Prologue (en. Prologue)

/pʁɔ.lɔɡ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Introduction to a work that sheds light on its content.

The prologue of this play introduces the main characters.

Le prologue de cette pièce de théâtre présente les personnages principaux.

Preliminary part of a narrative or a speech.

In the prologue of this novel, the author explains his inspirations.

Dans le prologue de ce roman, l'auteur explique ses inspirations.

Text that announces the themes of a work.

She wrote a captivating prologue that makes you want to read on.

Elle a écrit un prologue captivant qui donne envie de lire la suite.

From the Greek 'prologos', meaning 'before the speech'.

prologue of a book

Introduction that presents the book.

prologue d'un livre

prologue of a play

Introduction that prepares the audience for the play.

prologue d'une pièce

to write a prologue

To draft an introduction to a work.

écrire un prologue

epilogue

Conclusion or final part of a work that summarizes or offers reflection.

épilogue

chapter

Sections of a book that organize the content.

chapitre

scene

Division of a play, less significant than an act.

scène

A term used to refer to an introduction to modern content.

This vlog begins with a prologue that summarizes the topic.

Ce vlog commence par un prologue qui résume le sujet.

Used to talk about situations where what will follow is announced.

His prologue was so funny that everyone laughed.

Son prologue était tellement drôle que tout le monde a ri.