trope in French
trope in French is motif, trope, expression figurative — trope means a recurring device, theme or cliché in storytelling — the plucky orphan, the last-minute dash to the airport.
trope in French
motif
(art, literature) Something recurring across a genre or type of art or literature; a motif.
trope
(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning, such as a metaphor.
expression figurative
(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning, such as a metaphor.
What does "trope" mean?
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noun A recurring device, theme or cliché in storytelling — the plucky orphan, the last-minute dash to the airport.
"The film leans on every romantic-comedy trope going."
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noun A figure of speech in which words are used in a non-literal way, such as metaphor or irony.
"Irony is a trope, not a plot device."
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trope in a sentence
- The film leans on every romantic-comedy trope going.
- Irony is a trope, not a plot device.
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What is "trope" in French?
"trope" in French is motif, trope, expression figurative. trope means: A recurring device, theme or cliché in storytelling — the plucky orphan, the last-minute dash to the airport.
How do you use "trope" in a sentence?
Example: "The film leans on every romantic-comedy trope going." In French, "trope" is motif, trope, expression figurative.
Are there other ways to say "trope" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "trope": motif, trope, expression figurative.
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