dramatise

• Verbe signifiant adapter une histoire ou un événement sous une forme dramatique, comme une pièce de théâtre ou un film, ou exagérer une situation pour produire un effet.

A verb meaning to adapt a story or event into a dramatic form, such as a play or film, or to exaggerate a situation for effect.

1. Adapt for performanceB2formal

   To adapt a story, event, or text into a dramatic form suitable for theater, film, or television.

   Adapter pour la scène ou l'écran

   • The novel was dramatised for a television series.
   • She dramatised the historical event for the stage.
   • The playwright dramatised the folk tale for a school play.

   Synonymesadaptpresentput onstage

2. Exaggerate or overstateB2informal

   To present something in an exaggerated or overly emotional way, making it seem more exciting or important than it is.

   dramatiser

   • He tends to dramatise minor problems into major crises.
   • She dramatised her story to make it more interesting.
   • Don't dramatise the situation; it's not that serious.

   Synonymesamplifyembellishexaggeratehyperbolizeinflateoverdooveremphasizeoverplayoverstate

   Antonymesde-emphasizedownplayminimizeunderstate

3. Add dramatic detailsB2informal

   To embellish a story or account with vivid or exciting details to capture attention.

   Embellir un récit

   • The reporter dramatised the event to boost ratings.
   • He dramatised his travel adventures with colorful descriptions.
   • She dramatised the simple anecdote for the audience.

   Synonymesamplifycolorelaborateembellishembroiderexaggeratehyperbolizeinflateoverstate

   Antonymesdownplayminimizeunderstate