trope

• Emploi d'un mot ou d'une expression dans un sens figuré ou métaphorique, souvent utilisé comme procédé littéraire ou rhétorique.

A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression, often used as a literary or rhetorical device.

1. Figurative languageC1formal

   A word or phrase used in a nonliteral sense, such as a metaphor or simile, to create a particular effect.

   trope

   • The author uses the trope of light and darkness to symbolize good and evil.
   • 'The world is a stage' is a well-known trope.
   • Poets often rely on tropes to convey complex emotions.

   Synonymesconceitfigure of speechimagerhetorical deviceturn of phrase

2. Common theme or deviceB2formal

   A recurring theme, motif, or cliché in art, literature, or media.

   Trope (motif récurrent)

   • The 'chosen one' is a common trope in fantasy novels.
   • Horror movies often use the trope of the haunted house.
   • The film subverts the typical romantic comedy trope.

   Synonymescommonplaceconventiondeviceformulamotifpatternstereotypetheme