sub-genre of horror fiction that is inspired by the works of American author H.P. Lovecraft, and typically involves cosmic horror, supernatural entities, and the unknown

horreur lovecraftienne, horreur cosmique

a genre of literature that focuses on the everyday lives of women, often highlighting their roles as wives and mothers and exploring themes such as marriage, family, and community

fiction domestique, littérature domestique

a literary genre that chronicles the lives and experiences of a family over multiple generations, often highlighting family relationships, conflicts, and secrets

saga familiale, roman familial

a genre of fiction that explores medical topics and themes, often including the experiences of medical professionals and patients

fiction médicale, roman médical

a literary genre that uses self-reflexive techniques to draw attention to its status as a work of fiction, blurring the lines between reality and fiction

métafiction

a literary genre that focuses on sailing, seafaring, and life at sea. It often includes adventures and stories set on ships and boats, with a focus on maritime culture and traditions

fiction maritime, roman nautique

a genre of crime fiction that emphasizes the dark and pessimistic side of life, usually featuring a protagonist who is a flawed and morally ambiguous character

fiction noire, roman noir

a literary genre that explores the theme of conspiracies, often involving powerful organizations or governments plotting against individuals or groups

fiction paranoïaque, fiction de conspiration

a piece of writing, music, etc. that imitates the style of someone else in a humorous way

parodie

a literary genre that explores philosophical ideas and concepts through fictional stories

fiction philosophique, roman philosophique

a genre of prose fiction that depicts the adventures of a roguish hero or heroine, typically one of low social status, who lives by their wits in a corrupt society

roman picaresque, narration picaresque

a type of novel, movie, or television show that deals with the methods the police use to solve a crime

série policière

a literary genre that deals with political and social themes, usually involving power struggles, corruption, and the impact of political systems on individuals and societies

fiction politique, roman politique

a genre of literature that explores the internal thoughts, emotions, and motives of characters, often delving into complex psychological states and experiences

fiction psychologique, roman psychologique

a genre of writing that depicts everyday life as it really is, with an emphasis on realistic characters, settings, and events

réalisme littéraire, réalisme romanesc

a literary genre that focuses on the romantic relationships between the characters and their emotional and often physical development towards each other

roman d'amour, roman romantique

a subgenre of historical romance fiction that takes place in England during the Regency era, which lasted from 1811 to 1820

roman de régence, romance de régence

a literary genre that depicts a person, usually the protagonist, who is stranded on a deserted island or isolated location and must fend for themselves

robinsonnade

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

satire

a genre of British fiction from the 1860s that focused on scandalous themes such as bigamy, murder, adultery, and insanity

roman de sensation, roman sensationnel

a genre of literature that presents an autobiographical account of the life of a slave, detailing the experiences of enslavement, brutality, and struggles for freedom

narration d'esclaves, récit d'esclaves

a genre of literature that revolves around espionage and spy activities, often featuring secret agents and their missions to protect their country or organization from various threats

roman d'espionnage, fiction d'espionnage

a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime

thriller, pièce à suspense

a genre of fiction that builds tension and excitement by creating an uncertain and dangerous situation for the protagonist and other characters

fiction de suspense, roman à suspense

a genre of literature and film characterized by daring sword fights, adventurous sea voyages, and romantic themes, often set in historical periods such as the Renaissance or the Age of Exploration

épéiste, aventurier

a literary genre that focuses on life in inner-city communities and often includes elements of crime, romance, and street culture

fiction urbaine, littérature urbaine

a subgenre of horror and mystery fiction that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s, characterized by supernatural, horror, or mysterious themes

menace étrange, menace bizarre

a literary genre that focuses on stories set primarily in the American Old West, typically featuring cowboys, gunslingers, and other iconic figures of the American West

fiction western, roman western

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

roman policier, polar

a literary genre that focuses on the experiences and issues of women, often exploring themes of relationships, identity, and personal growth

fiction féminine, littérature féminine

a literary genre that targets readers aged between 12 and 18 and explores the experiences, challenges, and issues faced by young adults

fiction pour jeunes adultes, littérature pour jeunes adultes

a genre of literature that tells stories about LGBTQ+ characters and topics, including finding oneself, facing prejudice, and seeking acceptance and understanding

littérature gay, littérature LGBTQ+

a type of storytelling that focuses on showing disturbing and unsettling changes or deformities in the human body

horreur corporelle, horreur du corps

a genre of fiction that features stories centered on military themes, characters, or settings

fiction militaire, roman militaire

a comic play, movie, book, etc. that portrays the behaviors of a particular social class, satirizing them

comédie de moeurs

a genre of comedy that often deals with serious or taboo topics in a humorous or satirical way

comédie noire, humour noir

a literary genre that focuses on the experiences of characters in situations where they cannot find any inherent purpose or meaning

fiction absurde, roman absurde