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    Métaphores (en. Metaphors)

    /metafɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A figure of speech that designates one idea or reality by another that is similar to it.
    Love is an ocean, a metaphor that evokes the vastness of feelings.
    L'amour est un océan, une métaphore qui évoque l'immensité des sentiments.
    The use of an image to express an abstract idea.
    In the poem, metaphors illuminate the character's emotions.
    Dans le poème, les métaphores illuminent les émotions du personnage.
    A figurative statement that enriches the discourse.
    His speech was peppered with evocative metaphors.
    Son discours était parsemé de métaphores évocatrices.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'metaphora' meaning 'transport', 'transfer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extended metaphor
    Metaphor developed over several sentences.
    métaphore filée
    to ask for the metaphor
    To request a figurative explanation.
    demander la métaphore
    to be a living metaphor
    To represent an idea or emotion in a very intense way.
    être une métaphore vivante

    Related Words

    allegory
    Representation of an abstract idea through a story.
    allégorie
    image
    Visual representation of an idea or concept.
    image
    symbolism
    Use of symbols to evoke meanings.
    symbolisme

    Slang Meanings

    Figurative language used to embellish a discourse.
    He enhanced his presentation with metaphors that captured attention.
    Il a agrémenté sa présentation de métaphores qui ont capté l'attention.
    Distorted figurative expression in everyday language.
    When he says 'life is a race', it's a metaphor that has become a cliché.
    Quand il dit que 'la vie est une course', c'est une métaphore devenue un cliché.