Genres (en. Genres)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A category in which artistic or literary works are classified.

She prefers the genres of science fiction and fantasy.

Elle préfère les genres de la science-fiction et de la fantasy.

A particular type or style.

In music, genres like rock and jazz are very popular.

Dans la musique, les genres comme le rock et le jazz sont très populaires.

In literature, this refers to the different literary forms.

Literary genres include novels, poetry, and theater.

Les genres littéraires comprennent le roman, la poésie et le théâtre.

From the Latin 'genus', which means 'genre', 'type'.

a different genre

a category that distinguishes itself from others

un genre différent

in the same genre

belonging to the same category

dans le même genre

literary genre

a category of written works

genre littéraire

artistic genre

Category of artistic creation.

genre artistique

musical genre

Specific type of music.

genre musical

narrative genre

Form of narration in a story.

genre narratif

Style or type in everyday language.

This movie has a genre that not everyone enjoys.

Ce film a un genre qui ne plaît pas à tout le monde.

Used to describe something less formal.

It's a little genre of joke among friends.

C'est un petit genre de blague entre amis.