Mémoires (en. Memories)
[me.mwar]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Writings recounting memories or past events.
His memoirs provide a fascinating insight into his life.
Ses mémoires offrent un aperçu fascinant de sa vie.
Published autobiographical accounts.
He published his memoirs after his retirement.
Il a publié ses mémoires après sa retraite.
Documents or narratives related to historical events.
War memoirs are often rich in detail.
Les mémoires de guerre sont souvent riches en détails.
Etymology
From Latin 'memoria', meaning 'remembrance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to put in memory
To retain in one's memory.
mettre en mémoire
to have memories
To recall past events.
avoir des souvenirs
to write one's memoirs
To write an autobiographical account.
écrire ses mémoires
Related Words
souvenir
Recall of an experience or event.
souvenir
narration
The action of telling a story or event.
narration
autobiography
Narrative of a person's life written by themselves.
autobiographie
Slang Meanings
Reminders of significant events.
I have memories of our trip to Paris.
J'ai des mémoires de notre voyage à Paris.
Memorable moments often shared among friends.
We all have memories of that memorable evening.
On a tous des mémoires de cette soirée mémorable.