fiction in French
fiction in French is fiction, belles-lettres — fiction means writing about imaginary people and events, rather than real ones.
fiction in French
fiction
(literature) Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.
belles-lettres
(literature) Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.
What does "fiction" mean?
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noun Writing about imaginary people and events, rather than real ones.
"She writes historical fiction set in Victorian London."
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noun A statement or claim that is untrue, sometimes meant to mislead.
"His alibi turned out to be pure fiction."
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fiction in a sentence
- She writes historical fiction set in Victorian London.
- The novel blends fact and fiction so seamlessly it's hard to tell them apart.
- His alibi turned out to be pure fiction.
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What is "fiction" in French?
"fiction" in French is fiction, belles-lettres. fiction means: Writing about imaginary people and events, rather than real ones.
How do you use "fiction" in a sentence?
Example: "She writes historical fiction set in Victorian London." In French, "fiction" is fiction, belles-lettres.
Are there other ways to say "fiction" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "fiction": fiction, belles-lettres.
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