Narration (en. Narration)
/naʁa.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Account of a story or event.
The narration of this film is captivating.
La narration de ce film est captivante.
The art of telling a story.
Narration is essential in literature.
La narration est essentielle dans la littérature.
Way of describing events.
His narration is very visual.
Sa narration est très visuelle.
Etymology
The word 'narration' comes from the Latin 'narratio', which means 'story'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
voice-over narration
narration performed by a distinct voice, often off-screen.
narration en voix off
interactive narration
story that involves participation from the reader or audience.
narration interactive
first-person narration
story narrated from the perspective of a character.
narration à la première personne
Related Words
narrator
Person who tells a story.
narrateur
narrative
Related to narration.
narratif
audiovisual narration
Story incorporating visual and sound elements.
narration audiovisuelle
Slang Meanings
To tell in an exaggerated manner.
He did an extreme narration about what he experienced.
Il a fait une narration à l'extrême sur ce qu'il a vécu.
An invented story.
They are just narrations, nothing true in there.
Ce sont que des narrations, rien de vrai là-dedans.