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    Littérature (en. Literature)

    /litʁa.tyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Creation of written works, particularly novels, poems, and essays.
    French literature has produced masterpieces throughout the centuries.
    La littérature française a produit des chefs-d'œuvre à travers les siècles.
    The art of writing, regarded as a form of cultural expression.
    He dedicated himself to literature to convey his ideas.
    Il s'est consacré à la littérature pour transmettre ses idées.
    The entirety of written texts from a country or period.
    English literature includes famous authors such as Shakespeare and Dickens.
    La littérature anglaise inclut des auteurs célèbres comme Shakespeare et Dickens.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'literatura', which means 'writing, knowledge, literature'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    classic literature
    Recognized and appreciated works over time, often studied in schools.
    littérature classique
    contemporary literature
    Recently written literary works that reflect modern issues.
    littérature contemporaine
    book club
    A group of people who meet to discuss books and literary works.
    club de lecture

    Related Words

    novelist
    Author of novels.
    romancier
    poet
    Author of poetry.
    poète
    essayist
    Author of essays, often critical.
    essayiste
    literary criticism
    Approach to literary criticism.
    criticalisme

    Slang Meanings

    Lit
    I read this novel, it’s true lit!
    J'ai lu ce roman, c'est de la véritable litté !
    Lit
    What I like is the lit you made with quotes.
    Ce qui me plaît, c'est le lit que tu as fait avec des citations.