prologue

• Nom désignant la partie introductive ou le début d'une œuvre littéraire, d'une pièce de théâtre ou d'un spectacle.

A noun referring to an introductory section or opening part of a literary work, play, or performance.

1. Introduction to a playB2formal

   A separate introductory section at the beginning of a play, often spoken by a character, that sets the scene or provides background.

   Prologue (de théâtre)

   • The prologue was delivered by a narrator in a long robe.
   • Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' begins with a famous prologue.
   • The actor stepped forward to recite the prologue before the curtain rose.

   Synonymesintroductionopeningpreambleprefaceprelude

   Antonymesepilogue

2. Introductory event or actionB2formal

   An event or action that serves as an introduction to something more important.

   Prologue

   • The small skirmish was a prologue to the larger war.
   • Her early experiments were a prologue to her groundbreaking discovery.
   • The opening ceremony was a prologue to the main competition.

   Synonymesintroductionlead-inpreambleprefacepreliminaryprelude

   Antonymesaftermathconclusionepiloguefinale