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epigram in French

epigram in French is épigramme — epigram means a short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.

epigram in French

épigramme
noun

What does "epigram" mean?

  1. noun A short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.
    "Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams."
  2. noun A short poem that ends with a witty or pointed thought.
    "The poet closed the collection with a two-line epigram."
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epigram in a sentence

  • Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
  • The comedian's set was full of clever epigrams.
  • The poet closed the collection with a two-line epigram.
  • Ancient writers often composed epigrams to mock public figures.

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What is "epigram" in French?
"epigram" in French is épigramme. epigram means: A short, cleverly worded remark that makes a witty or memorable point.
How do you use "epigram" in a sentence?
Example: "Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams." In French, "epigram" is épigramme.
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