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    D'histoire (en. Of history)

    /dis.twaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of narratives forming a recounting of past events.
    The book deals with stories of heroes and myths.
    Le livre traite d'histoires de héros et de mythes.
    The study of past events, often through documents and testimonies.
    History helps to understand the evolution of societies.
    L’histoire permet de comprendre l'évolution des sociétés.
    A fictional or narrative account.
    She tells a story set in the Middle Ages.
    Elle raconte une histoire qui se déroule au Moyen Âge.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'estoire', coming from Latin 'historia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    love story
    A romantic narrative between two people.
    histoire d'amour
    make history
    To have a significant impact on the future.
    faire l'histoire
    that's another story
    This is different or outside the current topic.
    c'est une autre histoire
    tell stories
    To tell tales, often exaggerated or fictional.
    raconter des histoires

    Related Words

    historian
    A person who studies history.
    historien
    historical
    Concerning history or past events.
    historique
    historiography
    The writing of history, the study of methods and principles.
    historiographie

    Slang Meanings

    A tale that seems implausible.
    His story is so incredible that it's hard to believe.
    Son histoire est tellement incroyable qu'on a du mal à y croire.
    A pretext used to avoid a situation.
    He came up with a story to avoid coming to the meeting.
    Il a trouvé une histoire pour ne pas venir à la réunion.