chanson de geste

English

Etymology

From French chanson de geste.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌʃɒ̃sɒ̃ də ˈʒɛst/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ʃɑnˌsɑn də ˈʒɛst/

Noun

chanson de geste (plural chansons de geste)

  1. A type of epic medieval French poem, having a characteristic verse form and typically featuring historical characters. [from 19th c.]

French

Etymology

Literally, “song of deeds, exploits”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃ d(ə) ʒɛst/

Noun

chanson de geste f (plural chansons de geste)

  1. (poetry) chanson de geste

Descendants

  • → English: chanson de geste
  • → Italian: canzone di gesta (calque)
  • → Portuguese: canção de gesta (calque)
  • → Spanish: cantar de gesta (calque)
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