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    Histoire (en. History)

    /is.twar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A narrative of past events, either true or invented.
    The story of the French Revolution is fascinating.
    L'histoire de la Révolution française est fascinante.
    The science that studies past events.
    He has always been passionate about ancient history.
    Il a toujours été passionné par l'histoire ancienne.
    An account or narration.
    The story she told deeply moved me.
    L'histoire qu'elle a racontée m'a beaucoup touché.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'historia', deriving from Greek 'historia', meaning 'inquiry, account'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make history
    To have lasting significance or to leave a mark on people's minds.
    faire l'histoire
    a tall tale
    An implausible story.
    histoire à dormir debout
    to write history
    To document events for the future.
    écrire l'histoire

    Related Words

    historical
    Pertaining to history.
    historique
    historiography
    The study of the methods of writing history.
    historiographie
    historian
    A person who studies or writes about history.
    historien

    Slang Meanings

    Anecdote or insignificant event.
    It's just a story to pass the time.
    C'est juste une histoire pour passer le temps.
    Rumor or exaggerated account.
    Don't believe that story, it makes no sense.
    Ne crois pas à cette histoire, ça n'a aucun sens.