literature

UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.tʃər/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.tʃɚ/

Translations

literaturenoun
literatures
pl
littératureEmployé pour désigner des écrits savants ou spécialisés sur un sujet donné.
The medical literature offers several explanations for the disorder.
La littérature médicale offre plusieurs explications à ce trouble.
littératureDans le sens de discipline universitaire ou d’étude des œuvres écrites.
She decided to major in English literature at university.
Elle a décidé de se spécialiser en littérature anglaise à l’université.
She has a deep appreciation for classic literature, including the works of Shakespeare and Dickens.
Elle apprécie profondément la littérature classique, notamment les œuvres de Shakespeare et de Dickens.
littératureEnsemble des œuvres écrites d’une langue, d’une époque ou d’une culture.
The literature of the Renaissance period is rich with exploration and innovation.
La littérature de la Renaissance est riche en exploration et en innovation.
Additional translations
littératuresAu pluriel, pour parler de plusieurs traditions littéraires ou ensembles de textes.
documentationSens commercial ou informatif : brochures, prospectus, documents promotionnels.
literatureadjective
UK
/ˈlɪt.ər.ə.tʃər/
US
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.tʃɚ/
Often used attributively before another noun to denote relation to literary studies or written material (e.g., "literature department", "literature review").
The university is renowned for its literature faculty.
L’université est réputée pour sa faculté littéraire.

Definitions

literaturenoun
Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.
She has a deep appreciation for classic literature, including the works of Shakespeare and Dickens.
The body of written works of a language, period, or culture.
The literature of the Renaissance period is rich with exploration and innovation.
Printed material such as brochures or leaflets that provide information or promote something.
The company distributed literature about their new product line at the trade show.
The academic study of written works, especially those of a particular genre or period.
She decided to major in English literature at university.
Scholarly or academic writings on a particular subject, forming a body of research.
The medical literature offers several explanations for the disorder.
literatureadjective
Relating to the study, creation, or appreciation of written works.
The university is renowned for its literature faculty.