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monologue

UK
/ˈmɒn.ə.lɒg/
US
/ˈmɑː.nə.lɔɡ/

Translations

monologuenoun
monologues
pl
UK
/ˈmɒn.ə.lɒg/
US
/ˈmɑː.nə.lɔɡ/
The actor delivered a powerful monologue that captivated the audience.
L'acteur a prononcé un monologue puissant qui a captivé le public.
monologueAu théâtre ou dans un spectacle, y compris un passage comique prononcé par un animateur ou un humoriste.
The late-night host opened the show with a sharp monologue.
L'animateur de fin de soirée a ouvert l'émission avec un monologue percutant.
monologueDiscours long et souvent fastidieux d’une seule personne dans une conversation.
He went on a monologue about his achievements, leaving little room for others to speak.
Il s’est lancé dans un monologue sur ses réussites, laissant peu de place aux autres pour parler.
Synonyms
speech
narration
talk
lecture
address
oration
discourse
soliloquy
monologueverb
monologued
Past Simple
monologued
Past Participle
monologuing
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɒn.ə.lɒɡ/
US
/ˈmɑː.nə.lɔːɡ/
Used in modern English to mean ‘to deliver a monologue’ or ‘to speak at length without interruption’.
monologuerVerbe peu fréquent, surtout dans un registre littéraire ou familier pour « parler sans laisser intervenir les autres ».
He began to monologue about his research for nearly an hour.
Il s’est mis à monologuer sur ses recherches pendant près d’une heure.
monologueadjective
more monologue
Comp.
most monologue
Super.
Attributive use (noun modifier) treated as adjective: ‘monologue performance’, ‘monologue format’.
monologiqueSurtout en contexte littéraire, théâtral ou linguistique.
The actress gave a riveting performance in the play’s monologue section.
L’actrice a offert une prestation captivante dans la séquence monologique de la pièce.

Definitions

monologuenoun
A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.
The actor delivered a powerful monologue that captivated the audience.
A long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation.
He went on a monologue about his achievements, leaving little room for others to speak.
A comedic routine or opening segment of jokes delivered by a host or comedian.
The late-night host opened the show with a sharp monologue.
monologueverb
To deliver a monologue; to speak at length without allowing others to participate.
He began to monologue about his research for nearly an hour.
monologueadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a monologue; consisting of a long single speech.
The actress gave a riveting performance in the play’s monologue section.
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