Sonnet (en. Sonnet)

/sonɛ/

Synonyms

  • ode
  • ballade
  • poème

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a somewhat outdated poem.
He wrote a 'sonnet' in the style of a poet from another time.
Il a écrit un 'sonnet' à la manière d'un poète d'un autre temps.
Used to talk about an exaggerated love declaration.
His message resembled a sonnet, too sentimental for my taste.
Son message ressemblait à un sonnet, trop fleur bleue à mon goût.