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    Rime (en. Rhyme)

    /ʁim/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Correspondence of sounds, usually at the end of lines in poetry.
    Rhyme is essential in Shakespeare's sonnets.
    La rime est essentielle dans les sonnets de Shakespeare.
    Identical or similar final syllables in a poetic formula.
    Poets often use rhymes to create rhythm.
    Les poètes utilisent souvent des rimes pour créer du rythme.
    Technique used in music and singing to create sound patterns.
    This song uses a beautiful rhyme in the chorus.
    Cette chanson utilise une belle rime au refrain.

    Etymology

    Comes from old French 'rime', derived from Latin 'rhythmus', which in turn is derived from Greek 'rhuthmos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rich rhyme
    Rhyme containing three identical sounds.
    rime riche
    sufficient rhyme
    Rhyme containing two identical sounds.
    rime suffisante
    poor rhyme
    Rhyme containing only one identical sound.
    rime pauvre

    Related Words

    to rhyme
    Verb meaning to create rhymes.
    rimer
    rhymester
    A person who writes rhymes, often used to refer to a poet.
    rimeur
    poetry
    Literary genre that uses rhymes and rhythms.
    poésie

    Slang Meanings

    To exaggerate or boast about one's poetic talents.
    He started rhyming like a pro after a few beers.
    Il a commencé à rimer comme un pro après quelques bières.
    To use rhymes in a playful or humorous manner.
    He just started rhyming to make everyone laugh.
    Il a juste commencé à rimer pour faire rire tout le monde.