idyll

• Nom désignant une scène ou une expérience charmante, paisible ou pittoresque, souvent associée à la vie rurale ou pastorale. Il peut aussi désigner un court poème ou une œuvre musicale évoquant une telle atmosphère.

A noun referring to a charming, peaceful, or picturesque scene or experience, often associated with rural or pastoral life. It can also denote a short poem or musical composition that evokes such a setting.

1. Pastoral or romantic sceneC1formalart

   An episode or experience of such pastoral or romantic charm that it could be the subject of a poetic idyll.

   Scène ou moment pastoral ou romantique

   • Their summer in the countryside was a perfect idyll.
   • The painting captured a peaceful idyll of shepherds and sheep.
   • The couple's life together seemed like a modern idyll.

2. C1formalart

   A musical composition that evokes rural life or pastoral scenes.

   Idylle (composition musicale)

   • The composer's new symphony includes a beautiful idyll for strings.
   • The orchestra performed a pastoral idyll that reminded listeners of rolling hills.
   • This idyll by Sibelius captures the tranquility of the Finnish landscape.

   Synonymespastoralpastorale

3. C1formalart

   A short poem describing rural or pastoral life, often idealized.

   Idylle (poème)

   • The poet wrote an idyll about shepherds and their flocks.
   • This collection includes several idylls celebrating the beauty of nature.
   • His idyll depicts a simple, harmonious life in the countryside.

   Synonymesbucolicecloguepastoral