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    Poésie (en. Poetry)

    /poe.zi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A literary genre that expresses ideas and emotions through verses.
    Poetry can touch the hearts of readers.
    La poésie peut toucher le cœur des lecteurs.
    The collection of a poet's or a movement's poetic works.
    Baudelaire's poetry is very famous.
    La poésie de Baudelaire est très célèbre.
    The poetic character of a text or situation.
    The poetry of this landscape amazes me.
    La poésie de ce paysage m'émerveille.

    Etymology

    From the ancient Greek 'poiesis' meaning 'creation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to write poetry
    To write or express poetic thoughts.
    faire de la poésie
    the poetry of words
    The beauty and harmony of words in a text.
    la poésie des mots
    the poetic form
    The style and structure used in the creation of poetry.
    la forme poétique

    Related Words

    poet
    Author of poems.
    poète
    versification
    Technique of constructing verses.
    versification
    lyricism
    Expression of personal and intimate feelings.
    lyrisme

    Slang Meanings

    A poem that has an unusual or modern flavor.
    This text has flow, it's urban poetry.
    Ce texte a du flow, c'est de la poésie urbaine.
    An eloquent form of artistic expression.
    His speech had a true poetry.
    Son discours avait une véritable poésie.