Poème (en. Poem)

/pɛm/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A literary composition that uses language in an artistic manner.
Baudelaire's poem evokes the beauty of nature.
Le poème de Baudelaire évoque la beauté de la nature.
A text in verse, generally rhythmic and may include rhymes.
She wrote a poem for her friend.
Elle a écrit un poème pour son ami.
A poetic work that expresses emotions or personal reflections.
His latest poem speaks of lost love.
Son dernier poème parle de l'amour perdu.

Etymology

From the Latin 'poema', derived from the Greek 'poïema' meaning 'that which is made'.