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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL - Littérature

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la littérature, tels que "prose", "conte", "mythe", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
literary
[Adjectif]

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

littéraire

littéraire

Ex: His writing style was highly literary, with rich descriptions and complex characters .Son style d'écriture était très **littéraire**, avec des descriptions riches et des personnages complexes.

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

anecdote

anecdote

Ex: The book included several anecdotes from the author ’s travels around the world .Le livre comprenait plusieurs **anecdotes** des voyages de l'auteur autour du monde.
prose
[nom]

spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry

prose

prose

Ex: The author 's mastery of prose evoked vivid imagery and emotional resonance , immersing readers in the world of her storytelling .La maîtrise de la **prose** par l'auteur a évoqué des images vives et une résonance émotionnelle, plongeant les lecteurs dans le monde de son récit.
passage
[nom]

a brief part of a book, piece of music or other composition

passage, extrait

passage, extrait

rhyme
[nom]

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

rime

rime

Ex: The poet carefully chose words with rhymes that enhanced the meaning .Le poète a soigneusement choisi des mots avec des **rimes** qui renforçaient le sens.

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

intrigue, scénario, histoire

intrigue, scénario, histoire

Ex: The novel ’s storyline follows the journey of a young girl finding her family .L'**intrigue** du roman suit le parcours d'une jeune fille à la recherche de sa famille.
tale
[nom]

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

conte, histoire

conte, histoire

volume
[nom]

a book or other publication that is part of a series of works

ouvrage

ouvrage

the act of preparation and distribution of a book, magazine, piece of music, etc. to the public

publication

publication

Ex: The publication process includes printing , marketing , and distribution .Le processus de **publication** comprend l'impression, le marketing et la distribution.

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramaturge

dramaturge

Ex: His plays often address social and political issues , making him a prominent playwright.
poetic
[Adjectif]

characterized by beauty, elegance, or emotional depth similar to what is often found in poetry

poétique

poétique

Ex: Her speech was filled with poetic imagery , weaving together words like a masterful poet .Son discours était rempli d'**imagerie poétique**, tissant des mots comme un poète magistral.
myth
[nom]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mythe

mythe

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .Les villageois ont transmis le **mythe** à travers les générations.
mythical
[Adjectif]

relating or based on myths or legendary stories

mythique

mythique

Ex: Dragons are often portrayed as mythical creatures with the ability to breathe fire and fly.Les dragons sont souvent représentés comme des créatures **mythiques** avec la capacité de cracher du feu et de voler.
fiction
[nom]

a type of literature about unreal people, events, etc.

fiction

fiction

Ex: Fiction allows writers to create characters and plots that don't exist in real life.La **fiction** permet aux écrivains de créer des personnages et des intrigues qui n'existent pas dans la vie réelle.
plot
[nom]

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

intrigue

intrigue

Ex: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .Les critiques ont salué **l'intrigue** du film pour son originalité et sa profondeur.
legend
[nom]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

légende

légende

romance
[nom]

a novel or movie about love

roman d'amour, romance

roman d'amour, romance

Ex: The bookstore had an entire section dedicated to romance novels, catering to readers of all tastes and preferences.La librairie avait une section entière dédiée aux **romans d'amour**, répondant aux goûts et préférences de tous les lecteurs.
tragic
[Adjectif]

(of a literary piece) related to or characteristic of tragedy

tragique

tragique

Ex: The opera " La Traviata " by Verdi tells the tragic story of Violetta , a courtesan who sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her lover 's reputation .L'opéra "La Traviata" de Verdi raconte l'histoire **tragique** de Violetta, une courtisane qui sacrifie son propre bonheur pour la réputation de son amant.
symbolic
[Adjectif]

consisting of or employing symbols

symbolique

symbolique

Ex: In literature, the green light in "The Great Gatsby" serves as a symbolic representation of hope and the American Dream.Dans la littérature, la lumière verte dans "Gatsby le Magnifique" sert de représentation **symbolique** de l'espoir et du rêve américain.
to author
[verbe]

to be the writer of a book, article, etc.

écrire

écrire

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

biographie

biographie

Ex: The biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .

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

autobiographie

autobiographie

Ex: The autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .L'**autobiographie** a offert une perspective unique sur le mouvement des droits civiques.
to depict
[verbe]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

dépeindre, décrire

dépeindre, décrire

Ex: The artist has been depicting various cultural traditions throughout the year .L'artiste a **dépeint** diverses traditions culturelles tout au long de l'année.

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

métaphore

métaphore

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .Son discours était rempli de **métaphores** puissantes qui ont ému le public.

the way of telling or explaining a story, particularly in a movie, novel, etc.

narration

narration

Ex: The nonlinear narration kept viewers engaged as the story unfolded in unexpected ways , revealing key plot points out of sequence .La **narration** non linéaire a maintenu les spectateurs engagés alors que l'histoire se déroulait de manière inattendue, révélant des points clés de l'intrigue hors séquence.
moving
[Adjectif]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

émouvant, touchant

émouvant, touchant

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.La performance **émouvante** de l'orchestre a parfaitement capturé l'essence des émotions du compositeur.

to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.

illustrer

illustrer

Ex: They illustrate the travel guidebook with maps and photographs of landmarks .Ils **illustrent** le guide de voyage avec des cartes et des photographies de monuments.
to compose
[verbe]

to write a literary piece with a lot of consideration

composer

composer

Ex: In the quiet library , she sat down to compose a thoughtful letter to her long-lost friend .Dans la bibliothèque silencieuse, elle s'assit pour **composer** une lettre réfléchie à son ami perdu de vue depuis longtemps.
to draft
[verbe]

to write something for the first time that needs corrections for the final presentation

faire le brouillon, écrire au brouillon

faire le brouillon, écrire au brouillon

Ex: As a screenwriter, he understood the importance of drafting scenes before finalizing the screenplay.En tant que scénariste, il comprenait l'importance de **rédiger** des scènes avant de finaliser le scénario.

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 cookbook quickly became a bestseller due to its unique recipes .Le livre de cuisine est rapidement devenu un **best-seller** grâce à ses recettes uniques.
comic
[Adjectif]

connected with or in the style of comedy

comique

comique

Ex: They attended a comic convention where fans dressed up as their favorite characters .Ils ont assisté à une convention **comique** où les fans se déguisaient en leurs personnages préférés.

a series of cartoons in boxes that narrate a story

bande dessinée, BD

bande dessinée, BD

Ex: The comic strip artist cleverly used humor to address important social issues , sparking conversation and awareness among readers .L'artiste de **bande dessinée** a habilement utilisé l'humour pour aborder des questions sociales importantes, suscitant des conversations et une prise de conscience parmi les lecteurs.
Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le TOEFL
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