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    Dénouement (en. Outcome)

    /de.nú.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Moment when the complications of a plot become clear and the story comes to an end
    In the denouement of the story, all the characters find their place.
    Dans le dénouement de l'histoire, tous les personnages retrouvent leur place.
    Resolution of a complex situation or tension
    The unexpected denouement surprised all the readers.
    Le dénouement inattendu a surpris tous les lecteurs.
    Final phase of an event or process
    The denouement of the negotiation was positive for both parties.
    Le dénouement de la négociation a été positif pour les deux parties.

    Etymology

    The term 'denouement' comes from the French verb 'dénouer', meaning to undo a knot.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at the conclusion of the denouement
    at the end of an event
    à l'issue du dénouement
    the denouement of a case
    the resolution of a complex matter
    le dénouement d'une affaire
    a happy denouement
    a positive or satisfactory ending
    un dénouement heureux

    Related Words

    intrigue
    A sequence of mysterious or complex events
    intrigue
    knot
    A link or connection that is difficult to untie
    nœud
    conflict
    An opposition between two or more parties
    conflit

    Slang Meanings

    The end of a story in an unexpected way
    This movie had a crazy denouement!
    Ce film avait un dénouement de fou!
    A quick and easy resolution to a complicated situation
    She found an easy denouement to her problem.
    Elle a trouvé un dénouement facile à son problème.