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Liste de Mots Niveau B1 - Littérature

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la littérature, tels que "auteur", "best-seller", "fiction", etc., préparés pour les apprenants de niveau B1.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
author
author
[nom]

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

auteur, écrivain

auteur, écrivain

Ex: As an accomplished author, she penned numerous articles and essays on topics ranging from politics to culture. 
bestseller

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

succès de librairie, meilleure vente

succès de librairie, meilleure vente

Ex: The mystery thriller topped the bestseller list for several months. 

Le thriller mystère a dominé la liste des best-sellers pendant plusieurs mois.

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.

fairy tale

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

conte de fées

conte de fées

Ex: The fairy tale of Cinderella teaches us about the transformative power of kindness and resilience. 

Le conte de fées de Cendrillon nous enseigne le pouvoir transformateur de la gentillesse et de la résilience.

fiction
fiction
[nom]

literature consisting of stories about imaginary people, events, or situations

fiction

fiction

Ex: He writes both poetry and fiction. 
non-fiction

a type of literature about real people, or events, etc.

ouvrages non romanesques

ouvrages non romanesques

Ex: The library has a vast collection of non-fiction works on various subjects. 

La bibliothèque possède une vaste collection d'œuvres non-fictionnelles sur divers sujets.

introduction

the part of a book or speech that provides a brief explanation of what it is about

introduction

introduction

Ex: The author penned an engaging introduction to her novel, setting the stage for the story that would unfold. 
metaphor

a figure of speech in which a word or expression is used to describe something by implying a comparison with something else

métaphore

métaphore

Ex: "Life is a journey" is a common metaphor. 
mystery
mystery
[nom]

a book, movie, or play about a puzzling event, often a crime, whose explanation is gradually revealed

mystère

mystère

Ex: We watched a mystery about a detective investigating a stolen painting. 
myth
myth
[nom]

a traditional story about gods, heroes, or supernatural events, often explaining a culture's history, beliefs, or natural phenomena

mythe

mythe

Ex: The students read a creation myth from ancient Egypt. 
plot
plot
[nom]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

intrigue

intrigue

Ex: The movie's plot was intricate, weaving together multiple storylines. 
poem
poem
[nom]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

poème

poème

Ex: His poem on love was full of heartfelt emotions and beautiful rhymes. 
poetry
poetry
[nom]

a literary form that uses concentrated, imaginative, or rhythmic language to express ideas, feelings, or experiences

poésie

poésie

Ex: The course introduces students to modern American poetry. 
quotation

a sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats

citation

citation

Ex: The teacher asked the students to memorize a quotation from the novel. 
to quote
to quote
[verbe]

to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.

citer

citer

Ex: He often quotes Yoda from "Star Wars," saying, "Do or do not, there is no try." 
to review
to review
[verbe]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

faire la critique de

faire la critique de

Ex: After watching the film, he took to social media to review it, praising the cinematography but critiquing the pacing. 
setting
setting
[nom]

the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

cadre

cadre

Ex: The play's setting is a small village in the 19th century. 
short story

a complete story that is not long and can be read in a short time

nouvelle

nouvelle

Ex: The collection of short stories featured tales of adventure and mystery. 

Le recueil de nouvelles présentait des récits d'aventure et de mystère.

storyline

the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

intrigue, scénario, histoire

intrigue, scénario, histoire

Ex: He outlined the storyline of his script to the producer during their meeting. 

Il a exposé l'intrigue de son scénario au producteur lors de leur réunion.

storyteller

someone who creates and shares stories

conteur, conteuse, romancier, écrivain

conteur, conteuse, romancier, écrivain

tale
tale
[nom]

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

conte, histoire

conte, histoire

Ex: She grew up listening to tales of brave heroes and magical creatures. 
title
title
[nom]

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

titre

titre

Ex: They changed the title of the movie to make it more appealing to audiences. 
verse
verse
[nom]

a poem or short piece of poetry

strophe, vers

strophe, vers

Ex: Daniel wrote a humorous verse for his sister's birthday. 
writing
writing
[nom]

(plural) written works particularly those belonging to an author or covering a specific topic

œuvres

œuvres

Ex: The professor studied the writings of several nineteenth-century authors. 
Gothic
Gothic
[Adjectif]

(of a novel, etc.) written or made in a spooky and mysterious way and often focus on creepy places like old castles or haunted houses, with themes of darkness and the supernatural

d'horreur

d'horreur

Ex: In the world of gothic literature, desolate landscapes serve as the backdrop for chilling tales filled with dark themes and supernatural occurrences. 
literary
literary
[Adjectif]

related to literature, especially in terms of its style, structure, or content

littéraire

littéraire

Ex: She pursued a degree in literary studies, delving into the works of renowned authors. 

Elle a poursuivi un diplôme en études littéraires, plongeant dans les œuvres d'auteurs renommés.

poetic
poetic
[Adjectif]

relating to poetry as a form of expression or literature

poétique

poétique

Ex: Poetic language often relies on rhythm and imagery. 

Le langage poétique repose souvent sur le rythme et l'imagerie.

young adult
young adult
[Adjectif]

relating to movies or programs that are suitable or made for adolescents

jeunesse

jeunesse

play
play
[nom]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

pièce (de théâtre)

pièce (de théâtre)

Ex: The radio station broadcasted a play that captivated listeners nationwide. 
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