story

• Nom désignant un récit, réel ou imaginaire, d'événements, souvent destiné à divertir ou à instruire ; peut aussi désigner un compte rendu, une intrigue ou une histoire au sens large.

A noun referring to a narrative, account, or tale of real or imaginary events, often intended for entertainment or instruction.

1. Narrative or taleA1formal

   An account of imaginary or real events told for entertainment or information.

   Récit ou histoire

   • She told her children a bedtime story.
   • The book contains a collection of short stories.
   • He shared an interesting story about his travels.

   Synonymesaccountanecdotefablelegendmythnarrativerecitalsagataleyarn

2. News reportA2formal

   An article or report about an event in a newspaper, magazine, or broadcast.

   article de presse

   • The front page story covered the election results.
   • The journalist wrote a story about the local charity.
   • The news story was broadcast on television last night.

   Synonymesaccountarticledispatchexclusivefeatureitempiecereportscoopwrite up

3. A2informal

   A particular account or version of events, often personal.

   Version, récit

   • Everyone has their own story about what happened.
   • She told me her side of the story.
   • His story didn't match the evidence.

   Synonymesaccountdescriptionnarrativerecitalrenditionreporttaleversion

4. Level of a buildingB1formalbritish

   A floor or level in a building (alternative spelling of 'storey').

   Étage

   • The building has five stories.
   • They live on the third story of the apartment block.
   • The top story offers a great view of the city.

   Synonymesfloorlevelstoreytier