anecdote

• Récit court, souvent amusant ou intéressant, d'un fait réel ou d'une personne, généralement rapporté dans la conversation.

A short, often amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person, typically shared in conversation.

1. Short personal storyB2formal

   A short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person.

   anecdote (histoire personnelle courte)

   • He told an anecdote about his first day at work.
   • She shared a funny anecdote from her childhood.
   • The speaker began with a brief anecdote to engage the audience.

   Synonymesaccountnarrativereminiscencestorytaleyarn