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belles-lettres

/ˌbɛl ˈlɛtrə/

/ˌbɛl ˈlɛtɚ/

Translations

belles-lettresnoun

/ˌbɛl ˈlɛtrə/

/ˌbɛl ˈlɛtɚ/

Plural-only noun, used in literary contexts; denotes literature regarded as an art form or works valued for style and aesthetic quality.

изящная словесностьКнижн.; историко-литературный термин для литературы как искусства.

His essays were admired as examples of belles-lettres.

Его эссе высоко ценились как образцы изящной словесности.

Additional translations

художественная литератураБолее общее современное соответствие; зависит от контекста.

Synonyms

literary art

creative writing

literary writing

fine literature

literary works

Antonyms

reference works

practical writing

scientific writing

informational writing

technical writing

belles-lettresnoun

Literature regarded as an art form, especially works valued for their style or aesthetic quality.

His essays were admired as examples of belles-lettres.