English–French
“epic poem” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/epope/
Example
Nous avons étudié l'épopée en classe.
We studied the epic poem in class.
How to say “epic poem” in French
“Epic poem” in French is épopée.
A long-form account in which one hero or community becomes larger than life through successive trials and achievements.
Example sentences with épopée
On a parlé d'une épopée à la radio.
We talked about an epic poem on the radio.
Tips for using épopée
- Épopée has a literary, elevated register and can also describe a long, difficult undertaking in figurative use.