figure of speech in French
figure of speech in French is figure de style, figure de rhétorique.
figure of speech in French
figure de style
(rhetoric, stylistic) A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.
figure de rhétorique
(rhetoric, stylistic) A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.
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What is "figure of speech" in French?
"figure of speech" in French is figure de style, figure de rhétorique.
Are there other ways to say "figure of speech" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "figure of speech": figure de style, figure de rhétorique.
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