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    Déclamation (en. Declamation)

    /de.kla.ma.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A speech delivered emphatically.
    The declamation of this poem enchanted the audience.
    La déclamation de ce poème a émerveillé le public.
    A rhetorical exercise consisting of delivering literary texts.
    The students practiced declamation for the competition.
    Les élèves se sont entraînés à la déclamation pour le concours.
    Public speeches or proclamations.
    The declamation festival attracts many spectators.
    Le festival de déclamation attire de nombreux spectateurs.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'declamatio', derived from 'declamare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a declamation
    To deliver a speech with emphasis.
    faire une déclamation
    poetic declamation
    To recite a poem expressively.
    déclamation poétique
    public declamation
    A speech given in front of an audience.
    déclamation publique
    to practice declamation
    To practice delivering speeches.
    pratiquer la déclamation

    Related Words

    Decameron
    A collection of short stories that can be subject to declamation.
    décameron
    Diction
    Articulation and pronunciation of words in declamation.
    diction
    Rhetoric
    The art of oratory used in declamations.
    rhétorique

    Slang Meanings

    Fiery speech
    He gave a declamation that captivated everyone.
    Il a fait une déclamation qui a captivé tout le monde.
    Theatrical tirade
    His declamation made all the actors envious.
    Sa déclamation faisait envie à tous les acteurs.