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quatrain

/ˈkwɒtreɪn/

/ˈkwɔːtreɪn/

Translations

quatrainnoun

quatrains

/ˈkwɒtreɪn/

/ˈkwɔːtreɪn/

Each sonnet by Shakespeare opens with a quatrain that sets up the theme.

Chaque sonnet de Shakespeare s’ouvre sur un quatrain qui introduit le thème.

Synonyms

quatrainadjective

/ˈkwɒtreɪn/

/ˈkwɑːtreɪn/

Used attributively to describe something composed of or relating to a quatrain.

Additional translations

en quatrainEmploi adjectival: se dit d’une structure ou d’une composition en quatrains.

quatrainnoun

A stanza or short poem of exactly four lines, especially one employing an alternate rhyme scheme (abab).

Each sonnet by Shakespeare opens with a quatrain that sets up the theme.

quatrainadjective

Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of a quatrain.

The poet chose a quatrain structure for the opening section.