Verset (en. Verse)

/vɛʁ.se/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A segment of text often poetic or ritualistic in a holy book.

Verse 23 of Psalm 91 mentions divine protection.

Le verset 23 du Psaume 91 évoque la protection divine.

A stanza or line in a poem.

She wrote a touching verse about love.

Elle a écrit un verset touchant sur l'amour.

A rhythmic construction in poetry.

This verse uses a metaphor to describe the beauty of nature.

Ce verset utilise une métaphore pour décrire la beauté de la nature.

Derived from the Latin 'versus', meaning 'line' or 'verse'.

verse from the Bible

A specific excerpt from Christian scriptures.

verset de la Bible

to put into verse

To transform a text into poetic lines.

mettre en verset

poetic verses

Lines or excerpts that follow an artistic format.

versets poétiques

poetry

A literary art using rhythm and rhymes.

poésie

hymn

A religious song or poem.

cantique

psalm

A religious poem, often found in Christian scriptures.

psaume

A particularly memorable or inspiring verse.

This verse has become a mantra for many.

Ce verset est devenu un mantra pour beaucoup.

A quote often used in discussion contexts.

She quoted a popular verse to support her point of view.

Elle a cité un verset populaire pour appuyer son point de vue.