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    Odes (en. Odes)

    /ɔd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A poem highlighting feelings of admiration or exaltation.
    The ode to beauty is a classic of poetry.
    L'ode à la beauté est un classique de la poésie.
    Poetic compositions designed to celebrate an event or a person.
    The odes of ancient Greece are highly valued.
    Les odes de la Grèce antique sont très prisées.
    The term can also refer to a lyrical song or a hymn.
    The ode to joy is a famous example of music inspired by poetry.
    L'ode à la joie est un exemple célèbre de musique inspirée par la poésie.

    Etymology

    Comes from the ancient Greek 'ōdē,' which means 'song' or 'poem.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ode to beauty
    Celebration of beauty through verses.
    ode à la beauté
    ode to happiness
    A poem that expresses joy and wonder.
    ode au bonheur
    to write an ode
    To compose a lyrical poem in tribute to something.
    écrire une ode

    Related Words

    verse
    Line of a poem written in meters.
    vers
    lyrical
    Related to the expression of personal and emotional feelings.
    lyrique
    rhyme
    Correspondence of sounds at the end of the lines of a poem.
    rime

    Slang Meanings

    A strong and sincere tribute to something or someone.
    He made an ode to his hometown at the concert.
    Il a fait une ode à sa ville natale lors du concert.
    An exaggerated or poetic compliment.
    His statements were almost odes to his car.
    Ses déclarations étaient presque des odes à sa voiture.