French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
littéraire
Pronunciation
IPA/liteʁɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectiveliterary
Example
Son roman a un style littéraire.
His novel has a literary style.
More examples
Le prix littéraire a été décerné hier.
The literary prize was awarded yesterday.
Core concept
Writing shaped as a crafted literary work, with form and expressive technique clearly in view.
Common phrases
prix littéraire
literary prize
style littéraire
literary style
œuvre littéraire
literary work
Similar words
poétique: Expressive through vivid images and pleasing sounds, with a poetic emotional quality.
artistique: Notable for its aesthetic appeal, creative design, and sensory effect.
formel: Conforming to established forms and rules, creating a serious, rigid impression.
Definition in French
Qui appartient au domaine de la littérature ou qui a le caractère d'une œuvre littéraire, notamment par le soin porté à la forme et aux procédés d'expression.
Word origin
Littéraire derives from Latin litterarius, formed from littera, 'letter', and became the French adjective related to littérature.
Usage tips
- Used as a noun, un littéraire or une littéraire can mean a person devoted to literature, not simply a literary text.
Other meanings
- man of lettersnoun
Opposites
- populairepopularadjective