memoir

UK
/ˈmɛm.wɑː/
US
/ˈmɛm.wɑr/

Translations

memoirnoun
memoirs
pl
UK
/ˈmɛm.wɑː/
US
/ˈmɛm.wɑr/
mémoireSens académique.
The scientist's memoir on climate change was well-received by the academic community.
Le mémoire du scientifique sur le changement climatique a été bien accueilli par la communauté universitaire.
mémoiresAu sens autobiographique, le mot s’emploie le plus souvent au pluriel en français.
In her latest memoir, the actress recounts her early struggles in Hollywood.
Dans ses derniers mémoires, l’actrice raconte ses débuts difficiles à Hollywood.
memoiradjective
UK
/ˈmem.wɑː/
US
/ˈmem.wɑr/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to memoirs.
Additional translations
biographiqueSe dit surtout dans des contextes comme l’écriture de mémoires.
memoirsnoun

memoir

memoirs
pl
UK
/ˈmɛm.wɑːrz/
US
/ˈmɛm.wɑrz/
mémoiresAu sens d’écrits autobiographiques ou de récit personnel d’événements vécus.
She spent years writing her memoirs, detailing her experiences during the war.
Elle a passé des années à écrire ses mémoires, en détaillant ses expériences pendant la guerre.
Additional translations
mémoiresAu sens de récit historique ou biographique fondé sur des souvenirs ou des sources personnelles.
Synonyms

Definitions

memoirnoun
A narrative of the author's own personal experiences or observations, often autobiographical in nature.
In her latest memoir, the actress recounts her early struggles in Hollywood.
An essay on a learned subject.
The scientist's memoir on climate change was well-received by the academic community.
memoiradjective
Relating to or characteristic of memoirs.
He teaches a popular memoir writing course.
memoirsnoun
A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.
The author's memoirs provided a fascinating insight into the political events of the 20th century.
An autobiography or a written account of one's memory of certain events or people.
She spent years writing her memoirs, detailing her experiences during the war.