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    Poe (en. Poe)

    /po/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A poem without formal constraints.
    She wrote a poe inspired by her vacation.
    Elle a écrit un poe inspiré de ses vacances.
    A slang term for a poor person.
    He is considered a poe by his friends.
    Il est considéré comme un poe par ses amis.
    A mode of poetic expression.
    He likes to use poes in his reflections.
    Il aime utiliser des poes dans ses réflexions.

    Etymology

    The word poe comes from Old French, derived from the verb 'poer' which means to make or create.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Make a poe
    Create a free verse poem.
    Faire un poe
    To be a poe
    To be in a precarious situation.
    Être un poe

    Related Words

    poetry
    The art of composing poems.
    poésie
    poet
    A person who writes poems.
    poète
    composition
    The action of composing a text or a work.
    composition

    Slang Meanings

    A term used by young people to refer to someone who is financially struggling.
    Everyone knows he is a poe; he needs a job.
    Tout le monde sait qu'il est un poe, il lui faut un boulot.
    A friendly term for a friend who writes poems.
    Look at him, he’s the poe of the group; he’s always writing verses.
    Regarde-le, c'est le poe du groupe, il écrit toujours des vers.