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belles-lettres in German

belles-lettres in German is Belles Lettres, Belletristik, schöne Literatur.

belles-lettres in German

Belles Lettres

noun

(archaic) Literature, particularly light compositions valued for their aesthetic properties.

Belletristik

noun

(archaic) Literature, particularly light compositions valued for their aesthetic properties.

schöne Literatur

noun

(archaic) Literature, particularly light compositions valued for their aesthetic properties.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "belles-lettres" in German?

"belles-lettres" in German is Belles Lettres, Belletristik, schöne Literatur.

Are there other ways to say "belles-lettres" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "belles-lettres": Belles Lettres, Belletristik, schöne Literatur.

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