tale

UK
/teɪl/
US
/teɪl/

Translations

talenoun
tales
pl
UK
/teɪl/
US
/teɪl/
The tale of King Arthur is well-known.
Легенда о короле Артуре хорошо известна.
He told a fascinating tale about his travels.
Он рассказал увлекательный рассказ о своих путешествиях.
The children listened to a bedtime tale.
Дети слушали сказку на ночь.
Additional translations

Definitions

talenoun
A narrative or story, especially one that is imaginative or fictitious.
The children gathered around the campfire to listen to the old man's tale of adventure and mystery.
A report or account of an event or series of events, often with embellishments.
She recounted the tale of her travels through Europe with great enthusiasm.
A malicious or false story, often spread as gossip.
He was upset when he heard the tale being spread about him at work.
A total number or amount; a tally (archaic or literary).
By nightfall the tale of harvested apples had reached three hundred baskets.