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    Exagération (en. Exaggeration)

    [ɛɡzaʒeʁaː]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of presenting something in an excessive manner.
    His narrative was a true exaggeration of the facts.
    Son récit était une véritable exagération des faits.
    Characteristic of a statement or opinion that amplifies a reality.
    The exaggeration in his remarks made him less credible.
    L'exagération dans ses propos le rendait moins crédible.
    An exaggerated effect, often humorous or critical.
    The exaggeration of his reactions was comical.
    L'exagération de ses réactions était comique.

    Etymology

    The word 'exaggeration' comes from the Latin 'exaggeratio', which means 'to increase, to elevate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    every exaggeration is necessary
    An exaggeration can sometimes help to better understand a situation.
    toute exagération est nécessaire
    to exaggerate the point
    To give an exaggerated description of a person or a situation.
    exagérer le trait
    exaggeration is the art of embellishing
    The foundation of effective communication, where exaggeration can be useful.
    l'exagération est l'art de embellir

    Related Words

    to exaggerate
    To increase something in an excessive manner or distort the truth.
    exagérer
    hyperbole
    A figure of speech that consists of exaggerating to impress.
    hyperbole
    amplification
    The act of making something more important or more intense.
    amplification

    Slang Meanings

    To say something in an excessive way to make people laugh.
    Stop with your exaggerations, you're not the star of the show!
    Arrête avec tes exagérations, tu n'es pas la vedette du show !
    To have an exaggerated reaction.
    His exaggeration about that small mistake surprised me.
    Son exagération sur cette petite erreur m'a surpris.