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soliloquy

/səˈlɪləkwɪ/

Translations

soliloquynoun

soliloquies

/səˈlɪləkwɪ/

soliloqueDiscours tenu seul, surtout au théâtre, pour exprimer ses pensées à voix haute.

In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', the protagonist delivers a famous soliloquy beginning with 'To be, or not to be'.

Dans « Hamlet » de Shakespeare, le protagoniste prononce un célèbre soliloque qui commence par « Être ou ne pas être ».

Additional translations

monologueEmploi littéraire ou théâtral.

Synonyms

soliloquynoun

A speech in a play where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone on stage, revealing their inner feelings to the audience.

In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', the protagonist delivers a famous soliloquy beginning with 'To be, or not to be'.

The act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

The actor's soliloquy captivated the audience, providing deep insight into the character's mind.

A literary passage or poem presenting a speaker’s reflections as though spoken aloud, not necessarily intended for stage performance.

The poet’s dramatic soliloquy lays bare the turmoil of a divided soul.