English–French

“novel” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁomɑ̃/

Example

Ce roman est très populaire en France.

This novel is very popular in France.

Illustration for roman (novel)

How to say “novel” in French

“Novel” in French is roman.

A book-length fictional world built around characters and an unfolding plot.

Full entry for roman: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with roman

Elle a acheté un roman d'amour hier.

She bought a romance novel yesterday.

Tips for using roman

  • Roman often combines with genre labels such as roman policier, while a shorter fictional story is commonly called a nouvelle.

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