verse

• Nom désignant une ligne de texte métrique, un poème ou une œuvre littéraire écrite en vers, ou encore une strophe ou un passage de la Bible.

A noun referring to a line of metrical text, a piece of poetry, or literature written in metrical form.

1. Metrical literatureB2formalart

   Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme scheme; poetry as a form of literature.

   Vers (littérature)

   • She writes in free verse, without a strict rhyme scheme.
   • The anthology contains verse from the 18th century.
   • He prefers reading prose over verse.

   Synonymespoesypoetryrhymeversification

2. A single poemB1formalart

   A composition written in metrical lines forming a poem.

   poème

   • He recited a verse from his favorite poet.
   • The book is a collection of short verses.
   • She wrote a verse about the beauty of autumn.

   Synonymescompositionlyricodepiecepoemrhymesonnet

3. Line of poetryB1formalart

   A single line of metrical writing, often forming part of a stanza.

   Vers isolé

   • The second verse of the poem is particularly moving.
   • Each verse in the sonnet has ten syllables.
   • He memorized every verse of the epic.

   Synonymesline

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de composer ou d'écrire des vers, ou pour désigner le fait d'acquérir des compétences ou des connaissances dans un domaine particulier par l'étude ou la pratique.

A verb used to indicate the act of composing or writing poetry, or to become skilled or knowledgeable in a particular subject through study or practice.

1. Compose or write in verseB2formal

   To express something in the form of poetry or metrical lines.

   Composer en vers

   • The poet versed his emotions in a beautiful sonnet.
   • She versed the story of her travels in rhyming couplets.
   • He spent hours versing his thoughts on the beauty of nature.

   Synonymesrhymesingversify

2. Familiarize through study or experienceC1formal

   To become thoroughly knowledgeable or skilled in a subject through study or practice.

   se perfectionner dans

   • She versed herself in the history of the Renaissance.
   • He is well versed in the art of negotiation.
   • They versed themselves in the local customs before traveling.

   Synonymesacquaintcoacheducatefamiliarizegroundinstructprepareprimeschoolteachtraintutor