Narrateur (en. Narrator)
naʁa.tœʁ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who tells a story, a narrative, or describes events.
The narrator of this book has a captivating voice.
Le narrateur de ce livre a une voix captivante.
In the field of cinema and television, one who narrates a documentary.
The narrator explained the different animal species present in the park.
Le narrateur a expliqué les différentes espèces animales présentes dans le parc.
Character in a literary work who tells the story.
The narrator of this short story is omniscient; he knows the thoughts of all the characters.
Le narrateur de cette nouvelle est omniscient, il connaît les pensées de tous les personnages.
Etymology
From the Latin narrator, which means 'one who tells'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
omniscient narrator
A narrator who knows everything about the characters and events.
narrateur omniscient
narrator's point of view
The perspective from which the story is told.
point de vue du narrateur
narrator's voice
The tone and style used by the narrator to tell a story.
voix du narrateur
Related Words
narration
The act of telling a story.
narration
narrative
Related to narration or narrative.
narratif
narrative
A narration of events, whether fictional or based on real facts.
récit
Slang Meanings
A narrator whose comments are humorous or sarcastic.
This narrator is so funny; he makes jokes throughout the film.
Ce narrateur est tellement drôle, il fait des blagues tout au long du film.
A narrator who deliberately embellishes the story.
He is known for being a narrator who likes to overdo it.
Il est connu pour être un narrateur qui aime en faire trop.