Monologue (en. Monologue)

/mɔ.nɔ.lɔɡ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A speech where a single person expresses themselves without interruption.

The actor delivered a captivating monologue during the performance.

L'acteur a présenté un monologue captivant lors de la représentation.

An inner reflection or a speech addressed to oneself.

His inner monologue helped him make a decision.

Son monologue intérieur l’a aidé à prendre une décision.

A passage from a play where a character speaks alone.

Hamlet's monologue is one of the most famous in literature.

Le monologue d'Hamlet est l'un des plus célèbres de la littérature.

From the Greek 'monologos', combining 'mono-' (alone) and 'logos' (speech).

inner monologue

A self-reflective speech often used in literature.

monologue intérieur

to give a monologue

To speak at length without interruption, whether on stage or in conversation.

faire un monologue

theatrical monologue

A passage in which a character expresses their thoughts on stage.

monologue théâtral

dialogue

A verbal exchange between two or more people.

dialogue

drama

A form of theater that often includes monologues.

drame

actor

A person who plays a role in a play or movie.

acteur

A long boring speech.

His presentation was a real monologue that put everyone to sleep.

Sa présentation était un vrai monologue qui a endormi tout le monde.

To talk without listening to others.

He did his monologue again, not allowing anyone to interrupt.

Il a encore fait son monologue, ne laissant personne intervenir.