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poète

poet

noun poh-ET Less Common
Arts & Culture Literature

Origin: Greek poietes via Latin poeta

Usage Note

Poète is traditionally masculine; the feminine form poétesse exists but is rarely used today — many women poets prefer poète. The adjective poétique means poetic, and poésie is the noun for poetry. Un poète maudit refers to the Romantic archetype of the cursed, misunderstood poet.

Examples

"Ce poète a écrit des vers magnifiques."

Natural Translation

This poet wrote magnificent verses.

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