theme

• Nom désignant le sujet central, l'objet ou l'idée récurrente dans une œuvre littéraire, une discussion, une œuvre d'art ou un événement.

A noun referring to a central topic, subject, or recurring idea in a piece of writing, discussion, work of art, or event.

1. Main subject or topicB1formal

   The central idea or subject of a discussion, piece of writing, or work of art.

   Sujet principal ou thème

   • The theme of the novel is love and loss.
   • The conference theme focused on sustainability.
   • The teacher asked us to identify the theme of the poem.

   Synonymesconcernissuematterpointsubjectsubject matterthesistopic

2. Recurring motifB2formal

   A repeated idea, pattern, or image that appears throughout a work.

   Motif récurrent

   • The theme of betrayal runs through the entire play.
   • The film uses the theme of water to symbolize rebirth.
   • The composer developed a musical theme that appears in each movement.

   Synonymesconceptidealeitmotifmotifmotivethreadtrope

3. Design or styleA2informal

   A specific visual style or design concept used for decoration or branding.

   Thème (style graphique)

   • The party had a tropical theme with palm leaves and flowers.
   • I chose a dark theme for my phone's interface.
   • The restaurant's theme is based on 1920s Paris.

   Synonymesconceptdecordesignlookmotifstyle

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'attribuer un thème ou un sujet déterminé à quelque chose, ou de développer quelque chose autour d'une idée centrale.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a particular subject or topic to something, or designing something around a central idea.

1. Design with a specific subjectB2formal

   To give a particular subject or style to something, such as a party, event, or room.

   Thématiser

   • They themed the wedding around a vintage 1920s style.
   • The restaurant is themed like a tropical island.
   • The party was themed with superhero decorations.

   Synonymesstyle

2. Organize around a central ideaB2formal

   To structure or arrange something around a unifying concept or topic.

   Organiser autour d'une idée centrale

   • The conference was themed around sustainability and innovation.
   • The museum exhibition is themed to explore the history of space travel.
   • The entire semester was themed on the concept of identity.

   Synonymesbasecenterfocusframestructure