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Littérature - Genres de Fiction

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action 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

fiction d'action, roman d'action

adventure fiction

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

fiction d'aventure, roman d'aventure

fiction d'aventure, roman d'aventure

comedy horror

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

comédie horreur, horreur comique

comédie horreur, horreur comique

coming-of-age [story|tale|narrative]

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

Ex: Her debut novel is a captivating coming-of-age story set in a small town, following the journey of a young girl as she discovers herself. 
conspiracy fiction

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 conspiration

fiction de conspiration, roman de conspiration

cozy mystery

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

roman policier douillet, mystère douillet

roman policier douillet, mystère douillet

crime fiction

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

roman policier, fiction criminelle

mystery fiction

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

fiction policière, roman policier

detective fiction

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 détective

roman policier, fiction détective

erotic literature

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

littérature érotique, écrits érotiques

littérature érotique, écrits érotiques

hybrid genre

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

genre hybride, croisement de genres

genre hybride, croisement de genres

gothic fiction

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

fiction gothique, littérature gothique

fiction gothique, littérature gothique

hardboiled

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

polar, roman noir

polar, roman noir

historical fiction

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

fiction historique, roman historique

caper story

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 casse, récit de braquage

histoire de casse, récit de braquage

chick lit

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

chick lit, chick literature

Ex: She enjoys reading chick lit novels as a way to relax. 
children's literature

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

littérature jeunesse, littérature pour enfants

littérature jeunesse, littérature pour enfants

class S
class S
[nom]

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

classe S, genre S

classe S, genre S

classic fiction

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

fiction classique

horror story

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

histoire d'horreur

histoire d'horreur

Ex: He read a horror story before bed, and it gave him nightmares. 
inspirational fiction

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 édifiante

fiction inspirante, littérature édifiante

legal thriller

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

thriller juridique, polar judiciaire

thriller juridique, polar judiciaire

pulp fiction

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

fiction de pulpe, littérature pulp

fiction de pulpe, littérature pulp

Lovecraftian horror

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, terreur lovecraftienne

horreur lovecraftienne, terreur lovecraftienne

domestic fiction

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, roman familial

fiction domestique, roman familial

family saga

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

saga familiale, chronique familiale

saga familiale, chronique familiale

medical fiction

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

fiction médicale, roman médical

fiction médicale, roman médical

metafiction

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

métalittérature, métafiction

métalittérature, métafiction

Ex: The novel employed metafiction, blurring the lines between fiction and reality by having the characters acknowledge their existence as creations of the author. 
nautical fiction

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 nautique, littérature maritime

fiction nautique, littérature maritime

noir fiction

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

fiction noire

paranoid fiction

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

fiction paranoïaque, littérature paranoïaque

fiction paranoïaque, littérature paranoïaque

parody
parody
[nom]

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

parodie

parodie

Ex: The comedian's parody of the popular song went viral, making people laugh with its clever and humorous lyrics. 
philosophical fiction

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

fiction philosophique, roman philosophique

fiction philosophique, roman philosophique

picaresque novel

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, roman de gueuserie

roman picaresque, roman de gueuserie

police procedural

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

série policière

série policière

political fiction

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

fiction politique, roman politique

psychological fiction

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

fiction psychologique, roman psychologique

literary realism

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

réalisme littéraire, naturalisme littéraire

réalisme littéraire, naturalisme littéraire

romance novel

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

roman d'amour, roman romantique

regency romance

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

romance de la Régence, roman d'amour de la Régence

romance de la Régence, roman d'amour de la Régence

robinsonade

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, genre robinsonnade

robinsonnade, genre robinsonnade

satire
satire
[nom]

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

satire

satire

Ex: Satire in literature often challenges societal norms and conventions. 
sensation novel

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

roman à sensation, roman sensationnel

roman à sensation, roman sensationnel

slave narrative

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

récit d'esclave, témoignage d'esclave

récit d'esclave, témoignage d'esclave

spy fiction

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

fiction d'espionnage, roman d'espionnage

fiction d'espionnage, roman d'espionnage

thriller

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

thriller, pièce à suspense

thriller, pièce à suspense

Ex: He enjoys watching thrillers with intense action and unpredictable twists. 
suspense fiction

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

fiction à suspense, roman à suspense

fiction à suspense, roman à suspense

swashbuckler

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

bretteur, capitaine flamboyant

bretteur, capitaine flamboyant

urban fiction

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

fiction urbaine, littérature urbaine

weird menace

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

menace étrange, péril bizarre

menace étrange, péril bizarre

western fiction

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

fiction western, roman western

whodunit

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

roman policier, polar

roman policier, polar

Ex: The latest novel by the bestselling author is a gripping whodunit, filled with twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end. 
women's fiction

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

fiction féminine, littérature pour femmes

fiction féminine, littérature pour femmes

young adult fiction

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

fiction pour jeunes adultes, littérature pour jeunes adultes

gay literature

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+

littérature gay, littérature LGBTQ+

body horror

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

horreur corporelle, horreur du corps

horreur corporelle, horreur du corps

military fiction

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

fiction militaire

fiction militaire

comedy of manners

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

comédie de moeurs

comédie de moeurs

Ex: "Emma" by Jane Austen explores matchmaking in Regency England, a classic comedy of manners. 
dark comedy

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

comédie noire, humour noir

comédie noire, humour noir

absurdist fiction

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

fiction absurde

fiction absurde

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