poem

• Œuvre littéraire en vers où l'expression des sentiments et des idées est renforcée par une attention particulière au vocabulaire, au rythme et à l'imagerie.

A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction, rhythm, and imagery.

1. Literary compositionA2formal

   A piece of writing that expresses emotions, ideas, or experiences in a rhythmic and often metaphorical style.

   poème

   • She wrote a beautiful poem about the ocean.
   • The teacher asked us to memorize a poem by Robert Frost.
   • He recited a poem at the wedding ceremony.

   Synonymescompositionlyricodepiecerhymesongsonnetverse

2. Short lyrical workA2formal

   A relatively short piece of writing in verse form, often with rhyme and meter.

   poème (court)

   • The anthology contains poems from various cultures.
   • Her favorite poem is 'The Road Not Taken'.
   • The poet published a collection of love poems.

   Synonymeslyricoderhymesonnetverse