melodrama

• Genre de pièce de théâtre ou de film caractérisé par des émotions exagérées, des rebondissements spectaculaires et une intrigue qui privilégie l'action et le suspense au détriment de la complexité psychologique des personnages.

A type of dramatic work, such as a play or film, characterized by exaggerated emotions, sensational plot twists, and an emphasis on action rather than complex character development.

1. Extravagant ComedyB2formalart

   A dramatic work, often a comedy, where the plot and action are emphasized more than the development of characters.

   Mélodrame comique

   • The play was a melodrama, full of twists and turns but with shallow characters.
   • Critics dismissed the film as a melodrama, prioritizing spectacle over substance.
   • The director's latest work is a melodrama that relies heavily on action sequences.

   Synonymesextravaganzafarce

2. Exaggerated Emotional DramaB2formalart

   A genre of drama characterized by exaggerated emotions, sensational plots, and stereotypical characters.

   Drame exagéré

   • The soap opera is a classic melodrama, with characters constantly in crisis.
   • Her life turned into a melodrama after the scandal broke.
   • The movie was a melodrama, but the audience loved the over-the-top performances.

   Synonymeshamsoap operatearjerkertheatricality