Fiction (en. Fiction)

/fikʃjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An invented narrative, usually in prose.

This novel is a captivating fiction.

Ce roman est une fiction captivante.

A collection of imaginings created by authors.

The fictions of this writer are very popular.

Les fictions de cet écrivain sont très populaires.

A literary work that is not based on real facts.

Fiction allows exploration of imaginary worlds.

La fiction permet d'explorer des mondes imaginaires.

From the Latin 'fictio', meaning 'the act of shaping'.

fiction becomes reality

A situation where imaginary elements come to life.

la fiction devient réalité

scientific fiction

A genre of fiction that is based on scientific concepts.

fiction scientifique

literary fiction

A fiction that has artistic or cultural value.

fiction littéraire

reality

State of being real, opposed to fiction.

réalité

narration

The act of narrating a story, often in fiction.

narration

fantasy

A genre of fiction that includes magical or supernatural elements.

fantaisie

Show some imagination

Don't take everything seriously, it's just fiction.

Ne prends pas tout au sérieux, c'est juste de la fiction.

A tall tale

His story seemed so incredible, it was almost fiction.

Son histoire semblait tellement incroyable, c'était presque de la fiction.