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folklore

/ˈfəʊk.lɔː/

/ˈfoʊk.lɔr/

folklorenoun

Translations

folkloreEnsemble des traditions populaires d’une culture.

The folklore of the region includes tales of mythical creatures and ancient heroes.

Le folklore de la région comprend des récits de créatures mythiques et de héros anciens.

folkloreCroyances ou récits populaires associés à un lieu, un groupe ou une activité.

The folklore surrounding the old castle includes stories of ghosts and hidden treasures.

Le folklore entourant le vieux château comprend des histoires de fantômes et de trésors cachés.

Additional translations

folkloristiqueTerme de spécialité pour la discipline scientifique.

Definitions

The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a culture, passed through generations by word of mouth.

The folklore of the region includes tales of mythical creatures and ancient heroes.

A body of popular myths or beliefs relating to a particular place, activity, or group of people.

The folklore surrounding the old castle includes stories of ghosts and hidden treasures.

The academic discipline concerned with the study and documentation of traditional beliefs, customs, and narratives.

She earned a doctorate in folklore and ethnology.

Synonyms

folkloreadjective

/ˈfəʊk.lɔː/

/ˈfoʊk.lɔr/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to traditional beliefs, stories, etc.; generally non-gradable.

Translations

folklorique

The museum houses a vast collection of folklore artifacts.

Le musée abrite une vaste collection d’objets folkloriques.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of traditional stories, customs, or culture.

The museum houses a vast collection of folklore artifacts.

Synonyms