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    Anecdote (en. Anecdote)

    /anɛkdɔt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A short story that illustrates a fact or situation.
    The anecdote he told made the whole assembly laugh.
    L'anecdote qu'il a racontée a fait rire toute l'assemblée.
    A narrative that is often personal or authentic, used to entertain or illustrate a point.
    She shared an anecdote about her vacation in Italy.
    Elle a partagé une anecdote sur ses vacances en Italie.
    A minor or trivial but curious event or incident.
    This historical anecdote is little known to the general public.
    Cette anecdote historique est peu connue du grand public.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'anekdota', meaning 'unpublished', composed of 'a-' (negation) and 'ekdotos' (published).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    juicy anecdote
    A funny or pleasant anecdote.
    anecdote savoureuse
    anecdote to tell
    An interesting story to share.
    anecdote à raconter
    personal anecdote
    Narrative based on a lived experience.
    anecdote personnelle

    Related Words

    narration
    The act of telling something.
    narration
    story
    A recounting of a series of events.
    récit
    narrative
    A recounting of past events.
    histoire

    Slang Meanings

    A little funny story.
    He told a funny anecdote about his grandfather.
    Il a raconté une anecdote drôle sur son grand-père.
    A funny fact to share.
    This anecdote always makes my friends laugh.
    Cette anecdote fait toujours rire mes amis.