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denouement

/deɪˈnuː.mɒ̃/

/deɪˈnuː.mɑ̃/

Translations

denouementnoun

denouements

/deɪˈnuː.mɒ̃/

/deɪˈnuː.mɑ̃/

dénouementLittéraire; fin d’une intrigue, d’un récit ou d’une pièce.

The denouement of the mystery novel revealed the true identity of the murderer.

Le dénouement du roman policier a révélé la véritable identité du meurtrier.

Additional translations

aboutissementRésultat final d’une suite d’événements; nuance plus générale que dénouement.

Synonyms

denouementadjective

/deɪˈnuːmɒ̃/

/deɪˈnuːmɑːn/

Used attributively (e.g., "the denouement scene").

finalEmploi rare; se rapporte au moment de clôture ou de résolution d’un récit.

The film's denouement scene provided a satisfying closure for the audience.

La scène finale du film a offert une conclusion satisfaisante au public.

denouementnoun

The final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

The denouement of the mystery novel revealed the true identity of the murderer.

The outcome or resolution of a complex sequence of events.

The denouement of the political scandal resulted in several high-profile resignations.

denouementadjective

Relating to or characteristic of the final resolution of a narrative or sequence of events.

The film's denouement scene provided a satisfying closure for the audience.