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La Métaphore
A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn''t literally true. It is a key tool in literary analysis.
Examples in context
Le poète utilise une métaphore très originale.
The poet uses a very original metaphor.
Cette métaphore illustre parfaitement le sentiment de tristesse.
This metaphor perfectly illustrates the feeling of sadness.
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