ballad

• Ballade, poème ou chanson narratif(ve), souvent d'origine populaire, qui raconte une histoire, généralement d'amour, d'aventure ou d'événements historiques.

A noun referring to a narrative poem or song, often of folk origin, that tells a story, typically about love, adventure, or historical events.

1. Narrative poem or songB2formalart

   A poem or song that tells a story, often about love, tragedy, or heroic deeds.

   Ballade narrative

   • The poet recited a ballad about a lost love.
   • She sang a traditional Scottish ballad at the festival.
   • The ballad told the story of a brave knight.

   Synonymesdittylaypoemsong

2. Slow romantic songB1informalart

   A slow, sentimental song, often about love or heartbreak.

   Ballade sentimentale

   • The band played a beautiful ballad at the wedding.
   • His latest hit is a power ballad about heartbreak.
   • She loves listening to slow ballads on rainy days.

   Synonymeslove songserenadetorch song