How is the word métaphore translated from French to English

Figure qui décrit une chose comme une autre pour marquer une ressemblance.

Describing something as another thing to show similarity.

noun
English translation
metaphor

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  • « Le temps, c'est de l'argent » est une métaphore courante. Time is money is a common metaphor.

  • Il a expliqué la métaphore centrale du poème. He explained the poem's central metaphor.

  • Est-ce une métaphore ou dois-je le prendre au pied de la lettre ? Is that a metaphor or should I take it literally?

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FAQ about “métaphore”

How is “métaphore” translated from French?
“métaphore” translates into English as “metaphor”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “métaphore” mean?
Meaning of “métaphore”: Figure qui décrit une chose comme une autre pour marquer une ressemblance. In English — “metaphor”.
What part of speech is “métaphore”?
“métaphore” is a noun.
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