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allegorical in French

allegorical in French is allégorique — allegorical means relating to or containing allegory, a story or image in which characters and events stand for deeper ideas.

allegorical in French

allégorique
adj
of, relating to, or containing allegory

What does "allegorical" mean?

  1. adjective Relating to or containing allegory, a story or image in which characters and events stand for deeper ideas.
    "The novel is an allegorical tale about power and greed."
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allegorical in a sentence

  • The novel is an allegorical tale about power and greed.
  • Critics read the painting as an allegorical portrait of justice.

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What is "allegorical" in French?
"allegorical" in French is allégorique. allegorical means: Relating to or containing allegory, a story or image in which characters and events stand for deeper ideas.
How do you use "allegorical" in a sentence?
Example: "The novel is an allegorical tale about power and greed." In French, "allegorical" is allégorique.
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