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metred

/ˈmɛtəd/

/ˈmɛtərd/

Translations

metredadjective

more metred

Comp.

most metred

Super.

/ˈmɛtəd/

/ˈmɛtərd/

métréPoésie, musique ; se dit d’un rythme ou d’une mesure régulière.

The poem was beautifully metred, with each line following a precise rhythmic pattern.

Le poème était magnifiquement métré, chaque vers suivant un schéma rythmique précis.

Synonyms

metredpast participle

/ˈmiːtəd/

/ˈmitɚd/

Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb ‘metre’, describing something arranged in metrical rhythm.

métréPoésie ; indique qu’un texte a été organisé selon une mesure régulière.

The carefully metred verses exemplified classical poetic form.

Les vers soigneusement métrés illustraient la forme poétique classique.

Synonyms

metreverb

metred

Past Simple

metred

Past Simple

metred

Past Participle

metring

Gerund

Rare, chiefly literary: to arrange text according to metrical form.

versifierLangage littéraire.

The lyricist metred the verses to match the tune.

Le parolier a versifié les vers pour les adapter à la mélodie.

Synonyms

Definitions

metredadjective

Having a specific rhythm or measure, especially in poetry or music.

The poem was beautifully metred, with each line following a precise rhythmic pattern.

metredpast participle

Arranged or provided with a specific meter or rhythmic measure.

The carefully metred verses exemplified classical poetic form.

metreverb

To arrange (words or lines) in a particular metrical pattern.

The lyricist metred the verses to match the tune.