Shakespeare (en. Shakespeare)

/ˈʃeɪkspɪə(r)/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

William Shakespeare is a 16th-century English playwright and poet.

Shakespeare wrote plays like 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Shakespeare a écrit des pièces comme 'Roméo et Juliette'.

A work created by Shakespeare, often used in literary education.

Studying a Shakespeare play is essential in many school curricula.

L'étude d'une pièce de Shakespeare est essentielle dans de nombreux programmes scolaires.

The style or themes inspired by Shakespeare's works.

His writing shows Shakespearean influences.

Son écriture montre des influences shakespeareennes.

The name 'Shakespeare' comes from English, meaning 'to strike with a lance'.

Shakespeare's Closed Door

A play where the characters are in a closed space, symbolizing confinement.

Huis clos de Shakespeare

Shakespearean Tragedy

A dramatic work characterized by tragic events and a fatal outcome.

Tragédie shakespearienne

Shakespearean Comedy

A light play written by Shakespeare, often involving misunderstandings and mix-ups.

Comédie de Shakespeare

Elizabethan theater

The style of theater and plays produced during the reign of Elizabeth I of England, including those of Shakespeare.

théâtre élisabéthain

Dramaturgy

The art of writing plays.

dramaturgie

Sonnet

A fourteen-line poem, often associated with Shakespeare.

sonnet

Humorous use of Shakespearean language.

She used Shakespearean vocabulary to make her speech more dramatic.

Elle a utilisé du vocabulaire shakespeareien pour rendre son discours plus dramatique.

Referring to a tragically comedic situation in the style of Shakespeare.

That family gathering was so chaotic, it was like a true Shakespearean comedy.

Cette réunion familiale était si chaotique, c'était comme une vraie comédie shakespearienne.